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Fire reported in Lincoln Square after string of North Side suspected arsons targeting Halloween decorations

Several fires in Lincoln Square and North Center have been reported in recent weeks, with at least two classified as arson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Chicago police officers with ties to extremist Oath Keepers stay on the force. Some have troubling records.

An investigation by WBEZ, Chicago Sun-Times and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project found allegations of excessive force, improper searches and racist comments on the job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

No. 2 Loyola snaps top-ranked Mount Carmel’s 22-game winning streak

The Ramblers stuffed a potential game-tying two-point conversion in the final minutes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

Beautiful Lives Project teams up with UIC women’s basketball for Court of Dreams event

Bryce Weiler co-founded the Beautiful Lives Project in 2017 with the goal of providing adults and children with disabilities across the country an opportunity to experience sports, art and wellness.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

Picture Chicago: 25 must-see photos from the week in news

Chicago communities mourn and rally after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Bears fans remember Dick Butkus and more in our best photos from the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Manifestantes atacan a la concejal Julia Ramírez debido a los campamentos planeados para migrantes

Docenas de manifestantes rodearon a la funcionaria cerca de donde la Municipalidad ha propuesto instalar campamentos de invierno para los migrantes recién llegados.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Migrant tent protest leader condemns attack against alderperson in Brighton Park as demonstrations go on

The protest, which entered its second day Friday outside the proposed migrant camp site, is the latest development in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to address the influx of South American asylum-seekers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Bears safety Eddie Jackson out vs. Raiders; Jaquan Brisker questionable

Jackson started last week against the Vikings after missing three games with a foot injury, but he played only 14 snaps after it “flared up” on him. Brisker injured his groin in practice Friday. But RT Darnell Wright is expected to play despite a shoulder injury.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Martin Castillo had a mural painted on his house near Midway Airport to reflect his heritage

The Southwest Side home has scenes symbolizing life in the United States and Mexico, where he was born.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Unions push to represent more workers, but organized labor’s share of jobs is declining

Organizing and mobilizing have gone on throughout the Chicago area with nurses and other health care employees, graduate teaching assistants, cannabis store crews, baristas and retail associates.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023