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Bears keep preaching faith in QB Justin Fields

A few days before last year’s draft, general manager Ryan Poles brought a special guest into the Bears’ high-tech Halas Hall draft room: Justin Fields.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

Chicagoans hit the polls, CTA livestreams platform conditions 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 · Feb 28, 2023

Will the Bears trade the No. 1 pick? GM Ryan Poles says it makes sense

The Bears are widely thought to be sticking with Justin Fields at quarterback, making it sensible to trade down.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

Prayers up with election countdown: Chicago mayoral candidates canvass churches in final push — and warn of ‘false prophets’

Nine candidates for mayor made some of their final pitches, trying to get souls to the polls across the city with two days to go before the balloting ends.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023

At final rally, Mayor Lori Lightfoot revs up crucial backers: Black women

Lori Lightfoot ran a longshot race in 2019. This time round, the stakes are higher, and her support from Black women is crucial for her re-election to a second term.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023

Marmion beats Kaneland to win its first regional title in 47 years

Senior Collin Wainscott scored 35 points to lead the Cadets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2023

Off the wall: Cubs minor-league coordinator James Ogden builds customized tools for pitchers

Mobile plyo walls were Ogden’s project entering spring training this year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023

Teen mental health is in a sad state

The COVID pandemic was rough on everybody. Fear and sorrow were ubiquitous, and not just among high school girls.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023

There’s a lot at stake for Chicago. Vote

From City Hall to wards to police district councils, there’s precious little margin for error as we Chicagoans pick our city’s next top leaders.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023

When it comes to gun violence and safety, listen to Chicago’s kids

As the municipal election unfolds, everyone’s talking about public safety, but is anyone talking to kids? The measure of Chicago’s safety cannot simply be a declining number of shootings or an increasing number of arrests.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023