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COPA set to release video of Chicago cop shooting unarmed autistic man

A lawsuit states that the man who was shot “functions at the cognitive level of a child, and he has difficulty communicating," adding that he "looks much younger than his age and his disabilities are immediately recognizable.”

By Sam Charles

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City Hall

Chance the Rapper endorses Amara Enyia to be Chicago’s next mayor

“I want to say narcissistically: If I back you, you have a chance," the rapper said alongside Enyia at a Tuesday morning news conference.

By Fran Spielman

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, right, speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, at the start of a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at the Treasury Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump calls Fed his 'biggest threat'

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City Hall at 121 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago on July 18, 2018. | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times

Kinky behavior by city workers fills inspector general's quarterly report

The transgressions run the gamut — from sexual misconduct, criminal theft, solicitation of bribes and misappropriation of funds to time fraud and disclosure of sensitive law enforcement information by a police communications officer at Chicago’s 911 emergency center.

By Fran Spielman

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FILE - In this July 8, 2018, file photo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., greets people following a town hall event at Belkin Family Lookout Farm, in Natick, Mass. She took the DNA test President Donald Trump urged. She’s hitting back in personal terms, calling him “creepy” on Twitter, in real time. And she’s not backing down.
When it comes to challenging the man who redefined the rules of American political combat, Warren in some ways is doing it Trump’s way. She’s getting some backlash from Native Americans and grumbling from Democrats who’d rather be talking about toppling Congress’ Republican majorities in the midterm elections three weeks away. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Elizabeth Warren's DNA claim inflames some Native Americans

By Sean Murphy | Associated Press

DNA tests are not typically used as evidence to determine tribal membership.

The DNA test that Sen. Elizabeth Warren used to try to rebut the ridicule of President Donald Trump angered some Native Americans, who complained that the genetic analysis cheapens the identities of tribal members with deeper ties to the Indian past.

Elizabeth Warren's DNA claim inflames some Native Americans

Police head challenges part of report on Starbucks arrests

By Associated Press

Ross said "we believe the profound effect on what drives citizen and police contact lies in criminal conduct and victimization."

The city police commissioner has taken issue with part of a panel's review of the high-profile arrests of two black men at a Starbucks coffee shop, rejecting its broader conclusion that racism drives contact between citizens and police.

Police head challenges part of report on Starbucks arrests

Chicago Sports

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14: Jakeem Grant #19 of the Miami Dolphins tries to avoid the tackle of Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775192647

First-and-10: Hiccup vs. Dolphins doesn’t change anything for Bears’ defense

By Mark Potash

The Bears were particularly unbowed by the poor performance, almost emphatic that the Dolphins loss didn’t change a thing.

First-and-10: Hiccup vs. Dolphins doesn’t change anything for Bears’ defense

By Mark Potash

The Bears were particularly unbowed by the poor performance, almost emphatic that the Dolphins loss didn’t change a thing.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) turns the ball, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ORG XMIT: OTK

Bears' Taylor Gabriel using speed to shine: 'Mitch, if I’m one-on-one, throw it'

By Patrick Finley

No Bears receiver has benefited so quickly from their chemistry with Mitch Trubisky. Taylor Gabriel caught five passes for a career-high 110 yards.

Bears' Taylor Gabriel using speed to shine: 'Mitch, if I’m one-on-one, throw it'

By Patrick Finley

Something to Crow about: Blackhawks' Corey Crawford on track for Thursday return

By Steve Greenberg

Enter — make that re-enter — Crawford. Will his presence re-establish the Hawks as a playoff contender? Will he become a workhorse No. 1 again?

Something to Crow about: Blackhawks' Corey Crawford on track for Thursday return

By Steve Greenberg

Big-man Bobby Portis says staying with Bulls beyond this season in his 'DNA'

By Joe Cowley

Portis and his camp decided to walk away from a contract extension at the Monday deadline, but that doesn't mean he wants to be elsewhere next season.

Big-man Bobby Portis says staying with Bulls beyond this season in his 'DNA'

By Joe Cowley

Chili Davis 'not going to blame myself,' wishes next Cubs hitting coach better

By Gordon Wittenmyer

On the day Anthony Iapoce was named to replace him, Davis said "regardless of who's there, certain players are going to have to make adjustments."

Chili Davis 'not going to blame myself,' wishes next Cubs hitting coach better

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Crime

A SWAT team responds to an armed man barricaded in an apartment early Monday in the 7000 block of South Prairie Avenue. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Man charged with killing woman, 88, wounding another at Park Manor apartment

By Matthew Hendrickson

A man has been charged with a shooting that killed one member of his family and wounded another early Monday at a Park Manor neighborhood apartment.

A man has been charged with a shooting that killed one member of his family and wounded another early Monday at a Park Manor neighborhood apartment, days after he was released from a mental health facility.

Man charged with killing woman, 88, wounding another at Park Manor apartment

By Matthew Hendrickson

Former Channahon gymnastics coach charged with sexually abusing student

By Luke Wilusz

A former coach at a southwest suburban Channahon gymnastics facility has been charged with sexually abusing a student.

Former Channahon gymnastics coach charged with sexually abusing student

By Luke Wilusz

Police investigate a shooting about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the 4300 block of West Fifth Avenue in Chicago. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

2 shot while stopped at red light near school in Lawndale

By Taylor Hartz

The men were inside a vehicle stopped at a red light when a dark colored SUV pulled up and someone inside fired shots.

2 shot while stopped at red light near school in Lawndale

By Taylor Hartz

16-year-old girl shot in West Chatham

By Sun-Times Wire

A 16-year-old girl was shot Tuesday afternoon in the West Chatham neighborhood.

16-year-old girl shot in West Chatham

By Sun-Times Wire

Man fatally shot during robbery at Lindenhurst home

By Luke Wilusz

Police were called at 2:30 a.m. for reports that someone was shot during the robbery at a home in the 300 block of Teal Road in Lindenhurst.

Man fatally shot during robbery at Lindenhurst home

By Luke Wilusz

Politics

With exactly a month to go before Election Day, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, right, and his Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker faced-off in a debate Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Chicago. (Rich Hein/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) ORG XMIT: ILCHS105

J.B. Pritzker and Bruce Rauner still rich, tax returns show

By Tina Sfondeles

Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife made $40 million in joint taxable income in 2017. J.B. Pritzker reported $34.4 million in taxable income last year.

Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife Diana Rauner made $40 million in joint taxable income in 2017 — about $33 million less than they made last year, while billionaire Democrat J.B. Pritzker and his wife reported $34.4 million in taxable income last year.

J.B. Pritzker and Bruce Rauner still rich, tax returns show

By Tina Sfondeles

Chance the Rapper endorses Amara Enyia to be Chicago's next mayor

By Fran Spielman

“I want to say narcissistically: If I back you, you have a chance," the rapper said alongside Enyia at a Tuesday morning news conference.

Chance the Rapper endorses Amara Enyia to be Chicago's next mayor

By Fran Spielman

Lauren Underwood U.S. House Nominee (D-14th), left, and Randall M. "Randy" Hultgren U.S. House Nominee (R-14th). | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Democrats Underwood, Casten outraise GOP rivals Roskam, Hultgren last quarter

By Lynn Sweet

Democrats Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten outraised GOP incumbents Randy Hultgren and Peter Roskam last quarter.

Democrats Underwood, Casten outraise GOP rivals Roskam, Hultgren last quarter

By Lynn Sweet

Private Chicago city hauler is diverting tons of recyclables to its landfills

By Madison Hopkins | Better Government Association

The Emanuel administration has allowed Waste Management to divert tons of plastics and paper from residences to landfills it owns, costing taxpayers.

Private Chicago city hauler is diverting tons of recyclables to its landfills

By Madison Hopkins | Better Government Association

William Daley, in the Sun-Times news room, Sunday, September 16th, 2018. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

Daley pads lead in mayoral fundraising; Lightfoot, McCarthy vie for second place

By Fran Spielman

The son and brother of Chicago mayors has piled up $1.32 million since belatedly joining the race less than a month ago after Emanuel dropped out.

Second place is likely to go to either former Police Board President Lori Lightfoot, with $827,794 in contributions, or fired Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, who claims to have raised $830,000 to date with "commitments" that will soon take him "well past" $1 million.

Daley pads lead in mayoral fundraising; Lightfoot, McCarthy vie for second place

By Fran Spielman

Obituaries

Don Sandburg, last surviving member of original ‘Bozo’s Circus’ cast, dies at 87

By Maureen O'Donnell

Amid all of the hijinks on screen, Don Sandburg, who played Sandy the Clown, also produced and wrote classic skits seen on “Bozo’s Circus.”

Don Sandburg, last surviving member of original ‘Bozo’s Circus’ cast, dies at 87

By Maureen O'Donnell

Amid all of the hijinks on screen, Don Sandburg, who played Sandy the Clown, also produced and wrote classic skits seen on “Bozo’s Circus.”

Marshall Bennett helped develop the industrial real estate market in Chicago

By Mitch Dudek

Marshall Bennett's work in modern industrial parks can be seen around O'Hare International Airport, throughout Chicago and around the country.

Marshall Bennett helped develop the industrial real estate market in Chicago

By Mitch Dudek

Warner Saunders — 'towering figure in broadcast in Chicago' — dies at 83

By Sun-Times Staff

Saunders collapsed Tuesday night in Chicago, according to the station. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Warner Saunders — 'towering figure in broadcast in Chicago' — dies at 83

By Sun-Times Staff

Architect Peter Roesch dies, was among last living students of Mies van der Rohe

By Maureen O'Donnell

Peter Roesch “was one of the important links between the Bauhaus of Mies and contemporary Chicago architecture,” fellow architect John Ronan said

Architect Peter Roesch dies, was among last living students of Mies van der Rohe

By Maureen O'Donnell

10-20-99 Press conference to reveal multi-million dollar contribution to Millennium Park for a major art installation and central plaza. John H. Bryan, Chairman and CEO of Sara Lee and co-chairman of Millennium Park Campaign talks with reporters. Photo by Rich Hein, Sun-Times, neg # 99-10-361

John H. Bryan Jr., renowned Chicago philanthropist, longtime Sara Lee CEO, dies

By Maureen O'Donnell

“The Bean” would have been smaller if not for John H. Bryan Jr., says Anish Kapoor, who created the iconic Millennium Park sculpture.

“The Bean” would have been smaller if not for John H. Bryan Jr., says Anish Kapoor, who created the iconic Millennium Park sculpture. Bryan, who died at 81, will be memorialized Nov. 3 at the Art Institute.