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Exclusive details on Chicago’s bid for 2024 Democratic convention: Bid due May 27

The Sun-Times interviewed Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who have been working on Chicago’s bid for months.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2022

Downtown shootings continue spike with 64% jump in 2022

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday said she’s “not happy about this weekend” after a spate of shootings in the area, noting that city officials need to “step up our efforts downtown.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2022

Sounds of celebration in Lincolnwood as Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month observed by fasting from sunrise to sundown.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2022

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Lightfoot hints strongly at ignoring expected recommendation to permanently sideline Columbus statues

“I’ve been very clear. I do not believe in erasing history. I think you’ve got to put it in a proper context. I think you’ve got to honor the entirety of that history,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

Police must crack down on Lower Wacker drag racing, City Council member warns: ‘Somebody is going to get killed’

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) issued the warning after dozens of spectators, surrounded by a flaming ring of gasoline, jumped through the fire moments before a driver did donut stunts around the flames.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

Wilson wants CTA to bring back conductors and its police unit to stop ‘crisis’ of mass transit crime

“If she has 71 security officers around her house, why can’t she protect the citizens that get robbed and things of that nature on the CTA?” asked mayoral candidate Willie Wilson, who rode the Red Line downtown from 95th Street Monday morning.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

MLB Draft might provide enticing option for multisport Brother Rice star Jack Lausch

Besides being the brightest star on a team with serious Class 4A state title aspirations, he also is one of Illinois’ top prospects for the MLB Draft.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

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The brothers whose mural spoke to a community — and will again

In 2008, twins Alan and Aaron Hicks refurbished a painting at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. When the church caught fire April 15, the brothers decided they would create a new, better mural in a new facility.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

Hundreds join May Day rally at Union Park: ‘If we work in this country, we should have justice’

Union members, socialists, communists and activists came together in a show of solidarity, pushing for higher wages, immigrant and abortion rights and racial harmony.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

Critics want Mayor Lightfoot gone, but you can’t beat somebody with nobody

Time is running out; the 2023 mayoral election is less than 10 months away. The established and prominent figures who can attract endorsements and cash from business, politics and labor are not interested, so far.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

It’s time we talked about Candace Parker’s legacy

As Parker enters what could be her last WNBA season, her impact on the Sky, the league and the game can’t be denied.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

A year after his death, Helmut Jahn’s firm looks forward with new projects and a rebranded name: JAHN/

“This Jahn slash is the opening of what comes next. Trying to convey the optimism of what the future holds.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

Woman fatally shot after argument in Rosemoor

The woman, 28, was arguing with a male in the 500 block of East 106th Street about 10:45 p.m. when she was shot in the left side of the chest, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Judge says no to resentencing teen killer David Biro in death of couple’s unborn child

Judge Mary Brosnahan denied Biro’s latest petition Friday in his post-conviction attempts to be resentenced for the 1990 murders of Nancy and Richard Langert and the death of their unborn child.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Cook, Lake counties join DuPage at medium COVID risk level set by CDC

Suburban Cook County’s case rate has jumped to 210 per 100,000 residents over the last week, meaning masks are advised indoors for the immunocompromised and people 50 or older.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Will House Speaker Welch invest in all Dem incumbents or just those doing the work?

I’ve been hearing two very different things: that Chris Welch will make sure members win their primaries and generals no matter what effort they put into their own campaigns, and Welch will not help those who don’t or won’t help themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Trump’s Operation Legend’s legacy: 2 years later, Chicago gun defendants getting stiff sentences

In cases the Sun-Times reviewed from the 2020 federal crackdown, the average sentence of nearly four years was far higher than typically seen in Cook County’s courts.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Kaegi hits Trump Tower with big tax increase a year after slashing its taxes

The Cook County assessor says the value of the downtown skyscraper’s mostly vacant retail space is 68% higher than it was last year — when he lowered its value by 37%.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

‘Shining Girls’ works as both mind-bending thriller and accurate flashback to ’90s Chicago

Apple TV+ series gets the details right while telling an elegantly constructed, hauntingly memorable story of murders spanning decades.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Family of cyclist killed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive calls for safety improvements: ‘This cannot keep happening’

Gerardo Marciales, 41, was fatally struck Feb. 28 near Grant Park. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was cited for disobeying lane markings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Health, housing and hope: Owner of new South Loop smoothie shop offers jobs for people experiencing homelessness

After providing temporary shelter in hotel rooms for homeless people during Chicago’s polar vortex in 2019, entrepreneur Candice Payne wondered, “What can I do permanently?”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

Aide to Ald. Gardiner tried to sell machine gun while on city time, authorities say — but he claims it was an antique that didn’t work

“Seeking to illegally sell a dangerous firearm ... on government time using government property demonstrates a shocking disregard for the people,” Attorney General Kwame Raoul said of Charles Sikanich’s alleged actions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

Highest COVID-19 case count for Illinois in two months

The state public health department has noted that severe cases ending in hospitalization or death have remained very low — though hospital figures are now on the rise.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

Quigley joins Duncan in taking a pass on mayor’s race: What’s it mean?

“It helps the player to be named later,” said Peter Giangreco, a political strategist whose client, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, joined former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in passing up a run against Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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