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Inside the $1B restoration of the old Cook County Hospital, 'a city unto itself'

“What is old, and some view as ugly, is going to be restored to new,” said one of the people involved in the effort.

By Rachel Hinton

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$1M settlement to family of man denied medical attention while in police lock-up

A wrongful death lawsuit alleged Charles Edward Jones died because Chicago Police officers denied Jones the medical treatment he desperately needed.

By Fran Spielman

9-22-03 Maryville Academy, Des Plaines IL. Father John P. Smyth speaks to supporters during a rally in support of Maryville Academy. (Keith Hale/Sun-Times)

Lawyer for ex-Maryville priest calls sex-abuse allegations 'ridiculous'

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Community groups try to slow down $5 billion Lincoln Yards development

Several groups, including Friends of the Parks, want to call off a Chicago Plan Commission vote on the $5 billion development, set for Thursday.

By Fran Spielman

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Oscar nominations led by 'Roma,' 'Favourite'; historic nod for 'Black Panther'

By Jake Coyle | Associated Press

The day's firsts also include a best picture nod for Netflix and a best director nomination for Spike Lee.

Oscar nominations led by 'Roma,' 'Favourite'; historic nod for 'Black Panther'

The day's firsts also include a best picture nod for Netflix and a best director nomination for Spike Lee.

By Jake Coyle | Associated Press

1 killed, 1 injured in Orland Park mall shooting; shooter still at large

By Tom Schuba, Mitch Dudek and Justin Jackson

The shooter is still at large, authorities said after the shooting at the Orland Square Mall in south suburban Orland Park.

1 killed, 1 injured in Orland Park mall shooting; shooter still at large

The shooter is still at large, authorities said after the shooting at the Orland Square Mall in south suburban Orland Park.

By Tom Schuba, Mitch Dudek and Justin Jackson

Chicago Sports

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Justin Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXA105

Bulls acquire Carmelo Anthony from Rockets but plan to release him

By Joe Cowley

The move gives the Rockets salary-cap relief, while the Bulls take the money.

Bulls acquire Carmelo Anthony from Rockets but plan to release him

By Joe Cowley

The move gives the Rockets salary-cap relief, while the Bulls take the money.

Collusion collision? Slow markets for Harper, Machado could threaten labor peace

By Gordon Wittenmyer

When teams didn't spend last winter, targeting big names this year was often used as one rationale. Players are "pretty upset" it's happening again.

Collusion collision? Slow markets for Harper, Machado could threaten labor peace

By Gordon Wittenmyer

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, hands off the championship trophy to quarterback Tom Brady after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: AFC229

Thank goodness for Patriots, the much-needed object of our hatred

By Rick Morrissey

They’re the villains many of us need in our lives, and they have two nefarious rogues on whom to heap our hostility -- Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.

Thank goodness for Patriots, the much-needed object of our hatred

By Rick Morrissey

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 24-10. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) ORG XMIT: MNCN134

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky to play in Pro Bowl

By Patrick Finley

He'll replace Rams quarterback Jared Goff, who will skip the game and play in the Super Bowl in two weeks.

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky to play in Pro Bowl

By Patrick Finley

Bulls beat Cavs to end 10-game losing streak but lose in Zion sweepstakes

By Joe Cowley

The Cavaliers maintained bragging rights for the worst record in the league by losing to the Bulls 104-88.

Bulls beat Cavs to end 10-game losing streak but lose in Zion sweepstakes

By Joe Cowley

Crime

4 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago shootings over MLK holiday weekend

By Sun-Times Wire

At least three people were murdered in the first night of the weekend, including a woman found shot to death on the Northwest Side.

4 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago shootings over MLK holiday weekend

By Sun-Times Wire

At least three people were murdered in the first night of the weekend, including a woman found shot to death on the Northwest Side.

Chicago police investigate the scene where a 13-year-old boy was grazed in the head by a bullet, Monday morning, in the first block of West 105th Street, in the Fernwood neighborhood. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Boy, 13, wounded by 3 shooters during rideshare drop-off in Fernwood

By Sun-Times Wire

Three males began talking to him and fired gunshots at him as he sat in the vehicle.

Boy, 13, wounded by 3 shooters during rideshare drop-off in Fernwood

By Sun-Times Wire

1 dead, 4 wounded in Sunday shootings

By Sun-Times Wire

The sole murder victim was a teenage boy who was found shot to death in a South Side apartment stairwell.

1 dead, 4 wounded in Sunday shootings

By Sun-Times Wire

Man, 49, shot by stranger asking for cigarette in South Shore

By Sun-Times Wire

When he said no, one of the two males shot him in the left arm, police said.

Man, 49, shot by stranger asking for cigarette in South Shore

By Sun-Times Wire

People on their cellphones for story on World Health Organization study linking cellphones and cancer Tuesday, May 31, 2011. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Police alert: thieves grab cellphones from people's hands on Near North Side

By Sun-Times Wire

In two of the robberies, the thieves fled in a black car, police said.

Police alert: thieves grab cellphones from people's hands on Near North Side

By Sun-Times Wire

Politics

Community groups try to slow down $5 billion Lincoln Yards development

By Fran Spielman

Several groups, including Friends of the Parks, want to call off a Chicago Plan Commission vote on the $5 billion development, set for Thursday.

Community groups try to slow down $5 billion Lincoln Yards development

By Fran Spielman

Several groups, including Friends of the Parks, want to call off a Chicago Plan Commission vote on the $5 billion development, set for Thursday.

New lawsuit against Pritzker campaign alleges sexual discrimination

By Jon Seidel

This is the second lawsuit the Pritzker campaign has faced. In October, 10 campaign workers sued alleging racial discrimination and harassment.

New lawsuit against Pritzker campaign alleges sexual discrimination

By Jon Seidel

Trump immigration plan DOA — can Kushner-Durbin relationship lead to deal?

By Lynn Sweet

Trump's immigration package was rejected by Democrats on Saturday. Could an unexpected political relationship help strike a deal?

Trump immigration plan DOA — can Kushner-Durbin relationship lead to deal?

By Lynn Sweet

3-3-10 Mayor Daley listens after introducing Gery Chico, right, as his appointment to the City Colleges Board of Trustees, and recommended the board to elect Chico as Chair, and recommended Cheryl Hyman as Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago Wednesday during a press conference in City Hall. photo by Jean Lachat/Sun-Times

Fact-check: Did Chico cut waste, taxes in less than 7 months at City Colleges?

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

City Colleges did cut its property tax levy under Chico. Still, the breaks he oversaw were so modest that it is doubtful Chicago homeowners noticed.

Board documents from Chico’s days appear to back his claim that property taxes and spending were cut under his watch. But those same documents also make clear that savings passed on to individual taxpayers from his property tax cuts were underwhelming and set in motion before Chico took over.

Fact-check: Did Chico cut waste, taxes in less than 7 months at City Colleges?

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

In this Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 image made from video provided by the Survival Media Agency, a teenager wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, center left, stands in front of an elderly Native American singing and playing a drum in Washington. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington in Kentucky is looking into this and other videos that show youths, possibly from the diocese's all-male Covington Catholic High School, mocking Native Americans at a rally in Washington. (Survival Media Agency via AP) ORG XMIT: NY520

Catholic high school students in 'MAGA' hats mock Vietnam veteran after rally

By Adam Beam and Brian Melley | AP

The Indigenous Peoples March in Washington on Friday coincided with the March for Life, which drew thousands of anti-abortion protesters.

"When I was there singing, I heard them saying 'Build that wall, build that wall,'" Nathan Phillips, a 64-year-old Native American man singing and playing a drum said, as he wiped away tears in a video posted on Instagram.

Catholic high school students in 'MAGA' hats mock Vietnam veteran after rally

By Adam Beam and Brian Melley | AP

Obituaries

Glenna Linder, dead at 92, made her mark as an undercover mall cop for Carson's

By Maureen O'Donnell

"It was almost like your grandmother was scolding you," police commander says of Glenda Linder, who spent years nabbing shoplifters for Carson's.

Glenna Linder, dead at 92, made her mark as an undercover mall cop for Carson's

By Maureen O'Donnell

"It was almost like your grandmother was scolding you," police commander says of Glenda Linder, who spent years nabbing shoplifters for Carson's.

Lawyer Randy Crumpton dies at 53; connected film, music, political communities

By Maureen O'Donnell

“He was one of Chicago’s premier socialite-connectors, particularly for the African-American community,” said friend James Ramos.

Lawyer Randy Crumpton dies at 53; connected film, music, political communities

By Maureen O'Donnell

NOV 2 1984, NOV 11 1984 BARBARA PROCTOR CONNIE SHIRAKAWA

Barbara Proctor, pioneering ad woman whoes success drew White House praise, dies

By Maureen O'Donnell

Barbara Proctor "helped open up the category of black-owned advertising agencies focused on the black consumer market," said adman Tom Burrell.

Barbara Proctor, pioneering ad woman whoes success drew White House praise, dies

By Maureen O'Donnell

Edward Morris Bakwin: A businessman, a family man, and so much more

By Michael Sneed

SNEED: Said friend Lois Robles: “An amazing man, an avid fisherman, Pete would fish anyplace ... and that is why he bought his Indiana property. It contained three lakes.”

Edward Morris Bakwin: A businessman, a family man, and so much more

By Michael Sneed

‘True love story’: Woman dies on couple's 68th anniversary, husband hours later

By Maureen O'Donnell

After Maria Mata died on their 68th wedding anniversary, relatives say her husband Simon said in Spanish "I'm coming, Mamacita." He died the next day.

Maria and Simon Mata were married for 68 years — until they died within hours of each other in the same bed at a nursing home in Chicago Heights last weekend. Maria Mata, 90, died first. Simon Mata, 95, told her he would follow soon and did.