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Bail denied for man accused of killing Chicago police officer as prosecutors disclose details of deadly confrontation

Steven Montano, 18, was being chased in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, across the street from Sawyer Elementary School, when he suddenly turned around and pointed a gun at Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Dead Bridgeport banker routinely hid bad loans from federal regulators, trial shows

Washington Federal Bank for Savings failure trial lays bare how CEO John F. Gembara told employees to conceal delinquent loans for millions owed by ‘friends of John.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Blackhawks fans sad to see end of Kane era, but hope he lifts another trophy: ‘We wish him all the happiness’

Fans reacting to Patrick Kane’s trade to the Rangers wrote chalk tributes to the longtime Blackhawk on a giant number 88 outside the United Center on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic not thrilled with finger-pointing going on

Vucevic and teammate Patrick Beverley had a minor dustup late in the win over Detroit, with DeMar DeRozan having to step in and play peacemaker. A source told the Sun-Times, however, that Vucevic hasn’t been thrilled with the recent finger-pointing going on, and the tone in which it’s being…

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

Ms. Jetsetter wants to make travel more convenient — and stylish

Tracey McGhee is preparing to showcase her company, Ms. Jetsetter, at the largest trade show in the Midwest. She offers a women’s travel accessory line of toiletry bags, wristlets, travel kits, and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

In pivotal offseason for Bears GM Ryan Poles, contract extensions loom large

Jaylon Johnson, Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet and Chase Claypool are all in position to seek new deals, and Poles must weigh the risk of another Roquan Smith situation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

Chicago police officer was shot and killed in front of kids playing at school: ‘They ran as quickly as possible just to get to safety’

‘There were a lot of kids because it happened in front of the school,’ said a witness who called 911. ‘And they go there to play. And we thought it was safe, so we would go and let them play there. But now it’s changed.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner pairing off to a smooth start

This spring training is about laying the groundwork for a pairing the Cubs will lean on for years to come.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

Rejected before, Vallas aims to win over a city ‘in crisis’ — promising to get it ‘back on track’

After three unsuccessful previous runs for public office, the former Chicago Public Schools chief takes his tough-on-crime message to the city’s mayoral runoff.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

John Lausch announces resignation as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Illinois

The role of interim U.S. attorney will fall to Morris Pasqual, the office’s first assistant U.S. attorney. A search is underway for a successor to Lausch.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023