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Ald. Jason C. Ervin (28th) speaks with members of the media after Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivered his 2016 budget address to the Chicago City Council at City Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. | Ashlee Rezin/For the Sun-Times

Aldermen agree to outlaw 'prostitution-related loitering'

The move comes at the behest of West Side Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), who has residents that are unable to have their kids play outside.

By Fran Spielman

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Karen Lewis retires from CTU to battle cancer: ‘I’m not giving up this fight’

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2012, photo, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis takes a break from negotiations over teachers' contracts with the Chicago Board of Education to address a rally of thousands of public school teachers in downtown Chicago. Lewis says she is stepping down because her battle with brain cancer has made it impossible to do her job "at my best." Lewis said Friday, June 22, 2018, that she's submitted her retirement papers to the Chicago Board of Education. (AP Photo/Sitthixay Ditthavong, File) ORG XMIT: CX201

Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis submitted retirement papers Friday, a union spokeswoman said. Lewis has battled brain cancer since 2014.

By Lauren FitzPatrick

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle addresses the media after being named Chair of the county Democratic Party on April 18, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

Toni Preckwinkle wants to weaken law that her medical examiner doesn't follow

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Black Fire Brigade opens clubhouse for peer support, youth mentoring

The Black Fire Brigade’s new clubhouse is a place for fellowship and support when confronted by departmental racism. It’s a place from which to mentor black youth, a place where more young black men and women can be helped to prepare for and pass the firefighters’ exam.

By Maudlyne Ihejirika

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Activists of Good Kids Mad City lie down while holding signs of people shot and killed by the Chicago Police Department, Monday, June 11, 2018, in Chicago's City Hall. The group held a press conference with two students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where a gunman shot and killed 17 people, to oppose the planned construction of a $95 million police and fire training academy on the city's West Side. (AP Photo/Annie Rice) ORG XMIT: ILAR201

Today's protests: Many voices, social media, not one leader

By Sharon Cohen | Associated Press

The new wave of political activism, marked by protests in the nation’s capital and cities across America, looks more anonymous.

Today's protests: Many voices, social media, not one leader

The new wave of political activism, marked by protests in the nation’s capital and cities across America, looks more anonymous.

Wrangling over street renaming puts African-American aldermen on the hot seat

By Mary Mitchell

No one can argue Ida B. Wells, a civil rights icon and anti-lynching crusader who raised her family in Chicago, shouldn’t have a street named for her.

Renewed interest in Ida B. Wells’ legacy is putting the City Council on the hot seat. An ordinance introduced to rename Balbo Drive for Wells was held up in committee last week when it was clear there were not enough votes to pass the measure.

Wrangling over street renaming puts African-American aldermen on the hot seat

Chicago Sports

Seeing Red: Cubs lose again to last-place Cincinnati

By Gordon Wittenmyer

After winning a tight, intense series against the Dodgers, the Cubs lost their second straight game to the Reds.

Seeing Red: Cubs lose again to last-place Cincinnati

By Gordon Wittenmyer

After winning a tight, intense series against the Dodgers, the Cubs lost their second straight game to the Reds.

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Adam Boqvist poses after being selected eighth overall by the Chicago Blackhawks during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775166224

Blackhawks take Swedish defenseman Adam Boqvist with No. 8 pick

By Mark Lazerus

Hawks choose 17-year-old blue-liner over fellow defensemen Noah Dobson and Evan Bouchard and sniper Oliver Wahlstrom.

Blackhawks take Swedish defenseman Adam Boqvist with No. 8 pick

By Mark Lazerus

White Sox split with A's, ending long losing streak as 'clown' talk continues

By Steve Greenberg

Reactions in the Sox’ clubhouse to pitcher Reynaldo Lopez’s recent criticism of the team were mixed.

White Sox split with A's, ending long losing streak as 'clown' talk continues

By Steve Greenberg

The Bulls weren't losers in the NBA Draft, but they weren't winners, either

By Joe Cowley

He will produce and play hard and, more important, will keep front-office jobs protected for a few more years.

The Bulls weren't losers in the NBA Draft, but they weren't winners, either

By Joe Cowley

Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Pillar reacts after being called out on strikes during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2016. The White Sox won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXS119

Man sues MLB, Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by flying bat at White Sox game

By Nader Issa

A man is taking Major League Baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays to court after he claims he was hit by a flying bat in a June 2016 game in Chicago.

Man sues MLB, Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by flying bat at White Sox game

By Nader Issa

Crime

5 wounded in South Side shooting

By David Struett

The shooting happened shortly after midnight in the 5100 block of South Indiana Avenue.

5 wounded in South Side shooting

By David Struett

The shooting happened shortly after midnight in the 5100 block of South Indiana Avenue.

Schaumburg police officer charged with DUI, resigns after 28 years

By Matthew Hendrickson

Officer John Raftery crashed in to a parkway tree early Friday while off-duty and was charged with a misdemeanor count of DUI.

Schaumburg police officer charged with DUI, resigns after 28 years

By Matthew Hendrickson

Chicago Police block off 47th Street near Paulina after a vehicle drove on the sidewalk and damaged several gas meters early Monday, May 29, 2017. Chicago Police tape. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Driver shot in Logan Square

By David Struett

The shooting happened in the 3600 block of West Diversey Avenue.

Driver shot in Logan Square

By David Struett

Man charged with murder in fatal Near North Side crash

By David Struett

Ammar Hussain, 27, of Lincolnwood, was charged with murder and several felony counts of fleeing officers.

Man charged with murder in fatal Near North Side crash

By David Struett

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

3 wounded Friday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

The last shooting wounded a woman in the South Chicago neighborhood.

3 wounded Friday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Politics

People hold up signs and photographs during a demonstration opposed to the White House policy that separated more than 2,300 children from their parents over the past several weeks in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump tells GOP to 'stop wasting their time' on immigration

By Alan Fram and Zeke Miller | AP

Stubborn differences between conservative and more moderate Republicans in the House have stalled immigration legislation on Capitol Hill.

President Donald Trump on Friday told his fellow Republicans in Congress to “stop wasting their time” on immigration legislation until after November, dismissing his party’s struggle to surmount internal divisions.

Trump tells GOP to 'stop wasting their time' on immigration

By Alan Fram and Zeke Miller | AP

Toni Preckwinkle wants to weaken law that her medical examiner doesn't follow

By Robert Herguth and Tim Novak

THE WATCHDOGS: Faced with medical examiner’s routine failure to visit death scenes, county board prez Toni Preckwinkle moves to drop that requirement.

THE WATCHDOGS: Faced with medical examiner’s routine failure to visit death scenes, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle moves to do away with that requirement.

Toni Preckwinkle wants to weaken law that her medical examiner doesn't follow

By Robert Herguth and Tim Novak

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at a news conference Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Chicago. The Boring Company, founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has been selected to build a high-speed underground transportation system that it says will whisk passengers from downtown Chicago to O'Hare International Airport in mere minutes. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) ORG XMIT: ILKS1

Rahm’s tabloid tie: Mayor once worked on deal with Enquirer boss linked to Trump

By Robert Herguth

THE WATCHDOGS: Mayor Rahm Emanuel came to know David Pecker through working on a deal during the time Emanuel was working at an investment firm.

THE WATCHDOGS: How Mayor Rahm Emanuel came to know CEO of National Enquirer parent that bought but didn’t publish former Playboy model’s allegation of affair with Donald Trump and whose records feds reportedly subpoenaed in investigation of Trump ‘fixer’ Michael D. Cohen.

Rahm’s tabloid tie: Mayor once worked on deal with Enquirer boss linked to Trump

By Robert Herguth

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

Supreme Court says police need a warrant to track suspects by cellphone

By Associated Press

Police collection of cellphone tower information has become an important tool in criminal investigations.

The justices’ 5-4 decision Friday is a victory for privacy in the digital age. Police collection of cellphone tower information has become an important tool in criminal investigations.

Supreme Court says police need a warrant to track suspects by cellphone

By Associated Press

No, thank you! That's Pritzker's snarky message to Rauner in latest TV ad

By Tina Sfondeles

Pritzker’s TV ad features out-of-state residents thanking Rauner for creating jobs in their neighboring states by talking “trash about his own state.”

Pritzker’s “Thanks Gov” TV ad features out-of-state residents thanking Rauner for creating jobs in their neighboring states by talking “trash about his own state.” “Because when Bruce Rauner calls Illinois ‘a horrible place to do business,’ guess where the jobs go?” one man asks in the new spot.

No, thank you! That's Pritzker's snarky message to Rauner in latest TV ad

By Tina Sfondeles

Obituaries

Richard Greenberg, who evoked distinctive moods for Hollywood movies, dead at 71

By Maureen O'Donnell

West Rogers Park native Richard Greenberg was Oscar-nominated for special effects on “Predator” and created striking title sequences for many movies.

Richard Greenberg, who evoked distinctive moods for Hollywood movies, dead at 71

By Maureen O'Donnell

West Rogers Park native Richard Greenberg was Oscar-nominated for special effects on “Predator” and created striking title sequences for many movies.

James Short helped shape sociology with early study of Chicago street gangs

By Maureen O'Donnell

James Short directed “One of the most comprehensive gang studies ever conducted,” said sociologist Lorine A. Hughes.

James Short helped shape sociology with early study of Chicago street gangs

By Maureen O'Donnell

Longtime Little League Baseball coach on Far South Side dies at 48

By Mary Mitchell

“He wanted to be cremated and he wanted me to spread his ashes on the baseball diamond at Gately Stadium,” his wife, Cathy Peterson told me.

Besides being devoted to little league baseball, Peterson organized food and clothing drives for several women’s shelters. At the beginning of this school year, he donated 100 book bags to a neighborhood school.

Longtime Little League Baseball coach on Far South Side dies at 48

By Mary Mitchell

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TV journalist Elizabeth Brackett dies after bike accident, services Wednesday

By Maureen O'Donnell

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

By Maureen O'Donnell

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

By Maureen O'Donnell

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