White nationalist group's stickers found lining route of South Side Irish Parade

The pitch is to give to more than one — shop around — and get to know the candidates to figure out who is the best to beat President Donald Trump.

Pelosi hits Chicago on Tuesday for Dem House funder; Inslee, Gillibrand on deck

The pitch is to give to more than one — shop around — and get to know the candidates to figure out who is the best to beat President Donald Trump.

Plaintiff Mark Janus stands outside the Supreme Court after the court rules in a setback for organized labor that states can't force government workers to pay union fees, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ORG XMIT: DCAH113

Despite landmark ruling, judge says Janus can't have his money back

By Jon Seidel

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman disgareed that AFSCME should pay back fees Mark Janus paid as a state worker between March 2013 and July 2018.

Despite landmark ruling, judge says Janus can't have his money back

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman disgareed that AFSCME should pay back fees Mark Janus paid as a state worker between March 2013 and July 2018.

By Jon Seidel

Chicago Sports

Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews right, celebrates with teammate Patrick Kane (88) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks Monday, March 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) ORG XMIT: CXA101

Blackhawks gain ground but lose momentum in 3-2 OT loss to Canucks

By Mark Potash

‘‘I don’t think anyone really brought their ‘A’ game today,’’ captain Jonathan Toews said.

Blackhawks gain ground but lose momentum in 3-2 OT loss to Canucks

By Mark Potash

‘‘I don’t think anyone really brought their ‘A’ game today,’’ captain Jonathan Toews said.

Utility player David Bote ready to come up clutch again for Cubs this season

By Madeline Kenney

Bote had a lot of great moments during his rookie season with the Cubs in 2018 and is eager to make more memorable plays.

Utility player David Bote ready to come up clutch again for Cubs this season

By Madeline Kenney

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: AZSO101

White Sox name Carlos Rodon Opening Day starter

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Rodon was named the Sox’ Opening Day starter Monday, 10 days before their first game of the 2019 season at Kansas City.

White Sox name Carlos Rodon Opening Day starter

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon takes the ball from Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ORG XMIT: MIPS10

What a relief: With new pitcher rules, MLB takes game back from managers

By Rick Morrissey

It’s in response to managers using one reliever to face one hitter, then making a pitching change, which has turned late innings into chess matches.

What a relief: With new pitcher rules, MLB takes game back from managers

By Rick Morrissey

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye #23 of the Bradley Braves celebrates with fans after beating the Northern Iowa Panthers during the final game of the MVC Basketball Tournament at the Enterprise Center on March 10, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bradley Braves beat the Northern Iowa Panthers 57-54 to win the MVC Championship. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775304982

Bradley, we hardly knew ye: NCAA tourney will go on with or without 'local' fave

By Steve Greenberg

If the No. 15 seed Braves should happen to get their "brand" ripped clear off by No. 2 seed Michigan State on Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, oh well.

Bradley, we hardly knew ye: NCAA tourney will go on with or without 'local' fave

By Steve Greenberg

Crime

Supreme Court denies bid to resentence Jason Van Dyke in Laquan McDonald murder

By Jon Seidel and Andy Grimm

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Special Prosecutor Joseph McMahon asked the court in February for a new sentencing hearing for Van Dyke.

Supreme Court denies bid to resentence Jason Van Dyke in Laquan McDonald murder

By Jon Seidel and Andy Grimm

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Special Prosecutor Joseph McMahon asked the court in February for a new sentencing hearing for Van Dyke.

Handcuffs hang down form the admissions desk at the Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex in Crown Point, Ind. Tuesday February 14, 2012. | Stephanie Dowell~Sun-Times Media

Man arrested minutes after robbing bank next to Riverside police station

By Sam Kelly

A man was taken into custody within six minutes of robbing a bank Monday afternoon near the police station in west suburban Riverside.

Man arrested minutes after robbing bank next to Riverside police station

By Sam Kelly

Lawsuit claims Oak Park police were reckless in chase that killed 2

By David Struett

The family of a man killed in an Oak Park crash is accusing police of failing to call off a chase that left two people dead.

Lawsuit claims Oak Park police were reckless in chase that killed 2

By David Struett

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

Fast food manager charged with child sex assault days after release from prison

An Orland Park man has been charged with sexual assault of a minor less than two weeks after finishing a prison term for similar charges.

Fast food manager charged with child sex assault days after release from prison

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 30: Police investigate the murder of a young man found shot to death in the back seat of a bullet-riddled car on June 30, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. More than 300 people have been killed and more than 1700 wounded by gunfire in Chicago this year. On June 1, a task force was formed by the Chicago police, Illinois state police and the ATF to combat the gun violence in the city. ATF has formed similar task forces on a temporary basis to fight regional spikes in gun violence. Chicago's task force is the only one in the nation formed with the idea to be permanent. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775001217

Burglar strikes Beverly bar, liquor store: police

In each of the three incidents, a man was seen on video loitering outside a closed liquor store or bar before throwing concrete through a window.

Burglar strikes Beverly bar, liquor store: police

Politics

Lightfoot closing runoff campaign with a light touch ad featuring her daughter

By Fran Spielman

As Lori Lightfoot reiterates her core campaign pledge, her daughter Vivian tiptoes into the room, offers a mischievous wave and starts "flossing."

Lightfoot closing runoff campaign with a light touch ad featuring her daughter

By Fran Spielman

As Lori Lightfoot reiterates her core campaign pledge, her daughter Vivian tiptoes into the room, offers a mischievous wave and starts "flossing."

FILE- In this March 13, 2019, file photo people work in the flight deck of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane being built for TUI Group parked next to another MAX 8 also designated for TUI at Boeing Co.'s Renton Assembly Plant in Renton, Wash. U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing's 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday, the same day French aviation investigators concluded there were "clear similarities" in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Max 8 last week and a Lion Air jet in October. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file) ORG XMIT: NYBZ115

Justice Dept. probing development of Boeing jets

By Hope Yen and Tom Krisher | AP

The anti-stall system may have been involved in the Oct. 29 crash of a Lion Air jet off of Indonesia that killed 189 people.

The United States and many other countries have grounded the Max 8s and larger Max 9s as Boeing faces the challenge of proving the jets are safe to fly amid suspicions that faulty sensors and software contributed to the two crashes in less than five months.

Justice Dept. probing development of Boeing jets

By Hope Yen and Tom Krisher | AP

Pelosi hits Chicago on Tuesday for Dem House funder; Inslee, Gillibrand on deck

The pitch is to give to more than one — shop around — and get to know the candidates to figure out who is the best to beat President Donald Trump.

Pelosi hits Chicago on Tuesday for Dem House funder; Inslee, Gillibrand on deck

FILE - In this May 24, 2017, file photo, Peru's former President Alejandro Toledo addresses the New Economy Forum Globalization Dialogues at the United Nations in New York. U.S. authorities announced Monday, March 18, 2019 that Toledo, who Peruvian authorities have asked to be extradited for his alleged ties to Brazilian construction company Odebrecht, was released after a brief detention on suspicion of public intoxication in California. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) ORG XMIT: XLAT108

Ex-Peru president Alejandro 'El Cholo' Toledo arrested in US for drunkenness

By Paul Elias and Christine Armario | AP

Alejandro Toledo was Peru's president from 2001 to 2006 and developed a reputation for partying.

Alejandro Toledo's presidential aircraft became known as the "party plane" after a government official was caught on camera drunkenly singing a popular tune called "Pass Me the Bottle" while aboard a flight to Europe.

Ex-Peru president Alejandro 'El Cholo' Toledo arrested in US for drunkenness

By Paul Elias and Christine Armario | AP

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 13, 2019 US President Donald Trump listens during a meeting on drug trafficking on the Southern Border of the US in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. - With a septuagenarian president preparing his re-election bid, and two likely main challengers in their late seventies by 2020, Americans are facing an inevitable question: does age matter in White House politics? Donald Trump, the oldest person ever elected US president, will be 74 on Inauguration Day 2021. Two likely contenders for the Democratic nomination who lead early polls, Senator Bernie Sanders and former vice president Joe Biden, will be 79 and 78, respectively. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Most black Protestants and non-white Catholics disapprove of Trump's performance

By USA TODAY Network

In its latest survey, Pew found that nearly 75 percent of white evangelicals support Trump’s plan for a substantial wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

President Donald Trump has been a divisive figure within the evangelical community, with some prominent evangelicals — like Jerry Falwell, Jr., the president of Liberty University — staunchly defending Trump and his policies.

Most black Protestants and non-white Catholics disapprove of Trump's performance

By USA TODAY Network

Obituaries

9/18/96--Floyd Saunders, 70-year-old bartender at the Wrigleyville Tap 3724 N. Clark. Dave Hoekstra Nocturnal Journal Column for weekend Plus 9/20/96. Photo by Tom Cruze.

Floyd Saunders, dead at 92, Wrigleyville bartender poured shots for stars, fans

Floyd Saunders was a trusted source of drinks and advice at the Wrigleyville Tap, where musicians were frequent customers.

Floyd Saunders, dead at 92, Wrigleyville bartender poured shots for stars, fans

Floyd Saunders was a trusted source of drinks and advice at the Wrigleyville Tap, where musicians were frequent customers.

Marshall Brodien, 'TV Magic' pitchman, Wizzo the Wizard on 'Bozo,' dead at 84

Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva, followed by a funeral Mass there at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Marshall Brodien, 'TV Magic' pitchman, Wizzo the Wizard on 'Bozo,' dead at 84

Louise Irvin dies; mentored future NBA stars as 'first lady' of Mac Irvin Fire

"There's only a few people that I really consider pure at heart, and Miss Irvin was one," said Jabari Parker, the former Simeon high school star.

Louise Irvin dies; mentored future NBA stars as 'first lady' of Mac Irvin Fire

Hiro Tsuchida, well-known mentor to BMX 'flatland’ riders, collapses, dies at 49

Hiro Tsuchida, a well-known figure among BMX "flatland" riders, died after collapsing at a basketball practice. The Northwest Side resident was 49.

Hiro Tsuchida, a well-known figure among BMX "flatland" riders, has died after collapsing at a basketball practice. He was 49.

Hiro Tsuchida, well-known mentor to BMX 'flatland’ riders, collapses, dies at 49

Col. Jill Morgenthaler, Iraq vet, onetime Dem candidate, dies on scuba trip