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Noah Mister’s poised debut is difference in Mount Carmel’s victory at De La Salle

The talented sophomore point guard, a transfer from Kenwood, was finally eligible to play Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Taevion Collier, Cliff Alexander’s brother, emerges as a major factor in Curie’s win against Phillips

Collier and his coach, Mike Oliver, knew it was impossible for Collier to live up to his brother’s legend. Instead, Collier did things the Curie way. He waited his turn.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Afternoon Edition: How to tip service workers the right way this holiday season

Plus: Grocery store operator sued, taking a hot tub boat down the Chicago River and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023

Chicago taxpayers have paid nearly $700 million since 2000 in lawsuits by people who claimed they were framed by police

The tally of 300 cases includes nearly $140 million paid to lawyers for the city and $537 million paid to plaintiffs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023

Shoes to fill: A look at the area’s biggest high school basketball coaching changes

Here is a closer look at a few of the specific jobs that were filled and what’s ahead for those programs with a new coach in charge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Technology to warn drivers they’re speeding would speed up prospect of safer roads

Nothing will deter some speed demons to ease up on the accelerator, but most drivers with a tendency to go over the speed limit would obey the rules of the road if they were given a nudge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Thornton defeats Kenwood in a showdown of the area’s top-ranked teams at the Chicago Elite Classic

Thornton’s more experienced guards overwhelmed Kenwood on the way to a 52-45 win at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena. The Broncos committed 23 turnovers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023

Promising freshmen Jaxson Davis, Davion Thompson live up to hype at Chicago Elite Classic

Davis, who finished with 17 points and nine assists, has immediately made the Blue Devils a much stronger team than anticipated.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023

A woman’s eviction from Richton Park home shows flaws of crime-free ordinances

If calling police is a step law-abiding citizens are encouraged to do, crime-free ordinances that punish them from doing so only threaten to hinder police investigations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023

Fenwick wins the Battle of Oak Park, takes down the Huskies at the Chicago Elite Classic

Ty Macariola scored a game-high 26 points as the Friars beat local rival Oak Park 56-47 in the Chicago Elite Classic at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023