Gov. Rauner says he's done more for African Americans than any other governor

Morrow has pitched once since June 7. Justin Wilson was used instead and blew the save.

Cubs blow 9th-inning lead; closer Brandon Morrow out due to back tightness

Morrow has pitched once since June 7. Justin Wilson was used instead and blew the save.

Bulls' Gar Forman and John Paxson are on the clock, and hopefully hype free

By Joe Cowley

According to one NBA executive, the top of this draft could be fool’s gold, while picks 15-30 has some solid talent. Do Gar/Pax make the right picks?

Bulls' Gar Forman and John Paxson are on the clock, and hopefully hype free

By Joe Cowley

Cubs' Joe Maddon: Day-night schedule for doubleheader 'wrong'

“Guys are going to be here from 9 o’clock in the morning till probably midnight with a day game tomorrow,” the manager said.

Cubs' Joe Maddon: Day-night schedule for doubleheader 'wrong'

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox hits a two run home run in the 1st inning against the Cleveland Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 14, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775136267

White Sox' Abreu would be all in for All-Star Game, not Home Run Derby

By Daryl Van Schouwen

The White Sox’ Jose Abreu leads League first basemen in fan voting for the All-Star Game for the second straight week. Mitch Moreland is second.

White Sox' Abreu would be all in for All-Star Game, not Home Run Derby

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Chicago Blackhawks Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk at the United Center, Friday, December 8th, 2017. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

Eddie Olczyk to make weekly appearances on ESPN 1000 with David Kaplan

By Madeline Kenney

David Kaplan has a familiar face that will now keep him company twice a week on ESPN’s “Kap & Co.”

Eddie Olczyk to make weekly appearances on ESPN 1000 with David Kaplan

By Madeline Kenney

Crime

Armed robbers strike multiple times in Washington Park

Authorities are warning residents about a series of armed robberies earlier this month in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side.

Armed robbers strike multiple times in Washington Park

Authorities are warning residents about a series of armed robberies earlier this month in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side.

Riverside police release video of alleged DUI driver going wrong way on 1st Ave

By Matthew Hendrickson

As an officer approached the SUV, the driver threw a beer can out the passenger window, police said.

Riverside police release video of alleged DUI driver going wrong way on 1st Ave

By Matthew Hendrickson

A Chicago Police Car guards the entrance to Adelman's Truck & Equipment yard at 3033 E. 106th Avenue in Chicago. Teusday, April 1, 2014 | Sun-Times Photo~Brian Jackson

Burglars entering apartments using rear windows, doors in Albany Park

The burglaries all occurred during the daytime hours and the burglars used rear windows or doors to gain entry into the homes.

Burglars entering apartments using rear windows, doors in Albany Park

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 13: The gavel of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter rests on the dais during the second day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts September 13, 2005 in Washington, D.C. During questioning about the high court ruling on abortion, Roberts said the 1973 ruling was a court precedent. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Roberts

Peotone junior high basketball coach convicted of sending girl explicit texts

By Luke Wilusz

A south suburban junior high basketball coach was convicted of sending explicit texts to groom a girl for a sexual relationship.

Peotone junior high basketball coach convicted of sending girl explicit texts

By Luke Wilusz

Rapper XXXTentacion reported dead after shooting in Florida

By Kelli Kennedy | Associated Press

Police believe XXXTentaction may have been the victim of a robbery.

Rapper XXXTentacion reported dead after shooting in Florida

By Kelli Kennedy | Associated Press

Politics

Gov. Rauner says he's done more for African Americans than any other governor

By Stefano Esposito

Later, Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to a group of mostly black entrepreneurs, saying, “I am all about black business.”

Gov. Rauner says he's done more for African Americans than any other governor

By Stefano Esposito

Rep. Darren Sota, D-Fla., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill with Rev. Al Sharpton and social justice leaders to call on the Trump administration in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Session to stop separating children from their families at the U.S. border, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Beatrice Jin)

Sharpton, other leaders plan to visit children at border

By Tramon Lucas | Associated Press

Rev. Al Sharpton and other social justice leaders said they plan to visit immigrant children separated from their families at the U.S. border.

Calling on the Trump administration to end its “insensitive policy,” the Rev. Al Sharpton and a coalition of social justice leaders announced Tuesday that they plan to visit immigrant children separated from their families at the U.S. border with Mexico.

Sharpton, other leaders plan to visit children at border

By Tramon Lucas | Associated Press

FILE - In a Monday, March 27, 2017 file photo, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks to reporters outside the General Assembly at U.N. headquarters. Haley said Sunday, April 2, 2017, in an interview aired Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” there’s no question Russia was involved in the U.S. presidential election and that the actions of the Kremlin will be addressed after the investigations are completed. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

US expected to quit UN human rights council over treatment of Israel

By Matthew Lee and Josh Lederman | AP

Ambassador Nikki Haley threatened the pullout last year, citing longstanding U.S. complaints that the 47-member council is biased against Israel.

US expected to quit UN human rights council over treatment of Israel

By Matthew Lee and Josh Lederman | AP

Cook County faces $177 million in deficits over next two budget years

By Rachel Hinton

Cook County officials may have to fill a roughly $82 million budget hole for 2019, according to a preliminary forecast of the county’s finances.

Cook County officials may have to fill a roughly $82 million budget hole for 2019, according to a preliminary forecast of the county’s finances. Budget officials are also projecting a $95 million deficit for the county’s operating funds in 2020, setting the stage for two, rough fiscal years.

Cook County faces $177 million in deficits over next two budget years

By Rachel Hinton

Madigan taps Rauner's former watchdog to probe House for 'failures and mistakes'

By Tina Sfondeles

Maggie Hickey, who left Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration in March to join Schiff Hardin, was handpicked for the job by House Speaker Mike Madigan.

A former federal prosecutor and state inspector general who is already investigating alleged sexual abuse within Chicago Public Schools will now be tackling another thorny subject: trying to overhaul the workplace culture throughout the Illinois House of Representatives.

Madigan taps Rauner's former watchdog to probe House for 'failures and mistakes'

By Tina Sfondeles

Obituaries

Original: Elizabeth Brackett Published: Elizabeth Brackett

TV journalist Elizabeth Brackett dies after bike accident, services Wednesday

Elizabeth Brackett’s funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kenilworth Union Church in Kenilworth.

At four different TV stations during five different decades, Ms. Brackett was an indefatigable, accomplished journalist who hosted news programs, grilled politicians and reported on complex financial stories and natural catastrophes.

TV journalist Elizabeth Brackett dies after bike accident, services Wednesday

Gamaliel Ramirez, dead at 68, his Chicago murals captured beauty of Puerto Rico

Gamaliel Ramirez’s formal education ended in grade school, but he taught himself to paint and left his mark on Chicago with his murals and paintings.

Gamaliel Ramirez, a self-taught artist whose murals left splashes of saturated color all over Chicago.Mr. Ramirez created vibrant, powerful paintings and indoor and outdoor murals in Humboldt Park, Bridgeport, Englewood and South Chicago, and at the CNA Insurance building. He did murals at schools i

Gamaliel Ramirez, dead at 68, his Chicago murals captured beauty of Puerto Rico

Jazz pianist, composer, Chicago club favorite Ghalib Ghallab has died at 67

Jazz pianist and composer Ghalib Ghallab, a favorite at Chicago clubs and in Las Vegas, died Tuesday of cancer, his wife said. He was 67.

Jazz pianist and composer Ghalib Ghallab, a favorite at Chicago clubs and in Las Vegas, died Tuesday, according to his wife Toya, who said he had cancer and was ill for more than a year. He was 67.

Jazz pianist, composer, Chicago club favorite Ghalib Ghallab has died at 67

Peggy Roche Boyle, who taught Irish dance for over 40 years, has died at 73

Peggy Roche Boyle was a heel-clicking, tapping, leaping link to the line of teachers who kept Irish dance steps alive.

Peggy Roche Boyle, who taught Irish dance for over 40 years, has died at 73