Venezuelan migrants cheer Biden’s move to speed up permits so they can work The recent announcement around status for Venezuelans in Chicago is a step forward but legal hurdles remain. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023
Rising Lincoln Park beats Senn to remain unbeaten The Lions stayed perfect and became IHSA playoff-eligible by shutting out Senn 28-0 Saturday at Winnemac Stadium. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
Chicago Live! brings ‘best and brightest’ artists from across the cultural spectrum to the lakefront “We can display not only our skills but also what our cultures have to offer,” said Janet Santoyo, a performer with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
At the White House, Cook County Board President Preckwinkle, Mayor Johnson talk about City Hall thaw “I’ve been in this job for 13 years, and this is the first time that I’ve had someone who’s been willing to work with me” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, referring to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
Bears S Eddie Jackson (foot) doesn’t travel, ruled out vs. Chiefs The Bears are now down two of their top five defensive backs against the Chiefs and reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
He was blinded by a bullet. It didn’t stop him from coaching peewee football Losing his eyesight was one of a long list of losses for Coach Bell, a mentor for Chicago youth dealing with their own set of tragedies and triumphs. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
Chicago mayor, Cook County Board president at White House for Biden’s gun safety office launch Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., attended Friday’s kick-off ceremony. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
Rupert Murdoch’s brief cloud over Chicago newspaper world led to one ray of sunshine — Sneedless to say It’s still a calumny Murdoch continues to poison the nation’s inkwell with fake Fox news; but I am ever so grateful for the day he was forced out the door of the Sun-Times, thus enabling this journalist to witness the golden age of Chicago’s two great American newspapers. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
National Association of Realtors taps Maggie Hickey to craft sexual harassment policies The Chicago-based group announced other internal measures in response to charges that it has done little to stop abusive behavior by officers or vendors. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
New Union Station entrance opens on Clinton Street Amtrak plans to open a food court near the new entrance. The food hall project was delayed by COVID-19. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
Shoe leather is the soul of good journalism, and famed Sun-Times Editor Jim Hoge knew it Thousands of journalists are following in Jim Hoge’s footsteps, and the state of the world depends on their investigative work, a board member from the International Center for Journalists writes. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
Picture Chicago: 30 Sun-Times photos from this week in news A star-studded Riot Fest gets rained on, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords visits a Chicago training seminar for gun violence survivors, and hundreds flood the Loop to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
Bridgeport bank failure fallout sees owner of home where bank CEO died found guilty of embezzling $6 million Marek Matczuk, who said he did odd jobs for Washington Federal Bank for Savings and its employees, was given the money on orders of the late bank chief John F. Gembara. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
Destinos brings 17 Latino theater productions to stages across Chicago The yearly theater festival will bring local and international productions to nearly a dozen venues across the city. Here are some highlights. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023 Botched 1988 Chicago bank robbery scheme inspires a movie, ‘HEIST 88’ Showtime film draws from the audacious plotting of Armand Moore, a man who used his skills ‘not as a genius but stupidly,’ a judge said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023 Ex-South Sider BriElle Munizzi’s tattoo pays tribute to her family’s Sunday ritual: reading the Sun-Times The former Garfield Ridge resident says reading the paper was a Sunday morning ritual for her family. After moving away, she decided a tattoo would help remind her of that.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023 Learning to play the violin isn’t easy as an adult when your 11-year-old kid is your teacher I’m aiming one day to be able to play a duet with my son Lucca. He’s OK with that — “if you don’t completely mess it up. Also, learn to play so your music doesn’t sound like a cow with a sore throat.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023 Vacant South Loop stores becoming a restaurant and coffee shop thanks to entrepreneurs Sip & Savor coffee shop and Southern Chicago restaurant are moving into an area that’s seen major chains move or pull back from the busy Roosevelt Road corridor.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023 Pritzker’s signature climate law has seen slow progress on clean energy, green jobs promises The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, signed by the governor, set a timeline for phasing out fossil-fuel energy sources by 2050.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023 Gerald Arpino centennial celebration showcases legacy of Joffrey Ballet’s visionary co-founder, choreographer Seven major dance companies will be in town this weekend for two Arpino Centennial programs containing nine of his best-known works, including some that have not been presented anywhere for more than decade.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023 Acorns galore: ‘Mast year’ for oak trees means massive seed production across Chicago An abundance in acorns this fall is the result of a “mast seeding event,” a phenomenon that only happens once every few years, when oak trees produce a much larger amount of acorns than normal.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023 My fault Sox game not stopped after stadium shooting, interim police superintendent says Fred Waller, Chicago’s temporary top cop, blames “miscommunication” for error, says issue has been remedied.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023 Chicago police facing serious discipline should not have cases decided in secret The City Council should reject a ruling by an arbitrator that would allow police officers facing firings or long suspensions to dodge the Chicago Police Board and move cases to arbitration — outside public view.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023 James Hoge, Sun-Times editor who oversaw era of audacious investigations and 6 Pulitzers, dies at 87 Mr. Hoge didn’t hesitate to sign off on the Mirage Tavern sting when reporter Pam Zekman pitched it to him while walking across the Michigan Avenue Bridge in 1977.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023 CPS enrollment stabilizes for first time in a decade The district had lost students for 11 consecutive years and last year gave up its status as the nation’s third-largest public school system. CPS has lost more than 80,000 kids in that time.