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Watchdog investigating migrant spending and PPP loan fraud by city employees: ‘This is a large-scale undertaking’

Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said Thursday that whenever there is a state of emergency and a haste to deliver financial aid, there is an inevitable shortage of oversight that invites abuse.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Step up the fight against Cook County’s opioid crisis

Overdose deaths hit a record high last year. Chicago and suburban police departments should continue exploring alternatives to help guide drug users since many addicts have had run-ins with the law.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Cleveland ‘Christopher’ Bynum deserves another day in court for Indiana murders

Along with another’s man confession, there are plenty of other glaring red flags that raise questions about Cleveland “Christopher” Bynum’s guilt. Bynum is serving a 300-year sentence for five Gary murders.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2023

$10,000 reward for information leading to arrest in slaying of pastor’s grandson in Auburn Gresham

Rev. Robin Hood, surrounded by family and community activists, demanded justice and called for solutions to gun violence in Chicago. “Let us stand together and let’s fight this thing the right way because there are some solutions.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2023

Talented Eisenhower trio collects D1 offers

Andre Lovett, Antonio Russell and Kwan Johnson are leading a resurgence in Blue Island.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 2 reopens after weather evacuation

Organizers told fans to stay tuned for updated set times as the festival resumed following a weather evacuation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

Mount Carmel’s Angelo Ciaravino is the breakout star of the summer

The 6-6 senior has turned heads and is now the hottest name in Illinois high school basketball recruiting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

NU hazing scandal could be biggest ever in college sports, attorney says

Attorneys Parker Stinar and Patrick Salvi Jr. said they have heard from Northwestern athletes who describe abuse that is far worse in women’s sports than in the football program formerly run by fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Full reopening of Castaways, popular lakefront grill, not expected until next year

Rooftop viewing of next month’s Air & Water Show is a go, restaurant’s manager said, but North Avenue Beach attraction can’t expand before community meeting, alderperson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Will Danny Solis take the witness stand? Ed Burke’s lawyers would like to know

Former Ald. Solis helped prosecutors build their blockbuster indictments against Ed Burke and Mike Madigan. Solis is now formally charged with bribery, but the feds are expected to seek dismissal of that charge if he holds up his end of their deal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023