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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

Parents of 3-year-old Lily Shambrook hope lawsuit improves safety for Chicago cyclists

Lily was killed last year while on her mother’s bike maneuvering around a ComEd truck parked in a bike lane, Lily fell out of her seat and under a passing semi-truck.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023

Cubs Convention: Shawon Dunston, Mark Grace announced as 2023 Cubs Hall of Fame inductees

The pair of former teammates had plenty of stories to tell about their years on the field together.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023

Picture Chicago: Check out 11 must-see photos from the last week

A new K-9 for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest visit and more in our best recent photos.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Teachers union says Lightfoot pulls offer of 12 weeks of parental leave for CPS employees

The mayor last year gave 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all 32,000 city employees. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates says the same offer was made to CPS teachers and staff, something the mayor’s office denies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Suspected carjacker dead, two women hurt when car crashes into CTA support beam in Loop

The driver was in her car in the 100 block of East Lake Street when a man and woman got in, police said. There was a struggle and the car hit the support beam.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Emergency overnight shelter opens in former Oak Park rectory

As winter cold emphasizes the need for safe overnight housing, guests and small families can pick up three meals, connect with support staff and take a hot shower

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Picture Chicago: 11 of the week’s best photos

From the celebrations that came with a big holiday week to massive temperature shifts, logistical nightmares for travelers and more, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in our city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

How Southwest Airlines ground to a halt, leaving more passengers stranded than other big carriers

Analysts say Southwest’s point-to-point flight system, antiquated technology, go-it-alone ticketing and overworked employees led to massive holiday breakdown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

Families kick off Kwanzaa with children's museum celebration

The Bronzeville Children’s Museum celebrates the start of the seven-day holiday commemorating African American culture by studying the seven principles. First; unity.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022