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Mike Nussbaum, veteran Chicago stage actor, dies at 99

Nussbaum died Saturday at his Chicago home, just days before his 100th birthday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2023

Ex-boyfriend of slain Austin woman wanted in connection with her slaying

Chicago police have requested the public’s help locating Kenneth Brown, 44, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend Maria Roque.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Winter flower shows blooming with colors at Lincoln Park, Garfield Park conservatories

Open through Jan. 7, winter flower shows at the Lincoln Park Conservatory and Garfield Park Conservatory offer a vibrant escape from gloomy winter days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

City's migrant shelter program needs overhaul after 5-year-old’s death

The mayor and his staff must demand and get answers regarding what happened in Pilsen — and bear the responsibility for fixing the entire migrant settlement effort.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Don’t blame Chicago police car chase policy for city’s spike in robberies

The reasons behind crime trends are a complex mix of social, economic, educational and other factors and are highly unlikely to be caused by a single policy revision.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Sandburg erupts for 14 three-pointers against Oak Lawn as David Vargas and Ryan Tomczak both crack 30 points

“It was awesome,” Tomczak said. “That was the best game of my life.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Chicago police supervisor retires while facing demotion for failing to respond to fatal crash involving off-duty cop

The supervisor didn’t show up to assume control of the scene and didn’t notify the Bureau of Internal Affairs, sources said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Warren’s red-hot start to the season continues with a win against Joliet West

The Blue Devils have knocked off New Trier, Deerfield, Bolingbrook and Stevenson since losing to Mount Carmel on the third day of the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023

Chicago-area holiday lights extravaganzas make ideal winter break outings for all ages

Millions of twinkling lights and festive displays are great way to celebrate the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023

Chicago police detective says department retaliated against her after she accused fellow officer of threatening, hitting her

The detective contends in a lawsuit that she was removed from her job in the homicide unit and told to seek a new assignment after reporting the allegations to senior officials and the Bureau of Internal Affairs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023