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Benet beats Kenwood, spoils Mike Irvin’s ‘guaranteed’ victory

Benet was faced with a unique situation on Saturday. It’s highly unusual for a high school coach to guarantee a victory against an opponent.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023

3 teens wounded in separate shootings on South Side

At least 28 minors have been shot in Chicago this year, according to data kept by the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023

Brother Rice beats Rolling Meadows, stakes its claim to join the area’s elite

Brother Rice took control in the final two minutes to grab a 64-59 victory at the When Sides Collide Shootout at Benet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023

New Jersey star DJ Wagner, the top player in the country, comes to town and takes down Kenwood

Camden, N.J. arrived with a full entourage of fans and security and were surrounded by autograph seekers before and after knocking off Kenwood 68-54.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023

Garcia mentioned in recording during feds’ ComEd probe

The congressman, who is running for mayor of Chicago, is not accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson told the Sun-Times on Friday that he “is not involved in any investigation in any manner.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023

Attackers shouted name of rival gang before firing nearly 40 shots that critically wounded man with mental disabilities: source

Police believe the attackers were Latin Saints but identified themselves as members of another gang to ambush potential rivals, a source said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

UIC faculty strike continues as chancellor says ‘financial constraints’ holding back agreement

For the first time since the strike began, administrators and faculty both reported progress in contract talks on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Englewood flower shop partners with Israeli consulate, opens boutique to the public

Southside Blooms opened its brick-and-mortar store in Englewood in December. A partnership with the Midwest Israel Consulate will send the owner to Israel to learn more floral techniques.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Lunar New Year starts Sunday: Here’s how Chicago celebrates

In Chinatown, preparations are being made to ring in the Year of the Rabbit — the luckiest of 12 zodiac signs — on Sunday. In Vietnamese communities, it’s the Year of the Cat.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Picture Chicago: Must-see photos from this week in news

From capturing a UIC Faculty United union strike to Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, the Cubs Convention, city politics and more, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in our city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023