Chicago Landmarks Commission to consider landmark status for Promontory Point Making Promontory Point a city landmark would effectively protect the lakefront site from development or demolition. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023
Alderpersons call in crews to cut branches of tree in Gage Park after they say homeowner refused to take down noose The owner said the noose was left from Halloween display, but Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th) said it didn’t matter why the noose was hung because people still saw it as a racist symbol from the days of lynching. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
Boy, 14, shot in Auburn Gresham The boy is in serious condition at Comer Children’s Hospital after being struck in his arm and abdomen Monday afternoon in the 1000 block of West 82nd Street, police said. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
A flag on the play: Latest Soldier Field plan is a false start on stadium’s future The proposal doesn’t solve the Bears’ problems with Soldier Field: The team can build bigger in Arlington Heights — and can own and profit from whatever it builds there. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
City Council committee adds teeth to city ordinance protecting abortion, gender care The Chicago Commission on Human Relations is now empowered to “investigate and adjudicate complaints” of “discrimination and retaliation related to housing.” The ordinance Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
Friendship starts with a fight, blossoms into a boxing club training at-risk youth ‘The vision for the gym is to be able to serve the community we’re in and the neighborhoods we grew up in,’ said Antonio Beniquez, co-founder of the Barracks Boxing Club on the Northwest Side. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
Lake Michigan shoreline needs restoration, and local input on how to do it The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking input through Jan. 17 on the best way to get the shoreline up to snuff and protect it from future erosion and coastal storm damage. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
Wiping out medical debt in Cook County health system isn’t simple As Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle publicly talks of abolishing medical debt, the public health system she controls continues to create barriers and force people to choose between health care and paying bills. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
Departing state House GOP leader Jim Durkin giving up his seat in Illinois General Assembly Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, who spent 22 years in the Illinois General Assembly, will resign Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
The Rev. James Meeks conducts final service at Salem Baptist Church: ‘A bittersweet day’ The Rev. James Meeks stepped down as senior pastor of the Roseland-area church Sunday on its 38th anniversary. His next mission: building 1,000 homes in Roseland. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023
Joliet West beats Rolling Meadows on Jeremy Fears Jr.’s game-winning jumper For Jeremy Fears Jr. and Joliet West, this was the one that didn’t get away. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023
State Senate should join House in banning assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition magazines By the end of 2022, Illinois had experienced nearly 60 mass shootings in total, with nearly 700 homicides taking place in Chicago alone. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023
Lightfoot bears brunt of criticism at mayoral candidate forum on issues affecting disabled Chicagoans For the first time since the ballot was set, seven of the city’s nine mayoral candidates gathered to discuss their strategies for the city at a forum hosted by Access Living. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023
Simeon’s Malik Elzy commits to Illinois Elzy, who had offers from nearly 30 FBS colleges, committed to Illinois on Saturday at the All-American Game in San Antonio. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 Man killed, 3 teens wounded in separate shootings since Friday across Chicago A 29-year-old man was killed and three teenage boys, ages 14 and 15, were wounded in separate attacks.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 Polling Place: Does the violence of football make you more or less likely to watch? Who doesn’t get some level of thrill from a so-called decleater or a pad-popping hit you can hear from the stands or your sofa?
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 The future of U.S. figure skating includes rising stars Alexa Gasparotto and Nathan Chapple This month Gasparotto competing at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and Chapple competing at the World University Games, will make history.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 What will it take for the Sky to keep Vandersloot in the picture? There are a handful of WNBA greats who have won multiple championships in one jersey. Vandersloot has the potential to do that, too. But gone are the days that she is blindly loyal to the franchise that drafted her.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 How signings, Kyle Hendricks’ health affect Cubs’ pitching projections in 2023 This pitching staff’s greatest strength is an element they lacked early last season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 Lead exposure, other environmental hazards are why Chicago needs green schools School communities, residents, elected leaders and policymakers should work together to protect the health of every school community member.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 Three Kings Day celebrations in Chicago include toy and bicycle drive, sold-out bakeries Across Chicago on Friday, Latin American families of different backgrounds celebrated the annual traditions that come with the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 Still in charge: Glenbrook South wins the rivalry game, takes down No. 25 Glenbrook North Nate Kasher’s dive and backward hurl of the ball symbolized the hustle and belief that is growing in the Titans.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 Illinois Senate should pass assault weapons ban The House and Senate need to come to a last-second agreement to pass a bill before the legislative session runs out.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023 Ald. Roberto Maldonado withdraws from race for Chicago City Council Ald. Maldonado (26th) becomes the 16th member of the Council not seeking reelection. He has served on the Council since 2009, when he was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023 Bronzeville’s legacy poised to finally get its due with National Heritage Area The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area can help tell that story of what it has meant to be Black while living, working and playing in this city.