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Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivers his final budget speech to the city counsel, Wednesday, October 17, 2018. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

On his way out the door, Emanuel shows seldom-seen passion

For a tough-as-nails political tactician better known for his steely resolve, foul language and “putting points on the board” philosophy than for wearing his heart on his sleeve, Rahm Emanuel's speech on Wednesday was a virtual gusher of emotion.

By Fran Spielman

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City Hall

Alderman’s wife works City Council floor to build support for city treasurer bid

Melissa Conyears, 10th IL House candidate. | Santiago Covarrubias/Sun-Times

Melissa Conyears-Ervin, whose husband is Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), bristled at suggestions she is trying to ride into the city treasurer's job on her husband’s political coattails. “I actually have my masters in business administration and finance. I’ve spent my entire career in corporate America."

By Fran Spielman

Harvey Weinstein enters State Supreme Court, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in New York. Judge James Burke is expected to issue rulings Thursday on defense motions seeking to dismiss some or all of a six-count indictment accusing Weinstein of rape and sexual assault. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Prosecutors disclose more misconduct by Weinstein detective

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JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton walk in the Bud Billiken Day Parade on August 11, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

Pritzker campaign workers claim discrimination in federal lawsuit, demand $7.5M

The lawsuit offers a very blunt account of working for the campaign — beginning with "JB Pritzker for Governor has a race problem." Pritzker's running mate State Rep. Juliana Stratton called the suit "baseless." Gov. Bruce Rauner told reporters Wednesday morning the allegations are "troubling."

By Tina Sfondeles

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**ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS OF OCT. 1 AND 2** A series of fast food chain restaurants are seen near Saco, Maine, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2005. Mary Breen, the owner of a high-end bakery has spearheaded a petition drive to get voters to approve a proposed ordinance that would outlaw chain restaurants. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach) ORG XMIT: MEPW103

New report has a beef with most burger chains

By Sun-Times Staff

Just two burger chains — Shake Shack and BurgerFi — make the grade in a new report about their beef.

New report has a beef with most burger chains

Just two burger chains — Shake Shack and BurgerFi — make the grade in a new report about their beef.

In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 photo provided by Karen Wylie, Cazenovia High School sophomore Jake Tobin, left, helps Fairport High School senior Luke Fortner, center, during a cross country race in Auburn, N.Y. Fortner, who is legally blind, fell towards the end of the race but was assisted by Tobin, and Jerry Thompson, right, his running aide. The three then crossed the finish line together. (Karen Wylie via AP)

Runner praised for helping legally blind competitor who fell

By Associated Press

Fortner is legally blind. He slipped and fell on a hill. Tobin stopped, put his arms around Fortner and lifted him up.

Runner praised for helping legally blind competitor who fell

Fortner is legally blind. He slipped and fell on a hill. Tobin stopped, put his arms around Fortner and lifted him up.

Chicago Sports

No easing into the season for Bulls rookie Wendell Carter Jr., as Philly awaits

By Joe Cowley

Carter Jr. was officially named a starter on Wednesday, and will have a huge test in the season opener, locked up with All-Star Joel Embiid.

No easing into the season for Bulls rookie Wendell Carter Jr., as Philly awaits

By Joe Cowley

Carter Jr. was officially named a starter on Wednesday, and will have a huge test in the season opener, locked up with All-Star Joel Embiid.

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Bears 31-28. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ORG XMIT: OTK

Matt Nagy: Bears OLB Khalil Mack 'day-to-day' with ankle injury

By Patrick Finley

Khalil Mack said after the game — his first without a sack as a member of the Bears — he was "good."

Matt Nagy: Bears OLB Khalil Mack 'day-to-day' with ankle injury

By Patrick Finley

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14: Albert Wilson #15 of the Miami Dolphins carries a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775192647

There's football smart and football dumb, and Bears sure weren't smart Sunday

By Rick Telander

TELANDER: The Bears must realize how important little things are. Call it football wisdom. You just hope they get wise before they get old and hurt.

There's football smart and football dumb, and Bears sure weren't smart Sunday

By Rick Telander

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

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

Man wrongfully accused by corrupt CPD cop sues city, alleging malice

By Alice Yin

His lawsuit said officers concocted a story that he was selling drugs inside a hallway and had jettisoned a bag filled with drugs down a trash chute.

Man wrongfully accused by corrupt CPD cop sues city, alleging malice

By Alice Yin

His lawsuit said officers concocted a story that he was selling drugs inside a hallway and had jettisoned a bag filled with drugs down a trash chute.

Tuesday shootings leave 4 wounded, none dead

By Alice Yin

The day's most recent reported gun violence left a 16-year-old girl wounded late afternoon in the West Chatham neighborhood.

Tuesday shootings leave 4 wounded, none dead

By Alice Yin

Person dead after being found with gunshot wound in Chatham: police

By Alice Yin

At 1:34 a.m., officers responded to an alert from the police department's ShotSpotter gunfire sensors and found a male lying face down.

Person dead after being found with gunshot wound in Chatham: police

By Alice Yin

Sun-Times stock photo. Chicago police department, crime scene, shots fired, bullets, markers, shell casing

Man shot while walking on West Side

By Sun-Times Wire

The 24-year-old was walking about 12:50 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Chicago when he heard gunfire and realized he’d been struck in his knee.

Man shot while walking on West Side

By Sun-Times Wire

LaSalle County doctor gets 12 years for doling out opioids in exchange for sex

By Tom Schuba

Dr. Constantino Perales admitted in a plea agreement to doling out opioids and other drugs to three addicts in exchange for sex.

LaSalle County doctor gets 12 years for doling out opioids in exchange for sex

By Tom Schuba

Politics

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2019 budget recommendations, Wednesday, October 17, 2018. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

Emanuel applauds aldermen who 'took the tough votes' in final budget address

By Fran Spielman

In his final budget address to the City Council, Emanuel asked his allies to take a bow for making the tough decisions.

“We took the tough votes. You demonstrated political courage," the mayor told aldermen in his final city budget address. "They do not build statues for people who restore fiscal stability. But without sound, strong, stable finances, nothing else is possible."

Emanuel applauds aldermen who 'took the tough votes' in final budget address

By Fran Spielman

Pritzker campaign workers claim discrimination in federal lawsuit, demand $7.5M

By Tina Sfondeles

The federal lawsuit offers a very blunt account of working for the campaign — beginning with: "JB Pritzker for Governor has a race problem."

Pritzker campaign workers claim discrimination in federal lawsuit, demand $7.5M

By Tina Sfondeles

FILE- In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo two men wait to cross the street under a sign at Twitter headquarters in San Francisco. Twitter says it is releasing all of the accounts and posts related to “information operations” it has found on its service since 2016 when it and other social media companies were first found to have been used by foreign agents to meddle with U.S. elections. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Twitter airs election meddling data

By Barbara Ortutay | AP

Twitter is releasing all known accounts and posts related to "information operations" dating back to 2016.

Twitter airs election meddling data

By Barbara Ortutay | AP

Alderman's wife works City Council floor to build support for city treasurer bid

By Fran Spielman

Melissa Conyears-Ervin, wife of Ald. Jason Ervin, broke a seldom-enforced rule that only former aldermen are allowed on the City Council floor.

Alderman's wife works City Council floor to build support for city treasurer bid

By Fran Spielman

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 7: A voter fills out her ballot at a polling station for Chicago's mayor race April 7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago's mayor and candidate for re-election Rahm Emanuel is challenging Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia for Chicago Mayor in today's run-off election, after Emanuel was unable to get a majority vote in February's general election. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 540059291

After 2016 hack, Illinois says election system secure

By John O'Connor | AP

Illinois officials are assuring voters that their Nov. 6 tallies "will be securely counted."

After 2016 hack, Illinois says election system secure

By John O'Connor | AP

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.