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Gold Coast high-rise fire ruled an accident; 2 firefighters’ cause of death revealed

Officials say a high-rise fire on North Lake Shore Drive was caused by combustibles too close to a ‘heat-generating appliance.’ Firefighter Jermaine Pelt died of smoke inhalation; Lt. Jan Tchoryk died of cardiovascular disease.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023

Deerfield rabbi emphasizes ‘empathy,’ ‘justice’ during Passover Seder

Passover began at sundown on Wednesday. For Rabbi Ike Serotta, having his children, who are scattered across the country, home for the holiday is the best blessing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023

Englewood Save A Lot opening postponed after pressure from community

Owners of the grocery chain said they would meet with Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th) and residents to address the community’s needs. A soft open is postponed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023

What can we expect from Brandon Johnson — Chicago’s next mayor

What will the incoming mayor do about high crime rates and low test scores? Here is what Brandon Johnson said on the campaign trail.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Villegas, Monique Scott win ward races as Taliaferro struggles to hold onto 29th Ward seat

Meanwhile in the 24th Ward, Monique Scott declared victory Tuesday night less than a year after she was appointed to the role after her brother stepped down from the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral race

“Chicago, how the heck are you?” Johnson called out, upon taking the stage at the Grand Horizon Ballroom, 2121 S. Prairie Ave., to claim victory. “Tonight is the gateway to a new future for our city.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Pastor William Hall to replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer in 6th ward; Officer Peter Chico wins in the Southeast Side’s 10th

Six candidates were competing in the runoff to replace retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th), Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10th) and Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. (21st).

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Ald. Nicole Lee hangs onto 11th Ward seat, as challenger Ciaravino concedes

With all precincts reporting, Lee held 62% of the vote compared to her challenger Anthony Ciaravino’s 38%.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

With CTU help, Clay claims North Side’s 46th Ward seat, as Knudsen struggles to hold 43rd Ward appointment

Replacing outgoing 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman, Angela Clay becomes the first African American to represent the North Side ward, bringing the total number of Council seats held by African Americans to 20. Rival Kim Walz conceded less than two hours after the polls closed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Scandal-plagued Gardiner wins re-election in 45th Ward, newcomer holds slim lead in 30th Ward

Ald. James Gardiner received more than 55% of the votes in his race, leading attorney Megan Mathias to concede. In the 30th Ward, Ruth Cruz garnered over 51% of the vote against Jessica Gutiérrez, though mail-in ballots still need to be tallied.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023