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New details on little-known Obama Presidential Library, tucked away in Hoffman Estates

U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan, whose National Archives and Records Administration operates presidential libraries, talks about the library in an exclusive Sun-Times interview.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

Pro’s hole-in-one scores a full-ride scholarship for Northwest Side caddie

Diana Llamas was a caddie at Ridgemoor Country Club last year when pro golfer Viktor Hovland sank a hole-in-one at the BMW Championship. His feat opened her door to U of I.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

Former city transportation chief lands urban planning post at top architecture firm

Gia Biagi said under the new post at Jeanne Gang’s firm, her team will work to help revive cities and “put our tools in service of helping communities solve problems.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Protect seniors from real-life horror show of financial exploitation

In one case, a Citi — or Citibank — executive allegedly used the sheen and reputation of a respected business to fleece her victims with a movie-making scam.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

No. 1 Mount Carmel reloads with Jack Elliott, healthy Darrion Dupree

Mount Carmel’s new starting quarterback already has experienced a moment in the spotlight.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Storm assistant Pokey Chatman’s name belongs in mix when Sky answer who next head coach will be

“You always take the call,” Chatman told the Sun-Times. “But I’m also not chasing a chair.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Chicago area braces for ‘dangerously hot conditions’ expected through Thursday

Temperatures Wednesday are expected to climb to near 100 degrees, forecasters said. When combined with humidity, heat index values could reach as high as 115 degrees. Thursday’s conditions will be similar.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

White Sox moving from Bridgeport would be ‘devastating,’ some businesses say

“Bridgeport and the White Sox just go together, they always did,” Carrie Stegniller, a manager at Turtle’s Bar and Grill said. “The White Sox are our family and we’re their family.” But not everyone in the South Side neighborhood was as concerned about the potential move.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

West Side legend William “Wolf” Nelson retires after 33 seasons at Farragut

Nelson, who coached Kevin Garnett and Ronnie Fields, leaves Farragut with a record of 541-320.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Heat got you down? High temps affect mood, work performance, studies show

Higher temps have been linked to lower motivation, higher suicide rates, higher ER visits for mental health reasons and poorer test scores for high schoolers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023