Kierra Coles has been reported missing in South Chicago for nearly six years. Diamond Bynum and her nephew King Walker were last seen July 25, 2015, at their home in Gary, Indiana.
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The actor-playwright is performing in “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” at the Goodman Theatre, and Court and Lifeline are presenting two dramas she wrote.
Bolstering that depth is Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson’s biggest summer objective. He believes doing so will help the team in the short term without affecting any of his long-term plans.
The investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability into excessive force complaints tied to arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators should be an educational tool to gauge what methods are most effective in deescalating potential hairy situations.
Bet on it: Old-school odds on paper are headed to the trash bin, replaced by sportsbooks’ apps and kiosks.
When he was caught, his ‘confession’ didn’t tell the whole story.
Elected officials could take a cue from Ellis Island to establish a fair and orderly immigration process, a former Chicago City Council member writes.
Crochet was stellar in the 6-3 win Friday against the Guardians. He threw six scoreless innings, striking out 11 and not allowing a walk.
The male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the chest about 7:20 p.m. inside a car that crashed into a wall in the 6700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue.
After weeks of quality at-bats, Vaughn hit his first homer Friday against the Guardians.
The victim, Melissa Robertson, 45, remains in critical condition Friday. Authorities say the shooting was “racially motivated” because the victim’s two sons are Black.
A vehicle with five adults inside was traveling east on I-290 when it crashed near Kostner Avenue around 5:50 p.m.
Aaron Novinger’s destination is the steps of the U.S. Capitol. He has seen firsthand how Ponzi schemes devastate victims and wants to call for legislative change.
Craig Pierce, who lives in downstate Bushnell, is paralyzed on the left side of his body and has severe cognitive deficiencies as a result of the stroke.
District leaders will join teachers for a lobbying day in the state capital. Critics say the day away from classrooms is inappropriate.
Experts say the deaths of the family — consisting of two adults and one offspring — may be related to rodenticide poisoning.
Jackson, one of Williams’ good friends, caught 35 passes for 267 yards last season after transferring to Nevada. He is in camp on a tryout basis.
Karol Chwiesiuk spent roughly 10 minutes inside the Capitol as a mob attempted to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential electoral victory.
The rookie wide receiver has plenty of confidence but also a healthy appreciation for playing with fellow rookie Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick: “Coming in with a rookie quarterback allows us to grow together and learn this offense together. It’s a blessing.”
The Chicago Teachers Union is set for its own lobby day to ask for money for Chicago schools. But coming to town with two weeks left can mean settling for leftovers, and if the budget is as tight as the governor says, there may not be any leftovers for CPS.
Twenty-five more entries will be allowed to participate next month, still down from last year’s 199.
On top of everything else that sparks optimism at Halas Hall right now, Williams showed up to rookie minicamp well ahead of where most players in his position would be.
The man was walking in the 3900 block of North Pittsburgh Avenue when someone fired shots, striking him in the chest.
Art
The Hyde Park Art Center is staging “The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige,” the largest exhibition to date of the artist’s work, through Oct. 27. Beyond fabrics, it spans clay, textiles, collage and paintings on walls and floors.
Victorinox hasn’t given a timeline yet for the device’s introduction, but officials say they’ll still carry models with blades.
NBA
Too many injuries and too much interference from the refs hurt what should be the highlight of basketball season — the playoffs.
The Guardians have no business being 10 games over .500 and leading a surprisingly decent-looking American League Central, but here they are. Boy, the White Sox could learn a thing or two.
Scane scored her 359th career goal in 81 games in the first period against Denver for the top spot. Next up for NU is the NCAA quarterfinals on Thursday.
Isaiah S. Fields, 22, of the 5000 block of West Maple Avenue in Chicago, allegedly sexually assaulted a woman who lived at the Marklund Hyde Center near Geneva in 2023.
“In that aspect, I’m happy with what our catchers are doing with our pitching staff and the job Drew Butera and [pitching coach] Ethan Katz and [bullpen coach] Matt Wise are doing in preparing for a game,” manager Pedro Grifol said.
Man isn’t sure whether to tell her now that she’s out of the will.
Two researchers explain how gift-giving can be a way to show love and approval and strengthen relationships. But sometimes, those gifts send subtle cues, or come with strings attached.
The Sox have won four in a row for the first time this season and for the first time since a seven-game run last June.
The man was outside when someone approached him and fired shots, grazing his ear.
The Sky will likely decide between signing guard Kysre Gondrezick and rookie Brynna Maxwell after guard Chennedy Carter’s strong training camp.