A documentary series on Black Chicagoans’ struggles to gain equal access to good jobs could help to push back against those who say there are jobs that no Americans want — forgetting about a pool of Black workers that remains underutilized.
When he was caught, his ‘confession’ didn’t tell the whole story.
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Trout Unlimited’s Trout In The Classroom teaches young students about fish and the aquatic environment, capped by a day trip to get all wet.
From endorsing a new Bears stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Brandon Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going.
Officers conducted a well-being check at the home and found the 27-year-old on the kitchen floor with gunshot wounds to her body, police said.
The 22-year-old third baseman doubled and singled in his first two at-bats.
Crochet ranks among the AL strikeout leaders heading into his start Friday against the Guardians.
One of the drivers attempted to leave the scene, but an off-duty Chicago police officer who witnessed the crash pulled over and held the driver at gunpoint until troopers arrived, state police said.
The comedian and her wife, Jax Smith, met in Chicago. They will lead the procession June 30.
He played for the Bears in 2019 and 2020.
The ballyhooed No. 1 overall draft pick and wide receiver Rome Odunze (the No. 9 overall pick) give this rookie camp more spark than usual — a passing combination that should become a reality in the 2024 regular season.
The crash occurred about 10:52 a.m. along North Rand Road between East Dundee Road and Winslowe Drive, according to police.
Chocolate Obsession, Cosmic Birthday, Minty City and Orange Dream were added to the beloved ice cream shop’s menu Wednesday, which until then only featured the five-layered Rainbow Cone.
Standard Media Group will invest in the network and help get it distributed. The content will come from Stadium, which is expected to keep its name when it converts to an RSN this fall.
Mr. Romo was a member of Vietnam Veterans Against the War and rallied at countless antiwar demonstrations in Chicago and across the U.S. A memorial is planned for Memorial Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Chicago.
Morel has made plenty of spectacular plays at third base this season, but the routine ones have stood out to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.
Bicycling grew more in Chicago than in any other major American city since 2019. But bike safety advocates say the city could be doing much more to protect cyclists and make biking even more attractive.
Six months pregnant, model renews her wedding vows with ‘Despacito’ singer.
In 2023, the Hotline received a record-high 17,972 contacts for requests for shelter, up 45% from 2022. But advocates say the state is not equipped to meet the increased demand.
The suit, one of thousands, is the first to make it to jury trial and claims that the active ingredient in the heartburn drug Zantac turns into a cancer-causing substance.
‘The X is the event,’ Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told the Chicago Sun-Times about the location, which will be the central hub for about 60 agencies involved in designing and implementing convention security.
Joseph Weiss, brother of clout-heavy businessman James Weiss, has agreed to plead guilty to charges he lied to FBI agents looking into his brother’s ties to the Chicago Outfit. He will appear in court May 20.
In a press conference at the school Thursday morning, students criticized university president Paul Alivisatos and shared their experiences when police began emptying the encampment early Tuesday.
The project will be home to the South Side’s first Chick-fil-A and the CTA Red Line Extension office, with plans to bring additional retail and dining options.
The White Sox and Guardians are scheduled to open a four-game series Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The league said Beverley was getting punished for “forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and an inappropriate interaction with a reporter during media availability.”
Letitia Wright stars as a Nigerian woman who flees to Ireland and befriends a lonely ex-con (Josh O’Connor) as she pursues asylum.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved a petition filed by the 81-year-old Wilson’s family and inner circle after the death in January of his wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, who previously handled most of his tasks and affairs.
The firing comes a little more than two weeks after the nurse was placed on administrative leave, when district officials say they were made aware of concerns about her.
It is clear certain justices, including those on the Supreme Court, are advancing obvious ideological positions. The Supreme Court needs to decide on Trump’s presidential immunity case by May 20, so there is time to hear evidence on the Jan. 6 case against him before the election this November.
El músico de Chicago fue el ingeniero de sonido detrás de los álbumes de miles de bandas y cantantes, incluyendo “In Utero” de Nirvana, último álbum de estudio grabado por Kurt Cobain y compañía.
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.”
Prosecutors in the case of Crosetti Brand said said they expect to file documents containing allegations of prior incidents involving Brand “which are not of public record and are of a sensitive nature.”
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.
Swanson had been dealing with the injury for two weeks.
The man was walking in the 3900 block of North Pittsburgh Avenue when someone fired shots, striking him in the chest.
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.