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‘I am absolutely livid.’ Residents decry plan to turn Kenwood hotel into migrant shelter

The Lake Shore Hotel, where some migrants were housed this year, would begin taking up to 300 asylum-seekers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Teachers at Chicago art-focused school set strike deadline

The staff at the Humboldt Park high school announced a Sept. 6 strike deadline at a Wednesday rally.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

5 days after White Sox game shooting, police say they still have not determined how 2 fans were struck by gunfire

A police spokesperson said “no theories have been ruled out” — days after interim Police Supt. Fred Waller told reporters that investigators “almost completely dispelled” the possibility of gunfire coming from outside the stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Piping plover quartet has left Montrose Beach, gone south for winter

Local birders now must wait to see if Imani, Searocket, Prickly Pear or Wild Indigo return next year. They’re especially concerned about Searocket, who left before they could remove some fishing line caught on the bird’s leg.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

New South Side, North Side migrant shelters planned as crisis intensifies at police stations

The first, located at a Kenwood hotel, is expected to open next week. The city’s real estate committee also approved the purchase of a former North Park Marine Corps site to become another shelter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

Despite barriers to Black women breastfeeding, supporters extol benefits: ‘It’s a superpower, basically’

Black Breastfeeding Week — which runs through Thursday — provides education and uplifts families who may face social, health care roadblocks over breastfeeding. Black people have the lowest rate of breastfeeding of any other demographic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

Week 1 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos

A look back at 10 outstanding images from Week 1 of the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

Groups rally at Federal Plaza to end overdose deaths in Illinois

Organizers called for Illinois to allow safe-use sites, where people can use drugs under supervision of medical professionals and be guided toward recovery resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

President of Chicago-based National Association of Realtors quits after reports of sexual harassment

Kenny Parcell resigned from his post after The New York Times reported several women had accused him of sexual harassment such as forced physical contact and sending inappropriate messages.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

Possibility of gun fired inside ballpark ‘terrifying,’ White Sox player rep says

“That’s crazy to think that is a possibility,” Sox reliever Aaron Bummer said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023