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Richard T. Ford II, the First Deputy Fire Commissioner of the CFD, at a Coordinated drill between Whitney Young High School, the Chicago Fire Department and The Chicago Police Department for training on dealing with an active shooter, April 26th, 2018. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

Emanuel acts to ease leadership vacuum in Chicago Fire Department

The City Council last week quietly approved an amended salary resolution that could put more money into the pockets of Fire Department brass — or at least eliminate some of the financial disincentive to accepting an exempt position.

By Fran Spielman

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City Hall

Aim of new City Colleges of Chicago program: more ‘Men of Color in Education’

"In districts that have majority students of color, why shouldn't they see people that represent them?" asked one mentor in City Colleges' program.

By Maudlyne Ihejirika

Red, Brown, Purple line service resumes at Belmont after person fatally struck

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181127-N-MJ135-1188 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 27, 2018) Capt. Andrew Carlson is piped aboard assuming command of the Zumwalt-class destroyer the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). Carlson relieved Capt. Scott A. Tait. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)

USS Zumwalt, 'a slab-sided techno-iceberg' of a ship, has Chicago-area captain

The Zumwalt is the sort of thing the public never thinks about until the moment it becomes the only thing they think about. Here's to smooth sailing.

By Neil Steinberg

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FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2011 file photo, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, speaks to reporters as his wife, Patti, listens at the federal building in Chicago. President Donald Trump says he is considering commuting the sentence of ex- Gov. Blagojevich and pardoning Martha Stewart. The comments came aboard Air Force One on Thursday, May 31, 2018, after he tweeted that he planned to pardon conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza. Blagojevich, a Democrat, began serving his 14-year prison sentence on corruption convictions in 2012. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File) ORG XMIT: CER202

Trump tweet about TV interview by Blagojevich's wife sparks clemency questions

By Mitch Dudek

President Donald Trump called a Fox News interview — which aired Friday — with Blagojevich's wife, Patti, "required television watching."

Trump tweet about TV interview by Blagojevich's wife sparks clemency questions

President Donald Trump called a Fox News interview — which aired Friday — with Blagojevich's wife, Patti, "required television watching."

Antoinette Vigilante, ex-wife of Patrick Arbor, spoke with columnist Mark Brown at the Sun-Times Tuesday, December 11, 2018. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Ex-wife on former CBOT chairman: 'I find his behavior replicates the devil'

By Mark Brown

BROWN: Antoinette Vigilante breaks her silence as her 82-year-old ex-husband sits in jail, in contempt for failing to pay her an $18 million judgment.

BROWN: Antoinette Vigilante breaks her silence as her 82-year-old ex-husband sits in jail, in contempt for failing to pay her an $18 million judgment. She says: “I think he’s doing this because he wants to win, and winning means not giving me a penny.”

Ex-wife on former CBOT chairman: 'I find his behavior replicates the devil'

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The Grid: Exploring the Lincoln Square neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Lincoln Square is charming with a real neighborly feel plus it has restaurants with around the globe cuisine.

Lincoln Square is a great neighborhood for food enthusiasts. There’s a range of price points and cuisine offerings from all over the globe. Ji Suk Yi especially likes that so much of it is BYOB which really makes it accessible to everyone.

The Grid: Exploring the Lincoln Square neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Lincoln Square is charming with a real neighborly feel plus it has restaurants with around the globe cuisine.

Food We Love: A Chicago pizza tour explores deep dish, tavern style, pan pizza

By Linda Yu

Chicago style pizza is more than deep dish. Go on a pizza tour with food writer Steve Dolinsky to learn more in this new episode of "Food We Love."

Food writer Steve Dolinsky sampled the pizza at nearly 200 Chicago pizza places for his new book. Tour some of his top picks in this new episode of "Food We Love with Linda Yu."

Food We Love: A Chicago pizza tour explores deep dish, tavern style, pan pizza

By Linda Yu

Chicago style pizza is more than deep dish. Go on a pizza tour with food writer Steve Dolinsky to learn more in this new episode of "Food We Love."

Chicago Sports

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears carries the football past Kentrell Brice #29 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775192776

Bears beat rival Packers to clinch NFC North title

By Patrick Finley

The Bears won their first NFC North title since 2010 by beating the Packers for only the second time in 11 tries.

Bears beat rival Packers to clinch NFC North title

By Patrick Finley

The Bears won their first NFC North title since 2010 by beating the Packers for only the second time in 11 tries.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) reacts after the San Jose Sharks scored during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday Dec. 16, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) ORG XMIT: CXA104

Blackhawks lose goalie Corey Crawford to another concussion vs. Sharks

By Jason Lieser

Crawford, who missed extended time with a concussion last season, suffered another one Sunday in a collision against the Sharks.

Blackhawks lose goalie Corey Crawford to another concussion vs. Sharks

By Jason Lieser

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB159

Bears playoff scenarios 2018: How the NFC North champs can still earn a bye

By Satchel Price

The Bears still have a shot at a first-round bye, but it'll depend largely on what the Rams and Saints do to end the season.

Bears playoff scenarios 2018: How the NFC North champs can still earn a bye

By Satchel Price

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears returns an interception in front of Lane Taylor #65 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.The Bears defeated the Packers 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775192776

Eddie Jackson suffers sprained ankle after snapping Rodgers' record streak

By Mark Potash

But coach Matt Nagy acknowledged relief that the injury wasn’t worse, though a sprained ankle could keep Jackson out for a while.

Eddie Jackson suffers sprained ankle after snapping Rodgers' record streak

By Mark Potash

Cops say Tommy Hawk attacked at UC; video shows mascot land punches too

By Madeline Kenney

Police say Tommy Hawk was attacked by a fan in a United Center concourse during the Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Cops say Tommy Hawk attacked at UC; video shows mascot land punches too

By Madeline Kenney

Crime

Police investigate the shooting of a 18-year-old man Friday evening in the 7400 block of South Colfax. | Justin Jackson/Sun-Times

24 shot — 1 fatally — in weekend gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Most recently, a gunman shot three men inside a staircase early Monday on the South Side.

A 31-year-old man shot and killed early Saturday in the Austin neighborhood.

24 shot — 1 fatally — in weekend gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

A 31-year-old man shot and killed early Saturday in the Austin neighborhood.

Gunman shoots 3 men during argument inside South Side stairwell

By Alice Yin

A man shot the three of them inside an apartment stairwell in the 5600 block of South Princeton Avenue, police said.

Gunman shoots 3 men during argument inside South Side stairwell

By Alice Yin

Police: Man in custody after shooting ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in Chatham

By Alice Yin

The ex-boyfriend, 50, walked into the residence at 11 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Champlain and started fighting the 52-year-old man, police said.

Police: Man in custody after shooting ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in Chatham

By Alice Yin

Man who lied about Mag Mile stabbing actually cut himself, prosecutors say

By David Struett

A man charged with lying about being stabbed during a robbery allegedly cut himself after arguing with his girlfriend.

Man who lied about Mag Mile stabbing actually cut himself, prosecutors say

By David Struett

Judge who now faces state inquiry after gun acquittal got a break most don’t

By Alecia Richards | Injustice Watch

Joseph Claps was acquitted when judge found no proof he had a real gun at courthouse. But others are convicted in Cook County with no gun as evidence.

Other defendants have been convicted of gun charges based on less evidence than there was against Judge Joseph Claps. Injustice Watch found 14 cases in Cook County since 2015 in which there was a conviction though no gun was found.

Judge who now faces state inquiry after gun acquittal got a break most don’t

By Alecia Richards | Injustice Watch

Politics

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin holds a press conference to speak about DACA at the National Immigrant Justice Center, Tuesday afternoon, April 3, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Sen. Durbin: 'The Republicans have no alternative to the Affordable Care Act'

By Lynn Sweet

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Republicans lost the House in part because voters with pre-existing conditions worried about losing health insurance.

Sen. Dick Durbin D-Ill., said Republicans lost the House in part because voters with pre-existing conditions worried about loosing health insurance.

Sen. Durbin: 'The Republicans have no alternative to the Affordable Care Act'

By Lynn Sweet

Sen. Dick Durbin D-Ill., said Republicans lost the House in part because voters with pre-existing conditions worried about loosing health insurance.

FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, speaks at the Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and democracy in Washington. A typographical error in a tweet written by one of President Donald Trump’s lawyers has linked to an anti-Trump prank. Giuliani wrote on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, that the social network had “allowed someone to invade my text with a disgusting anti-President message.” But Giuliani had inadvertently created a hyperlink when he failed to put a space after a period in a Nov. 30 tweet. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Giuliani: 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview Trump

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump's attorney is categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.

Giuliani: 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview Trump

By Associated Press

Fact-check: What’s missing from Daley’s pledge to freeze property taxes

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

The Daley ad fails to make clear is that he is only promising to freeze a portion of the various property tax levies that make up a typical bill.

Fact-check: What’s missing from Daley’s pledge to freeze property taxes

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

President Donald Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, right, and first lady Melania Trump, left, gives the thumbs-up as he greets people during the Congressional Ball in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Investigations look at Trump's life from all angles

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump's business associates, political advisers and family members are being probed, along with the practices of his late father.

Investigations look at Trump's life from all angles

By Associated Press

'Strange situation': Rookie aldermen locked in battle — against each other

By Alexandra Arriaga

Ald. Raymond Lopez and Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa are engaged in a war of words after Rosa backed a campaign to oust Lopez from office.

'Strange situation': Rookie aldermen locked in battle — against each other

By Alexandra Arriaga

Obituaries

Hockey lover Tom Moro, owner of Johnny's IceHouse, dies at 49

By Mitchell Armentrout and Stefano Esposito

Moro was already a regular in goalie pads at Johnny's, so he bought it and helped turn it into a major hub for young players across the Chicago area.

Moro was already a regular on the ice at Johnny's — the center of Chicago's hockey scene — so he bought it, then helped turn it into a major hub for young players across the Chicago area. He more than tripled business at Johnny's, which now has more than 300 families in its Jets youth hockey club.