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Northwestern students set up a protest camp on Deering Meadow on Thursday morning.

Northwestern students set up Palestine protest camp on campus; clashes with police reported

A news release from NU Educators for Justice in Palestine, Student Liberation Union and Jewish Voice for Peace said the camp is meant to be “a safe space for those who want to show their support of the Palestinian people.”

By Isabel Funk

A rendering of a proposed domed stadium on the lakefront unveiled at Wednesday's news conference.

Bears

Bears reveal plans for $4.7 billion domed lakefront stadium development: 'This is not an easy project'

The plans, according to the team, will include additional green and open space with access to the lakefront and the Museum Campus, which Bears President Kevin Warren called “the most attractive footprint in the world.”

By Fran Spielman, Mitchell Armentrout, and 1 more

Taste

Cava restaurant opens in Wicker Park on Friday, announces future suburban location

Roscoe Village

Chicago rat hole in Roscoe Village removed by city

“Russian War Prisoner” by Egon Schiele is a watercolor painting with shades of green, blue and red on a pencil drawing.

Art

Art Institute argues it legally owns watercolor: 'No evidence' it was 'ever physically seized or “looted” by Nazis’

Chicago gangs

Four Corner Hustler chief's conviction threatened by revelation from feds

Commentary

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

Lee Bey

Architecture Critic and member of the Editorial Board

Bears have designs on the lakefront, as Mayor Johnson plays the wrong position of cheerleader-in-chief

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

Neil Steinberg

Columnist

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

CST Editorial Board

In blocking April Perry from U.S. attorney post, J.D. Vance shows he’s pro-Trump, pro-crime

Politics

Bears

Bears eye taxpayers for stadium-related infrastructure costs. The bill? $325 million to start, $1.5 billion overall

Two additional infrastructure phases that would “maximize the site” and bring “additional opportunities for publicly owned amenities” could bring taxpayers’ tab to $1.5 billion over about five years, according to the team.

By Mitchell Armentrout

image (6).Hersh Goldberg-Polin (left) is pictured with his parents, Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin. Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas at a music festival on Oct. 7.

Israel-Hamas War

Hamas releases video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin — hostage with Chicago roots

Politics

April Perry's bid to be city's first female top federal prosecutor to end, Biden will tap her to be federal judge

Bears

Bears reveal plans for $4.7 billion domed lakefront stadium development: 'This is not an easy project'

Nation/World

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure that forces TikTok to be sold or banned in the U.S.

Sports

Bears

Caleb Williams will be unlike any Bears QB ever — and that's a good thing

Painting his nails helps Caleb Williams relax.

By Patrick Finley

Jared Verse had nine sacks each of the last two seasons to complete his climb from FCS red-shirt to possible top-10 pick.

Bears

The day-of mock draft: Our picks for the Bears at No. 9

Chicago Sky and WNBA

Sky rookie Angel Reese's star power is already being felt in Chicago

Bears

Rome Odunze: It would be 'awesome' to land with Bears, Caleb Williams in draft

Cubs

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks is approaching IL stint with mind to turn around his season

Entertainment and Culture

MAMMA-MIA-2.jpeg. Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour
Photo by Joan Marcus

Things To Do

Things to Do in Chicago April 25-May 1: The Mix

‘Mamma Mia!’ at the Nederlander Theatre, the spring One of a Kind Show at the Mart, and the Joffrey Ballet’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” are among some of the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

By Mary Houlihan - For the Sun-Times

Movies and TV

Why so serious? 'The People's Joker' warps Batman tropes into wildly inventive punk parody

Music

After years of delays, Lee's Unleaded Blues reopening and vowing to celebrate musicmakers and the community

Celebrities

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Movies and TV

'Challengers' as sexy as a tennis movie can be

All latest stories

Israel-Hamas War

US, 17 other countries call on Hamas to release hostages

The joint statement is the latest attempt at public pressure to advance negotiations over a potential cease-fire with Israel.

By Associated Press

fathers of housemusic.jpeg. Vince Lawrence (from left), Wayne Williams, Curtis McClain, Byron Stingily, Chip E., and Marshall Jefferson (Credit Tara Lawrence).

NASCAR In Chicago

Top house music artists to perform during NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

Powerhouse showcase is part of a weekend of music events planned for Grant Park’s Festival Field great lawn, which also features previously announced sets by Keith Urban, the Chainsmokers, the Black Keys and Lauren Alaina.

By Miriam Di Nunzio

Other Views

Hate crimes keep increasing. Here's what Chicago is doing about it.

Last year, Black and Brown residents, Muslim Americans, Jewish Americans, members of the LGBTQ+ community and others were targeted in hate crimes more than 300 times. Smart new policies, zero tolerance, cooperation and unity can defeat hate.

By Debra Silverstein

Crime

Four armed robberies in downtown Chicago in 30 minutes

A 66-year-old woman was dragged into the street in the 600 block of North Fairbanks Avenue by two armed robbers who fired shots, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Columnists

Columbine could have been a turning point in tackling America's gun violence. It wasn't.

Twenty-five years later, the gun industry’s greed and elected leaders’ cowardice continue to prevail, the head of the National Urban League writes.

By Marc H. Morial

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Daughters dislike that I get alimony from their father

They have abandoned their mom and say relationship won’t resume until she stops ‘taking the money’ from her alcoholic ex.

By Abigail Van Buren

Outdoors

Go & Show: RFC's swap meet and NADCA's decoy & sporting collectibles show

Riverside Fishing Club’s Fishing Tackle & Outdoors Swap Meet on Saturday and the continuing North American Vintage Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show are Go & Show this week.

By Dale Bowman

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Thursday, April 25, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Cubs

Cubs’ Cody Bellinger to IL with fractured ribs; Pete Crow-Armstrong recalled

Bellinger left Tuesday’s game early after crashing into the outfield wall at Wrigley Field.

By Maddie Lee

White Sox

How is White Sox' hitting coach doing? Marcus Thames is trying to stay positive, which is no small task

Their struggling lineup is the biggest reason for the Sox’ atrocious start.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

White Sox

Andrew Benintendi's struggles at center of 3-21 White Sox' woes

The Sox hit two homers, but Garrett Crochet allowed five runs in the 6-3 loss to the Twins.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Crime

Southwest Side man charged with luring 14-year-old girl walking home from school

Arley Carrillo Mendez, 39, is charged with one felony count of child abduction and luring of a minor after he followed a girl Monday afternoon in the 5000 block of South Long Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Media members enter the NFL Draft theater Wednesday in Detroit, where workers continue to set up for the event Thursday.

Sports Media

ESPN, NFL Network will put Bears at center stage for NFL Draft broadcasts

The traditional TV broadcasts will be heavy on the Bears, who own the first and ninth picks of the first round. They’ll be on the clock at 7 p.m.

By Jeff Agrest

Bears

Caleb Williams' evaluation a test of Bears GM Ryan Poles' intuition

Does the USC quarterback have the “it” factor that makes everyone around him better and tilts the field in his favor in crunch time? There’s no doubt Poles sees something special in Williams.

By Mark Potash

Elections

Arizona indicts 18 in case over 2020 election in Arizona, including Giuliani and Meadows

Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump won Arizona in 2020 are among those indicted. Trump is described as an unindicted co-conspirator.

By Associated Press

Bears

Caleb Williams a fan of the Bears' proposed dome

The USC quarterback, whom the Bears are expected to pick first in the NFL draft here on Thursday night, was clear that he’s prepared to play in cold temperatures in the NFL.

By Patrick Finley

Bears

A chance to wipe out 75 years of Bears quarterback futility with one simple announcement

If presumed No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is as good as advertised, Chicago won’t know what to do with itself.

By Rick Morrissey

Northwestern hazing scandal

Northwestern hazing scandal lawsuits are consolidated

Seven lawsuits filed by former football players will be temporarily consolidated with a lawsuit filed by former head coach Pat Fitzgerald during the pretrial process.

By Kade Heather

Bill Skarsgård plays a mute man whose inner voice is provided by H. Jon Benjamin in "Boy Kills World."

Movies and TV

Ultraviolent 'Boy Kills World' hits you over the head with gimmicks

Bill Skarsgård plays a fighter seeking vengeance as film builds to some ridiculous late bombshells.

By Richard Roeper

Crime

Vandals smash Palestine flag window display at Women & Children First bookstore

A window of the Andersonville feminist bookstore displaying a Palestine flag and a sign calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war was shattered early Wednesday. Police are investigating.

By Kade Heather

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (center), Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (left) and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (right) discuss the budget agreement Wednesday afternoon.

Bears

No love for new Bears stadium from Illinois' top Democrats

Gov. J.B. Pritzker brushed aside the latest proposal, which includes more than $2 billion in private funds but still requires taxpayer subsidies, saying it “isn’t one that I think the taxpayers are interested in getting engaged in.”

By Tina Sfondeles

Crime

Orland Park man held in custody in connection with fatal Oak Forest shooting

Omar Zegar, 37, was arrested after the shooting Sunday and was charged with a felony count of aggravated unlawful use of weapon with a revoked firearm owners ID card, Oak Forest police said.

By Mohammad Samra

Dexter Reed’s mother Nicole Banks stands outside the 11th District police station in Chicago as supporters stand on each side, with one holding a sign demanding justice for Reed.

Dexter Reed Shooting

Dexter Reed's family files federal civil rights lawsuit over his killing by Chicago police

The lawsuit accuses Chicago police of promoting “brutally violent, militarized policing tactics,” and argues the five officers who stopped Reed “created an environment that directly resulted in his death.”

By Mary Norkol, Andy Grimm, and 1 more

Guests take part in a learning lab held by the Arts & Business Council of Chicago.

Entertainment and Culture

Two Chicago nonprofits serving the arts unite, form one organization

Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Arts & Business Council of Chicago said they will combine to better serve Illinois arts organizations.

By Amy Yee

Columnists

Trump's immunity claim has alarming implications

The Supreme Court will hear arguments involving the federal case charging Donald Trump with illegally trying to remain in office after he lost the 2020 presidential election.

By Jacob Sullum

Columnists

Why Republicans are actually relieved Trump is on trial

Most Americans say Republican efforts to limit abortion access go too far, so it’s easier for GOP leaders to blast the Trump trials as political “witch hunts” than to defend their unpopular policies.

By S. E. Cupp

Letters to the Editor

'Illiteracy epidemic' exists in CPS, but don't dismiss progress

There’s clearly more to do to improve reading among lower-income students of color. But over the last two decades, no other large city in the nation has made as much progress, as quickly, as Chicago.

By Letters to the Editor

Bears

Bears plan to play at Soldier Field throughout construction of new stadium; no transitional venue needed

The final project would turn the current Soldier Field site into a park-like area, but that wouldn’t necessitate playing home games elsewhere during construction.

By Jason Lieser

Small Business

Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot facing class action over sudden layoffs at specialty grocers

The complaint, field Wednesday, said the companies violated the state and federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act by failing to properly notify employees that they would be laid off.

By Abby Miller