Sky mailbag: Will this be a complete rebuild year? With the Sky’s championship roster on the brink of breaking up, we answered some of your questions about where things stand. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2023
Ticked off at utility shutoffs, Willie Wilson says city should help people with their bills The mayoral candidate called for the city to establish a “hardship program” for ratepayers and said the proposed franchise renewal with ComEd should be scrapped. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2023
Utility shutoffs soar across Chicago area, city celebrates Lunar New Year and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023
It might be door-knocking time for Bulls players as deadline approaches Vice president Arturas Karnisovas has an open-door policy when it comes to his players asking about their future. And while the Bulls may stay quiet at the deadline, these three players might at least want to test that policy for different reasons. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023
Nykia Wright departs as Sun-Times CEO She joined the paper in 2017, leading it through new digital efforts and its conversion to nonprofit status as part of Chicago Public Media. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023
Protesters rally in support of Palestinians after deadly operation: “Our struggle is a just struggle” Chicago protesters decry ‘massacre’ after Israel’s military conducts a rare daytime operation operation in the Jenin camp last week that left nine Palestinians dead. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023
Where do the Sky go from here? Without Candace Parker and potentially Courtney Vandersloot, too, the Sky will need to retool with 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper as the player they build around. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023
Chinatown Lunar New Year parade draws thousands of revelers: ‘It’s nice to see everyone celebrating’ Colorful dragons, red lanterns, splashes of gold welcome in the Year of the Rabbit as crowds fill streets, sidewalks in peace in the shadow of recent attacks in California. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2023
Snowy Lunar New Year parade brings ‘warmth on a cold day’ as Year of the Rabbit celebrated in Uptown Despite the cold and snow, attendees in red sashes and rabbit ears enjoyed the festivities and wished each other a happy new year. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Polling Place: Your picks for 49ers-Eagles, Bengals-Chiefs — and the Super Bowl What else were we going to ask about, the flavor of Sunday’s Gatorade baths? Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Kyle Hendricks, last remaining 2016 champ, agrees Cubs have found their new Jon Lester Hendricks, working back from a shoulder injury, is aiming to start throwing off a mound by March 1. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Did 2022 Bears hit the Sweet Spot of Bad? Blowout losses and the inability to win close games could be a red flag for GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. But the Bears also established Justin Fields as a quarterback to build around while still losing enough games to get the No. 1 draft pick. Here are seven… Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Here’s what it will take for city, suburbs to partner on economic development Local officials’ optimism is encouraging, but not enough when it comes to securing solid and long-term investments in the area. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Sophomore Luca Carbonaro helps Wheaton-Warrenville South snap Geneva’s 15-game winning streak Luca Carbonaro was remarkably efficient on Friday in Wheaton, scoring 18 points on just eight shots to lead Wheaton-Warrenville South to a 56-24 win against Geneva. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023 Paul Vallas gets money in mayor’s race from ex-CPS board member who left after scandal The former CPS CEO has taken $7,500 from Deborah Quazzo plus $10,000 from her husband. Vallas had given back $500 Quazzo gave him during his 2019 run for mayor.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Family mourns loss of ‘vibrant and bright’ 93-year-old woman killed in West Side hit-and-run “She was still so spry at 93 and that is such a tragic way she had to leave here,” her daughter Celestine Stanton told the Sun-Times.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Chicago’s South Side is heart — and soul — of Lyric Opera’s ‘Factotum’ The opera is among the first with an entirely Black and BIPOC cast and creative team, and it is the first to incorporate an onstage DJ as part of its 18-piece orchestration.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Picture Chicago: This week’s 14 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Among them, Fall Out Boy’s surprise homecoming show, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Public Safety Training Center on the West Side, and the first day of early voting for the 2023 municipal elections.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 PPP fraud uncovered in Chicago, informant reveals $100K bounty on FBG Duck and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 $100K bounty was placed on killing Chicago rapper FBG Duck, informant told Chicago police “Duck had a price on his head,” a tipster told police, records examined by the Sun-Times show. Another informant told them it started at $50,000 before being raised to $100,000.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Walking with the victims of Chicago’s gun violence In the face of the city’s violence, Cecilia Mannion refuses to give up hope. The former gang member relentlessly pursues peace and healing.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Clusters of pandemic relief loans went to the same Chicago addresses, including homeless shelters, Sun-Times finds One Paycheck Protection Program loan recipient who used a Salvation Army address said he was a farmer. A dozen others said they operated barber shops or beauty salons. Most got loans of about $20,000, the maximum based on a yearly income of at least $100,000.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Curie shocks top-ranked Simeon on a game-winning shot by Carlos Harris: ‘I was kind of nervous’ Carlos Harris drove the lane and drained the game-winning floater with just a bit fewer than two seconds left to play.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Bears, business group push to make Arlington Heights subsidy plan more than just X’s and O’s on a blackboard No legislation has been filed and no sponsors have been named for a measure that would create a new class of tax incentive that would allow the Bears to pay to Arlington Heights a negotiated sum for the property taxes on the 326-acre site of the old Arlington International Racecourse.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 Chicago’s economy socked with one-two punch of COVID, crime: Here’s how mayoral candidates plan to keep it off the ropes Mayor Lori Lightfoot describes herself as a “pro-Chicago business” mayor. But on her watch, Boeing and Citadel have left town. On the plus side, Chicago remains a hub for tech start-ups. As Lightfoot seeks reelection, she and her rivals disagree how to revive the economy and restore downtown.