St. Ignatius beats Grayslake Central in double OT to punch a return ticket to Champaign St. Ignatius dominated the fourth quarter and the second overtime to beat Grayslake Central 67-60. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023
New program helps those who help victims of trauma A free Chicago Caregivers Program is launching at Malcolm X College this summer. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023
CPD reopens probe of cop who wore extremist symbol of Three Percenters during racial justice protest This marks at least the third time Chicago’s inspector general has pressed the police department to take a closer look at an officer’s far-right links. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
The quest to authenticate a masterpiece, Ald. Austin’s quiet quitting and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
Dueling endorsements in race for mayor U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lines up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer chooses Paul Vallas, becoming the first mayoral challenger to pick sides in the April 4 runoff. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
White Sox working on ‘togetherness’ in 2023, Tim Anderson says Anderson agrees with Jose Abreu. “We weren’t as one last year, and it showed in the way we played.” Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
Indicted Ald. Carrie Austin gets head start on political retirement Austin’s decision to retire from rather than fight the new ward map has made it easier for the Black Caucus to accommodate the loss of more than 85,000 African-American residents over the last decade. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
A Winnetka man spent decades trying to prove he owned a Renaissance masterpiece. Has AI finally solved the puzzle? Tony Ayers died last year, but his friends now say they have proof the artwork is a rare gem worth tens of millions of dollars — thanks to artificial intelligence. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
Cubs’ Ben Brown, Ryan Jensen showing developmental leaps in first major-league camp Jensen revamped his deliver last season, and Brown is adding two new pitches to his arsenal. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
Polar plungers brave chilly water on sunny day at North Avenue Beach Nearly 4,000 plungers raised around $2 million for the 23rd annual event benefiting Special Olympics Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
Leap into country expands Elle King’s range, and audience, as Salt Shed concert reveals Show gives room to breathe for every part of the singer’s musical makeup, from gospel to folk to soul to bluegrass. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
Nelson Mandela Center planned for now-vacant West Side storefronts: ‘We are saving the community that once saved us’ Shrone Conaway, Marnell Brown and Malcolm Brown recently bought the Austin building with plans to open a community center that also will house two organizations, To Walk in My Shoes and The Herbert F. Ballard Foundation. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
Nazareth beats Lincoln to win Class 3A state title Nazareth won its fourth state trophy since 2019, and — more importantly — the program’s first state title. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
How Chicago-area native Mike Tauchman fits into Cubs’ outfield picture after Seiya Suzuki’s injury Tauchman has his sights set on playing at Wrigley Field. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023 Polling Place: Is Patrick Kane the greatest Blackhawk ever? We also wanted to know — or did we? — how interested you are in the Fire, whose season begins Saturday against New York City FC at Soldier Field. The results of that poll, in a word: Oof.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023 Catanzara wins second term as FOP president John Catanzara Jr. captured nearly 57% of the 7,192 votes for president of Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7. His opponent, Robert Bartlett, had argued that Catanzara’s confrontational approach alienated potential union allies.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 It’s time to rethink electronic witness slips The slips are empowering. People feel seen. They believe they’re making a difference. But the slip wars also provide a positive feedback loop for dark conspiracy theories.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 Communication, cohesion talking points for White Sox in ‘23 “Every time we had good communication, everybody was on the same page and we [got] results, we won,” outfielder Eloy Jimenez said, referring to last season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 CTU’s path to political influence, CPD’s top cop search and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 Walgreens’ abortion pill decision sparks Pritzker meeting and protestor demands ‘they follow the law’ Walgreens’ decision not to sell the pills in 20 other states prompted immediate condemnation from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who met with CEO Roz Brewer about it on Friday. The pharmacy made the policy change after 20 Republican attorneys general threatened legal action.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 Picture Chicago: 19 must-see photos from the last week in news First responders honor a fallen police officer, Election Day reaction and more in our photographers’ best pictures.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 Gillman’s Ace Hardware to close after 75 years in Logan Square “I’m still walking through this kind of numb. It really hasn’t hit home,” says owner Alan Gillman, 64, who’s been holding a liquidation sale since January.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 2023 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area basketball team The 20 best players in the Chicago area for the 2022-23 high school basketball season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 2023 Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year: Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr. Jeremy Fears Jr., a McDonald’s All-American, plays with the ballhandling skill, grit and defensive determination reminiscent of Jalen Brunson and Patrick Beverley.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023 How the CTU marched from picket lines to political powerhouse From its battles between ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and its late leader Karen Lewis in 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union is now hoping to help homegrown candidate Brandon Johnson win the runoff to be Chicago’s mayor.