Chicago McDonald's workers join nationwide protest against sexual harrassment

Laverne Burnett owned the most Harold's Chicken shacks. "He’s been in business longer and has more stores,” said CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod.

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Kanye West attends the Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Bethesda Terrace on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775216294

'I'm moving back to Chicago,' Kanye West says at Chance the Rapper event

By Darel Jevens

Not known: Whether Kim and the kids are on board.

'I'm moving back to Chicago,' Kanye West says at Chance the Rapper event

Not known: Whether Kim and the kids are on board.

Featured Videos

The Grid: Exploring the Ukrainian Village neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Explore Ukrainian Village and its interesting mix of historic churches, clever shops, terrific restaurants and more in this new episode of "The Grid."

Ukrainian Village holds tightly to its old traditions and history. Its namesake Ukrainian settlers and founders have left an indelible mark on the neighborhood, and the following generations haven't forgotten their roots. There are hipsters - but it's not so hip that it's exclusive.

The Grid: Exploring the Ukrainian Village neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Explore Ukrainian Village and its interesting mix of historic churches, clever shops, terrific restaurants and more in this new episode of "The Grid."

Republican Attorney General Primary Candidate Erika Harold. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Fact-check: We found no 'scheme' to raise your taxes as Erika Harold's ad claims

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

Complaining about high property taxes is the low-hanging fruit of politics in Illinois - and the subject of a 'mostly false' TV ad in the AG race.

Complaining about corruption and high property taxes is the low-hanging fruit of election politics in Illinois, and Republican attorney general candidate Erika Harold hits on both in a TV ad targeting her Democratic opponent, state Sen. Kwame Raoul.

Fact-check: We found no 'scheme' to raise your taxes as Erika Harold's ad claims

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

Complaining about high property taxes is the low-hanging fruit of politics in Illinois - and the subject of a 'mostly false' TV ad in the AG race.

Chicago Sports

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis (27) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Aaron Lynch (99), defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB140

Bears give Matt Nagy his first win, hang on to game-changing pick this time

Say this for the Bears: When they had a chance to intercept a pass to win the game, they did it this time.

Say this for the Bears: this time, when they had a chance to intercept a pass to win the game, they did it.

Bears give Matt Nagy his first win, hang on to game-changing pick this time

Say this for the Bears: this time, when they had a chance to intercept a pass to win the game, they did it.

No longer lovable losers -- or winners? Even MLB mocked Cubs for Contreras gaffe

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Good luck finding sympathy or benefit of the doubt for a team that wears its pride, self-opinion and even at times a target on its T-shirt sleeve.

No longer lovable losers -- or winners? Even MLB mocked Cubs for Contreras gaffe

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Former Chicago Bears and Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher receives a Ring of Excellence from Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey during the halftime of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB133

Brian Urlacher finally returns to Soldier Field: 'Coolest thing was the fans'

Monday marked the chance for the Bears to celebrate Urlacher’s Hall of Fame enshrinement last month in their own stadium.

Monday marked the chance for the Bears to celebrate Urlacher’s Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement last month inside their own stadium.

Brian Urlacher finally returns to Soldier Field: 'Coolest thing was the fans'

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gets sacked by Chicago Bears linebacker Aaron Lynch (99) as he is pressured by Lynch and cornerback Bryce Callahan (37) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB110

Bears vs. Seahawks: Final score and highlights for Week 2

By Satchel Price

The Bears look to improve their record to 1-1 with a "Monday Night Football" matchup against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks.

Bears vs. Seahawks: Final score and highlights for Week 2

By Satchel Price

Brother Rice star Marquise Kennedy commits to Loyola basketball

By For the Sun-Times

The three-star recruit passed on offers from Wichita State and Florida State to stay in Chicago in a big win for Porter Moser's program.

Brother Rice star Marquise Kennedy commits to Loyola basketball

By For the Sun-Times

Crime

Man wanted for trying to lure girl in Archer Heights

The man, who was in a black Honda CR-V, asked the girl if she wanted to go for a ride about 3 p.m. in the 4400 block of West 50th Street, police said.

Man wanted for trying to lure girl in Archer Heights

The man, who was in a black Honda CR-V, asked the girl if she wanted to go for a ride about 3 p.m. in the 4400 block of West 50th Street, police said.

Police investigate the scene where a man was shot and killed Monday night in the 5700 block of South Winchester. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

2 killed, 4 wounded in shootings Monday

Two men were killed in less then two hours in shootings on the South Side.

2 killed, 4 wounded in shootings Monday

In this Sept. 7, 2017, photo provided by Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena poses for a photo. The former ISU golfer was found dead Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at a golf course in Ames. Collin Daniel Richards, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in her death. (Luke Lu/Iowa State University via AP) ORG XMIT: CER102

Man charged with killing Big 12 champion golfer in Iowa

A man has been charged in the killing of a champion golfer from Spain after the Iowa State University student's body was found at a golf course.

Man charged with killing Big 12 champion golfer in Iowa

Shots fired, squad car struck, as officers investigate crash in Avondale

By Taylor Hartz

Officers were investigating the crash at 11:44 p.m.in the 3200 block of West Barry Avenue when shots were fired.

Shots fired, squad car struck, as officers investigate crash in Avondale

By Taylor Hartz

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

19 people shot — 2 fatally — over weekend in Chicago

The last fatal shooting left a man dead and a woman wounded before dawn Sunday in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.

19 people shot — 2 fatally — over weekend in Chicago

Politics

Emanuel gets book deal, will write on political vacuum being filled by cities

By Fran Spielman

New York mega-publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday it will publish a book in 2020 by the man who will soon be the former mayor of Chicago.

New York mega-publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday it will publish a book in 2020 by the man who will soon be the former mayor of Chicago titled, “The Nation City: Why Mayors Run the World.”

Emanuel gets book deal, will write on political vacuum being filled by cities

By Fran Spielman

WATCH LIVE: Candidates for Attorney General meet with Sun-Times Editorial Board

By Sun-Times Editorial Board

Republican nominee Erika Harold, Democrat nominee Kwame Raoul and Libertarian Bubba Harsy are seeking your vote to be the next Illinois AG.

Republican nominee Erika Harold, Democratic nominee Kwame Raoul and Libertarian Bubba Harsy are seeking your vote to be the next Illinois attorney general. They are talking today with members of the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board. The general election is Nov. 6.

WATCH LIVE: Candidates for Attorney General meet with Sun-Times Editorial Board

By Sun-Times Editorial Board

National Security Adviser Michael Flynn speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Flynn said the administration is putting Iran "on notice" after it tested a ballistic missile. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ORG XMIT: DCCK101

Mueller clears way for Michael Flynn sentencing

Special counsel Robert Mueller is ready for a judge to sentence former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Mueller clears way for Michael Flynn sentencing

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of the President's National Council of the American Worker in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump declassifies documents related to Russia probe

President Donald Trump is declassifying a trove of documents related to the early days of the FBI's Russia investigation.

Trump declassifies documents related to Russia probe

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Both parties are grappling with tremendous political risks in the midst of an increasingly messy Supreme Court fight. Republicans risked alienating women, particularly in the nation’s suburbs, by embracing President Trump’s hand-picked nominee even after allegations surfaced of decades-old sexual misconduct. Democrats, who want to delay the high-stakes nomination, risked energizing complacent Republican voters should they play politics with the sensitive allegations.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) ORG XMIT: WX134

GOP reverses course with plans for public hearing for Kavanaugh, accuser

Republicans abruptly laid plans Monday for a Senate committee hearing for Brett Kavanaugh and the woman alleging he sexually assaulted her.

GOP reverses course with plans for public hearing for Kavanaugh, accuser

Obituaries

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

Laverne Burnett owned the most Harold's Chicken shacks. "He’s been in business longer and has more stores,” said CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod.

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

Laverne Burnett, a link to early days of Harold’s Chicken chain, has died at 83

Harold's Chicken restaurateur Laverne Burnett “was a successful businessman in the Englewood community and he provided a lot of jobs,” said his daughter Geraldine.

No, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer were not photographed in a museum. They are pictured in one of five galleries of their Winnetka home that contain their large art collection.

Beatrice “Buddy” Cummings Mayer, philanthropist and art collector, dies at 97

Buddy Mayer and her husband Robert "collected boldly, learning from dealers, but trusting their instincts,” said their family art curator Marla Hand.

Beatrice “Buddy” Cummings Mayer, philanthropist and art collector, dies at 97

Bud Gillespie, exec who took idyllic teenage road trip with Kurt Vonnegut, dies

Bud Gillespie's teenage journey with friends Kurt Vonnegut and George Jeffrey "was pretty formative for Vonnegut,” biographer Ginger Strand says.

Bud Gillespie's teenage journey with friends Kurt Vonnegut and George Jeffrey "was pretty formative for Vonnegut,” said Ginger Strand, author of "The Brothers Vonnegut.” "

Bud Gillespie, exec who took idyllic teenage road trip with Kurt Vonnegut, dies

Lydia Heston, photographer, actor, NU alum, wife of Charlton Heston, dead at 95

Lydia Heston “traveled by camel, by elephant, by biplane,” said her son Fraser. “She was the Indiana Jones of our family.”

Lydia Heston, photographer, actor, NU alum, wife of Charlton Heston, dead at 95

Lorraine H. Morton dies; Evanston's first black mayor and longest-serving mayor

Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton "had an incredible ability to bring people together, and we all loved her,” said her successor, Elizabeth Tisdahl.

Lorraine H. Morton dies; Evanston's first black mayor and longest-serving mayor

Entertainment

New members of the Joffrey Ballet Valentino Moneglia Zamora (from left), Julia Rust, Derek Drillon, Princess Reid, Anna Gerberich, Xavier Nunez and Leticia Stock are photographed at Navy Pier Chicago, September 13, 2018. | Victor Hilitski/For the Sun-Times

Joffrey Ballet welcomes seven new dancers to its ranks

Artistic director says the infusion of talent, larger than usual, will allow for more rest for the performers and more backup for the company.

Joffrey Ballet welcomes seven new dancers to its ranks

Artistic director says the infusion of talent, larger than usual, will allow for more rest for the performers and more backup for the company.

Mayor Emanuel announces 'Year of Chicago Theatre' initiative

The 2019 citywide, yearlong homage is billed as the first of its kind in the U.S. and will include performances in hundreds of venues.

Mayor Emanuel announces 'Year of Chicago Theatre' initiative