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Civil rights trailblazer, mentor, friend: Rev. Jesse Jackson is all of those

Jackson has retired, but his longtime fight for voting rights, economic justice and racial equality have left an indelible mark on our nation, Marc Morial writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Bear down south? Richton Park mayor invites team to consider building south suburban stadium

As the Chicago Bears try to haggle over their property tax assessment on the land they bought in Arlington Heights, Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold wants the team to look at his far south suburban village as a potential destination.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Bears WRs Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool set to practice

They’ve both been cleared to practice when training camp begins Wednesday at Halas Hall, general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Pitchfork Music Festival 2023: Day 3 PHOTOS

Bon Iver, Killer Mike, Mdou Moctar, Koffee, Illuminati Hotties, JPEGMafia, Soul Glo, Jockstrap and Lucrecia Dalt were among the acts in the Sunday lineup.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Soul Glo, Lucrecia Dalt, Palm stir the crowds on Pitchfork Music Festival’s last day

Lineup at sunny Union Park includes headliner Bon Iver after Killer Mike, Mdou Moctar, Koffee, Illuminati Hotties, JPEGMafia and Jockstrap.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Talented Eisenhower trio collects D1 offers

Andre Lovett, Antonio Russell and Kwan Johnson are leading a resurgence in Blue Island.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Vendors at Pitchfork sell records, tooth gems, food and more

‘We manifested it and now we’re here,’ says Taj Franklin, whose restaurant J. Spice sells Caribbean fusion food at a different festival almost every weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Biden to create Emmett Till national monument at Chicago church where his open casket was displayed

A White House official said Biden will sign a proclamation Tuesday to establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Chicago and Mississippi.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Beyoncé fans show off elaborate outfits ahead of sold-out opening-night performance at Soldier Field

As rain clouds rolled in, Beyhive members took shelter from the storm, many decked out in sparkling cowboy gear for the performer’s Renaissance Tour.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Chicago’s DisFest showcases the wide-ranging work of artists with disabilities

Ladonna Freidheim created DisFest to celebrate dancers, singers, actors and painters whose disabilities can be both visible and invisible.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023