Van Dyke Trial Day 8: Defense persuades judge to toss testimony, video from FBI

Bears players committed to donate more than $250,000 to local social justice groups, which will be matched through a new NFL program.

Bears pledge more than $500,000 to local social justice reform groups

Bears players committed to donate more than $250,000 to local social justice groups, which will be matched through a new NFL program.

Cicero officer shot on Southwest Side to be released from hospital

By Matthew Hendrickson

Luis Duarte, 31, was expected to be released to his family Tuesday afternoon after undergoing surgeries to remove bullets and treat his wounds.

Cicero officer shot on Southwest Side to be released from hospital

Luis Duarte, 31, was expected to be released to his family Tuesday afternoon after undergoing surgeries to remove bullets and treat his wounds.

Featured Videos

The Grid: Exploring the Ukrainian Village neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Explore Ukrainian Village and its interesting mix of historic churches, clever shops, terrific restaurants and more in this new episode of "The Grid."

Ukrainian Village holds tightly to its old traditions and history. Its namesake Ukrainian settlers and founders have left an indelible mark on the neighborhood, and the following generations haven't forgotten their roots. There are hipsters - but it's not so hip that it's exclusive.

The Grid: Exploring the Ukrainian Village neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Explore Ukrainian Village and its interesting mix of historic churches, clever shops, terrific restaurants and more in this new episode of "The Grid."

Republican Attorney General Primary Candidate Erika Harold. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Fact-check: We found no 'scheme' to raise your taxes as Erika Harold's ad claims

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

Complaining about high property taxes is the low-hanging fruit of politics in Illinois - and the subject of a 'mostly false' TV ad in the AG race.

Complaining about corruption and high property taxes is the low-hanging fruit of election politics in Illinois, and Republican attorney general candidate Erika Harold hits on both in a TV ad targeting her Democratic opponent, state Sen. Kwame Raoul.

Fact-check: We found no 'scheme' to raise your taxes as Erika Harold's ad claims

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

Complaining about high property taxes is the low-hanging fruit of politics in Illinois - and the subject of a 'mostly false' TV ad in the AG race.

Chicago Sports

Film Study: Five takeaways from the Bears' 24-17 win vs. Seahawks

By Adam L. Jahns

Thoughts and observations from the Bears' victory, including a look at coach Matt Nagy's trust in QB Mitch Trubisky.

Film Study: Five takeaways from the Bears' 24-17 win vs. Seahawks

By Adam L. Jahns

Thoughts and observations from the Bears' victory, including a look at coach Matt Nagy's trust in QB Mitch Trubisky.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Austin Calitro (58) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB117

'That's why we brought him here' — Allen Robinson posts lead-receiver stats

The Bears signed Allen Robinson to be their lead receiver. Monday night, for the first time, his stat line made him look like one

'That's why we brought him here' — Allen Robinson posts lead-receiver stats

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs breaks away from Kylie Fitts #49 of the Chicago Bears during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775177686

First-and-10: Why is red-hot Patrick Mahomes so far ahead of Mitchell Trubisky?

By Mark Potash

Nagy, who tutored Mahomes last season and is overseeing Trubisky’s development, pointed to Mahomes’ experience in the offense being a key difference.

First-and-10: Why is red-hot Patrick Mahomes so far ahead of Mitchell Trubisky?

By Mark Potash

Bears pledge more than $500,000 to local social justice reform groups

Bears players committed to donate more than $250,000 to local social justice groups, which will be matched through a new NFL program.

Bears pledge more than $500,000 to local social justice reform groups

Brother Rice star Marquise Kennedy commits to Loyola basketball

By For the Sun-Times

The three-star recruit passed on offers from Wichita State and Florida State to stay in Chicago in a big win for Porter Moser's program.

Brother Rice star Marquise Kennedy commits to Loyola basketball

By For the Sun-Times

Crime

Man robs Roscoe Village bank

A man robbed a Chase Bank branch Tuesday morning in the Roscoe Village neighborhood on the North Side.

Man robs Roscoe Village bank

A man robbed a Chase Bank branch Tuesday morning in the Roscoe Village neighborhood on the North Side.

Man wanted for trying to lure girl in Archer Heights

The man, who was in a black Honda CR-V, asked the girl if she wanted to go for a ride about 3 p.m. in the 4400 block of West 50th Street, police said.

Man wanted for trying to lure girl in Archer Heights

In this Sept. 7, 2017, photo provided by Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena poses for a photo. The former ISU golfer was found dead Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at a golf course in Ames. Collin Daniel Richards, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in her death. (Luke Lu/Iowa State University via AP) ORG XMIT: CER102

Man charged with killing Big 12 champion golfer in Iowa

By Associated Press

A man has been charged in the killing of a champion golfer from Spain after the Iowa State University student's body was found at a golf course.

Man charged with killing Big 12 champion golfer in Iowa

By Associated Press

Shots fired, squad car struck, as officers investigate crash in Avondale

By Taylor Hartz

Officers were investigating the crash at 11:44 p.m.in the 3200 block of West Barry Avenue when shots were fired.

Shots fired, squad car struck, as officers investigate crash in Avondale

By Taylor Hartz

A man was shot while driving on the 7300 block of East End. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

19 people shot — 2 fatally — over weekend in Chicago

The last fatal shooting left a man dead and a woman wounded before dawn Sunday in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.

19 people shot — 2 fatally — over weekend in Chicago

Politics

City Hall deal for Obama Center in Jackson Park: 99 years for $10

By Lynn Sweet

The other ordinance clears the legal way to plow under Cornell Drive from 59th Street to Hayes Drive to be reconfigured as green space on the campus.

City Hall deal for Obama Center in Jackson Park: 99 years for $10

By Lynn Sweet

The other ordinance clears the legal way to plow under Cornell Drive from 59th Street to Hayes Drive to be reconfigured as green space on the campus.

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2017, file photo, Anita Hill speaks at a discussion about sexual harassment in Beverly Hills, Calif. The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Kavanaugh

By Mark Sherman | Associated Press

There are parallels in the two cases. Like Kavanaugh, Thomas denied he had acted inappropriately.

The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations.

Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Kavanaugh

By Mark Sherman | Associated Press

President Donald Trump talks about Hurricane Florence following a briefing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending

By Matthew Daly | Associated Press

The stopgap bill would not address President Donald Trump's long-promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Senate on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging, $854 billion bill that funds the military and a host of civilian agencies for the next year and provides a short-term fix to keep the government open through early December.

Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending

By Matthew Daly | Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2016, file photo, employees of the Fulton County Election Preparation Center in Atlanta test electronic voting machines. Voting integrity advocates had argued Georgia's electronic voting machines are unreliable and vulnerable to hacking, but a federal judge says forcing the state to change its system to paper ballots before the midterm elections is too risky. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)

Judge won't force Georgia to use paper ballots for midterms

By Kate Brumback | Associated Press

Voting integrity advocates had sued state and county election officials.

A federal judge said forcing Georgia to scrap its electronic voting machines in favor of paper ballots for the upcoming midterm elections is too risky.

Judge won't force Georgia to use paper ballots for midterms

By Kate Brumback | Associated Press

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico tours Chinatown after riding the Red Line from 95th & the Dan Ryan to Chinatown Monday, February 21, 2011. | Jean Lachat~Sun-Times

Gery Chico joins race for mayor of Chicago: 'I'm going to do it'

By Michael Sneed

"Yes, I'm going to do it. I've decided," Chico told Sneed Tuesday. "I'm announcing my candidacy." Chico was one of six candidates for mayor in 2011.

"Yes, I'm going to do it. I've decided," Chico told Sneed Tuesday. "I'm announcing my candidacy ... not just putting out nominating petitions ... tomorrow." Chico was one of six candidates for mayor in 2011. Rahm Emanuel won that race with 55 percent of the vote; Chico had 24 percent.

Gery Chico joins race for mayor of Chicago: 'I'm going to do it'

By Michael Sneed

Obituaries

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

Laverne Burnett owned the most Harold's Chicken shacks. "He’s been in business longer and has more stores,” said CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod.

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

No, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer were not photographed in a museum. They are pictured in one of five galleries of their Winnetka home that contain their large art collection.

Beatrice “Buddy” Cummings Mayer, philanthropist and art collector, dies at 97

Buddy Mayer and her husband Robert "collected boldly, learning from dealers, but trusting their instincts,” said their family art curator Marla Hand.

Beatrice “Buddy” Cummings Mayer, philanthropist and art collector, dies at 97

Bud Gillespie, exec who took idyllic teenage road trip with Kurt Vonnegut, dies

Bud Gillespie's teenage journey with friends Kurt Vonnegut and George Jeffrey "was pretty formative for Vonnegut,” biographer Ginger Strand says.

Bud Gillespie's teenage journey with friends Kurt Vonnegut and George Jeffrey "was pretty formative for Vonnegut,” said Ginger Strand, author of "The Brothers Vonnegut.” "

Bud Gillespie, exec who took idyllic teenage road trip with Kurt Vonnegut, dies

Lydia Heston, photographer, actor, NU alum, wife of Charlton Heston, dead at 95

Lydia Heston “traveled by camel, by elephant, by biplane,” said her son Fraser. “She was the Indiana Jones of our family.”

Lydia Heston, photographer, actor, NU alum, wife of Charlton Heston, dead at 95

Lorraine H. Morton dies; Evanston's first black mayor and longest-serving mayor

Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton "had an incredible ability to bring people together, and we all loved her,” said her successor, Elizabeth Tisdahl.

Lorraine H. Morton dies; Evanston's first black mayor and longest-serving mayor

Entertainment

New members of the Joffrey Ballet Valentino Moneglia Zamora (from left), Julia Rust, Derek Drillon, Princess Reid, Anna Gerberich, Xavier Nunez and Leticia Stock are photographed at Navy Pier Chicago, September 13, 2018. | Victor Hilitski/For the Sun-Times

Joffrey Ballet welcomes seven new dancers to its ranks

Artistic director says the infusion of talent, larger than usual, will allow for more rest for the performers and more backup for the company.

Joffrey Ballet welcomes seven new dancers to its ranks

Artistic director says the infusion of talent, larger than usual, will allow for more rest for the performers and more backup for the company.

Mayor Emanuel announces 'Year of Chicago Theatre' initiative

The 2019 citywide, yearlong homage is billed as the first of its kind in the U.S. and will include performances in hundreds of venues.

Mayor Emanuel announces 'Year of Chicago Theatre' initiative