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Loop

Loop's weekend foot traffic exceeds level before pandemic, but retail vacancies still at record high

The Chicago Loop Alliance released its latest report on the Loop, finding that it offered some signs of a revival.

By Amy Yee

Small Business

Dom's Kitchen and Foxtrot abruptly shutter stores, months after specialty grocers merged

The store closings started Tuesday morning and include two Dom’s Kitchen sites and 33 Foxtrot locations.

By Abby Miller

Housing & development

House next to Obamas' Kenwood home, once linked to Tony Rezko, nears completion

Crime

14-year-old boy charged with murder in South Loop shooting

Clouds of dust spread across the Little Village neighborhood after a smokestack was imploded April 11.

Environment

Judge OKs $12.25 million class-action settlement over Hilco's Little Village dust storm

Image from a video Chicago Police released of a person of interest they are seeking to identify in the investigation of the murder of Officer Luis Huesca early Sunday in the 3100 block of West 56th Street in Gage Park.

Crime

Chicago police release photos, video of person of interest sought in probe of Officer Luis Huesca slaying

Commentary

The opinions in and around Chicago that inform, analyze, hold power accountable and entertain.

CST Editorial Board

Off-duty CPD Officer Luis Huesca’s murder is another city tragedy

Rummana Hussain

Editorial board member and columnist

Watch and learn: Chicago Palestine Film Festival aims to entertain, educate

Michael Eric Dyson

Author and professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, Vanderbilt University

The hard truth about Rainbow PUSH and why the Rev. Frederick Haynes III quit after 3 months

Ismael Pérez

Columnist, audience specialist

Someone in Chicago wants to support lemonade stands but shuns germs

Politics

Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Rev. Jesse Jackson

Other Views

The hard truth about Rainbow PUSH and why the Rev. Frederick Haynes III quit after 3 months

PUSH is in a financial shambles, and Haynes was in place to succeed a man, Jesse Jackson, whom many don’t want succeeded, academic and author Michael Eric Dyson writes.

By Michael Eric Dyson

News conference announcing the start of construction on renovating Terminal 3 at O’Hare Airport on Monday April 22, 2024.

Transportation

Makeover of O'Hare's Terminal 3 takes off as airlines mull deal on expansion, Global Terminal

Politics

Toni Preckwinkle unanimously wins another term running Cook County Democratic Party

Money

Kroger, Albertsons — still hoping to merge — agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators

Columnists

Congress backs billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel. How did Illinois members vote?

Sports

Bears

Bears GM Ryan Poles: Plan is set for No. 1 pick in draft Thursday

The Bears have been studying quarterbacks for months as they look to turn their offense around.

By Jason Lieser

White Sox

Pedro Grifol talks accountability, but the White Sox offense has nothing to say

Bears

Caleb Williams sure looks to be Bears’ guy – a true talent available at just the right time

Bears

Why drafting a receiver at No. 9 is not a must-have for Bears

Cubs

Former Cub Don Kessinger watching with pride as grandson Grae arrives with Astros at Wrigley Field

Entertainment and Culture

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Theater

Sublime ‘How I Learned What I Learned’ delves into life lessons that shaped August Wilson the writer and his works

Actor Harry Lennix wears August Wilson’s persona with ease and grace. As he weaves together anecdotes from the playwright’s eventful life, the audience gets a direct look at the power within the man behind the pen.

By Catey Sullivan | For the Sun-Times

Movies and TV

'Downtown Owl': '80s period piece doesn't know what it wants to be

Theater

Eddie Izzard delivers solo 'Hamlet' with range, directness of a stand-up comedian

Theater

Frayed duo of Northlight's heartwarming 'Brooklyn Laundry' tumbles into romance

Small Business

Astrology-themed sober bar raised $47k in Kickstarter funds, predicts late summer opening

All latest stories

Moroccan Chicken Skewers With Apricots and Onion

Recipes

Moroccan chicken skewers burst with flavors from spices and apricots

This recipe relies on a heady blend of North African spices muddled with oil, lemon and runny honey to create a soupy, fragrant paste.

By Lynda Balslev | Taste Food

Columnists

An empty chair at Passover Seder, affixed with a picture of a hostage

The continuing bloody war in Gaza — the 33,000 Palestinians killed and the unknown fate of Israeli hostages — casts a pall over Passover celebrations.

By Neil Steinberg

Outdoors

Chicago fishing: Lakefront spurts of salmon and trout while inland fishing heats up

Spurts of lakefront salmon and trout along with inland fishing heating up lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

By Dale Bowman

Crime

2 attempted sexual assaults reported in Lake View

Chicago police said they believe the same man attacked both women Monday night.

By Sun-Times Wire

South Deering

Woman dead, 2 children critical after car crash in South Deering

The woman struck a pole in the 3000 block of East 106th Street, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

From left, Frances Walker's brother Arnold Walker and sister-in-law Maggie Walker wear pink and speak into news microphones at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

Crime

Tenant convicted of murdering, dismembering 69-year-old landlord on Northwest Side

After about 7½ hours of deliberations, the jury convicted Sandra Kolalou of all charges including first-degree murder, dismembering Frances Walker’s body, concealing a homicidal death and aggravated identity theft. Her attorney plans to appeal.

By Emmanuel Camarillo and Sophie Sherry

Outdoors

Finding early morel mushrooms is underway

Ryan Leonard continues a tradition of finding early morel mushrooms in Cook County.

By Dale Bowman

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: I wasn’t supposed to see my sister’s texts complaining about me

During a tense vacation together, it turns out she was writing to someone about her sibling’s ‘B.S.’

By Abigail Van Buren

Spicy Lamb Loin Chop With Tomatoes and Mint

Recipes

Menu Planner: Spicy lamb loin chops promise to hit the spot

Thinking ahead to your next few meals? Here are some main dishes and sides to try.

By Andrews McMeel Syndication

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Tuesday, April 23, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

White Sox

With two singles, Danny Mendick is helping the Sox' offense already

Mendick, a utility infielder, has hit eight homers at Triple-A Charlotte. Lenyn Sosa, sent to minors.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Bears

Bears have fewest draft picks in franchise history — and among NFL teams — this year

The Bears will focus on quality over quantity in this week’s draft.

By Patrick Finley

Cubs

Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks tries to stay positive amid struggles

Hendricks having longer outings would make things easier for manager Craig Counsell and the bullpen.

By Brian Sandalow

Chicago Police graduation at McCormick Place. Chicago Police shoulder patch.

Police Reform

Chicago police union files notice of appeal in case that would open serious discipline cases to the public

A judge has affirmed officers’ right to have an arbitrator decide their fate in serious cases, but has also said those hearings should be open because of the public interest in misconduct by police.

By Andy Grimm

White Sox

White Sox option Nick Nastrini to Charlotte, reinstate John Brebbia from IL

Infielder Mendick is in the lineup against the Twins on Monday after getting called up from Charlotte.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Outdoors

Sometimes you have to swim to get a turkey

Matt Kopec made sure to collect his turkey, even swimming out to retrieve it.

By Dale Bowman

Money

Retailer Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale

The retailer operates 24 stores in Illinois, according to its website, including a site at Water Tower Place and on State Street.

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Anne D’Innocenzio | AP

Crime

1 killed, 3 hurt in Oak Forest shooting

A person was detained at the scene for alleged involvement, police said. One of the victims, a 39-year-old man, died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to police and the Cook County medical examiners office.

By Sun-Times Wire

Protesters rally for the legalization of undocumented immigrations with signs that say "Latinos make America great" and "Keep families together."

Letters to the Editor

Work permits for undocumented immigrants are overdue

President Joe Biden must safeguard the futures of those who have already given so much to our state and ensure their ability to live and work without fear.

By Letters to the Editor

23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan celebrates a win by his driver Tyler Reddick after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Talladega. Ala.

Sports

Michael Jordan's victory celebration at Talladega gives NASCAR a boost

For the first time since he became a NASCAR Cup team owner, Jordan was at the track to savor in person a victory by one of his drivers.

By Associated Press

Outdoors

High-schooler catches three muskies while bass fishing at Heidecke Lake

Plainfield South senior Tim Raducka caught three muskies during the conference bass-fishing tournament.

By Dale Bowman

Environment

Here's how some Chicagoans are taking an eco-friendly approach to funerals

About 60% of people are interested in exploring green funeral options, more than ever before.

By David Struett

Mónica Álvarez habla en una conferencia de prensa el miércoles en el centro sobre la legislación en Springfield que eliminaría las armas en casos de violencia doméstica. Su prima, Karina González, fue asesinada a tiros el año pasado junto con su hija en La Villita.

Other Views

Cook County sheriff: I support Karina's Bill to help police protect domestic violence survivors

Right now, even when a survivor can prove to a judge they are in danger, the law leaves it up to their abuser to decide to turn in guns. This is ludicrous. Karina’s Bill would remedy that with common sense: Give police more power to remove those firearms.

By Thomas J. Dart

Officer Luis Huesca wears a light blue police uniform as he poses for a portrait in front of an American flag.

Crime

Chicago police officer is shot to death as his car is taken in Gage Park

Officer Luis Huesca, 30, was going home from work about 3 a.m. in the 3100 block of West 56th Street when a ShotSpotter alert went off, police Supt. Larry Snelling said. No one has been arrested.

By Mohammad Samra, Tom Schuba, and 1 more

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Grieving friend accuses me of having affair with her husband

How do you treat someone who is in pain but also making untrue and insulting allegations?

By Abigail Van Buren

Many students exit Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School.

Letters to the Editor

The public deserves a closer look at Chicago’s new school funding formula

A CPS civics teacher wonders how a school’s need will be determined, revised or appealed. And how much budget transparency is in place to communicate cuts?

By Letters to the Editor

The words "Village of Dolton Municipal Building" and a sign for Mayor Tiffany Henyard on the front of the white building.

Editorials

Dolton has a leadership mess. Its residents deserve better.

We’d call it a clown show in this south suburb, but the accusations against top leaders, including Mayor Tiffany Henyard, are serious. The latest: an FBI raid on the village hall, a federal indictment of the village administrator and sexual assault allegations in a civil lawsuit against a village trustee.

By CST Editorial Board

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Monday, April 22, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Bulls

Bulls' DeMar DeRozan, Coby White are finalists for NBA's postseason awards

DeRozan is a candidate for Clutch Player for a second consecutive season, and White is a candidate for Most Improved Player.

By Sun-Times Wire