The Sun-Times’ Bears experts — Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash — break down the team’s dynamic offseason to this point.
A man, 39, was on the street in the 6800 block of South Dante Avenue at about 6:10 p.m. when he was shot in the head, police said. He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
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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.
Right-hander Javier Assad started Friday in Pittsburgh.
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.
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.
Victorinox hasn’t given a timeline yet for the device’s introduction, but officials say they’ll still carry models with blades.
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.
Although forecasters predict another half-dozen solar flares will land, possibly producing an aurora at southern latitudes that include Illinois, it’s unclear if any of them will be visible in the Chicago area.
One said he ran a “babysitting” company. The other described himself as a “handyman.” The Illinois State Police filed complaints against them with a disciplinary board, and a criminal investigation is ongoing.
The last time Eberflus was part of a team with a rookie as its primary quarterback, it was by accident.
En 2023, la línea directa recibió la cifra récord de más de 17 mil 972 contactos para solicitar refugio, un 45% más que en 2022. Pero los defensores dicen que el estado no está equipado para hacer frente al aumento de la demanda.
Los sabores Chocolate Obsession, Cosmic Birthday, Minty City y Orange Dream se añadieron el miércoles al menú de la conocida heladería, que hasta entonces sólo ofrecía el Rainbow Cone de cinco capas.
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.
Before the game Saturday against the Guardians, manager Pedro Grifol wasn’t ready to commit to keeping Ramos in Chicago.
Cubs lefty Justin Steele struggled and MLB’s top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes, made his debut in the Pirates’ 10-9 victory.
Investigators believe a 32-year-old man stabbed his wife, 35, during an argument at a home in the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue and then stabbed himself.
Benedet has a long way to go, but the Bears are optimistic he can climb from undrafted rookie to part of their future.
Tucker, who worked at the Sun-Times for 28 years, left two impressive legacies.