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(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 17, 2017, actor Jussie Smollett arrives on the red carpet ahead of Sir Ridley Scott's Hand and Footprint ceremony in front of the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. - Two "potential suspects" are being interrogated in the probe of a black, openly gay US television actor's report that he was assaulted in a hate crime, police said Friday, February 15, 2019. Actor Jussie Smollett, of the television program "Empire," reported the early morning incident to police on January 29. The 36-year-old said two men beat him while he was walking on the streets of downtown Chicago at around 2:00 am, and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: US police

CPD: Brothers previously suspected in Smollett case meet with cops, prosecutors

The two brothers met with police and prosecutors at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse Tuesday, less than a week after they were considered suspects.

By Sam Charles

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City Hall

Lawsuit over Obama center moves forward, but judge eyes speedy end to case

U.S. District Judge John Blakey said he plans to resolve the case — with or without trial — in short order.

By Jon Seidel

Man threatened to kill Chicago cop in viral Facebook Live video, prosecutors say

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Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards

“There are still serious questions that plague what is likely to be the largest TIF in the history of our city," said Ald. Michele Smith (43rd), whose ward borders the 55-acre site along the Chicago River in Lincoln Park and Bucktown.

By Fran Spielman

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Members of the Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside City Hall Wednesday morning before the start of the city council meeting. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Strait of the unions: No solidarity for labor in crowded mayoral race

By Fran Spielman

Organized labor almost never walks in political lockstep. But it’s truly marching to the beat of different drummers in the crowded race for mayor.

“It didn’t seem like now is the time to pick sides with this many people in the race," said Robert Reiter, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor. “Anything could literally happen.”

Strait of the unions: No solidarity for labor in crowded mayoral race

“It didn’t seem like now is the time to pick sides with this many people in the race," said Robert Reiter, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor. “Anything could literally happen.”

By Fran Spielman

AURORA, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: A sign on the front door of the Henry Pratt Company office shows that guns are not allowed in the building on February 16, 2019 in Aurora, Illinois. Yesterday five people were killed and 5 police officers were wounded by a former employee armed with a handgun in the company's manufacturing plant. The gunman, who was killed by police, has been identified as Gary Martin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775300045

Aurora police: No record we were told shooter's firearm owner's ID was revoked

By Jon Seidel

The announcement was made on social media Tuesday about the case of Gary Martin, who killed five and wound six in Friday’s mass shooting.

Aurora police: No record we were told shooter's firearm owner's ID was revoked

The announcement was made on social media Tuesday about the case of Gary Martin, who killed five and wound six in Friday’s mass shooting.

By Jon Seidel

Chicago Sports

Old $chool: Cubs banking big on traditional approach with aging starting staff

By Gordon Wittenmyer

As others try new concepts such as the ‘‘opener’’ and 200-inning pitchers near extinction, the Cubs lean on an increasingly veteran group of starters.

Old $chool: Cubs banking big on traditional approach with aging starting staff

By Gordon Wittenmyer

As others try new concepts such as the ‘‘opener’’ and 200-inning pitchers near extinction, the Cubs lean on an increasingly veteran group of starters.

White Sox lose in bid for free agent Manny Machado

By Daryl Van Schouwen

After Machado accepted a reported 10-year, $300 million deal from San Diego, the ''disappointed'' Sox took a moment to grieve before turning the page.

White Sox lose in bid for free agent Manny Machado

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Manny Machado to Padres makes tough NL field tougher for Cubs, other contenders

By Gordon Wittenmyer

‘‘That means some lower win totals are probably going to win some divisions or be in the wild card,’’ GM Jed Hoyer said.

Manny Machado to Padres makes tough NL field tougher for Cubs, other contenders

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Of all the (more) bad prospects luck: White Sox' Luis Basabe breaks hamate bone

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Outfielder Luis Basabe broke the hamate bone in his left wrist Monday and will undergo surgery. He likely won't play for another 12 weeks.

Of all the (more) bad prospects luck: White Sox' Luis Basabe breaks hamate bone

By Daryl Van Schouwen

White Sox' Yoan Moncada set for switch to third base

By Daryl Van Schouwen

The White Sox have hinted at a position change for second baseman Yoan Moncada. On the first full-squad workout day, he worked only at third base.

White Sox' Yoan Moncada set for switch to third base

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Crime

Reward increased to $15,000 for info on 2016 murder of teenager burned to death

By Troy Closson

Demetrius Griffin, then a freshman at Steinmetz High School, was found inside a burning trash can in the Austin neighborhood on Sept. 17, 2016.

Reward increased to $15,000 for info on 2016 murder of teenager burned to death

By Troy Closson

Demetrius Griffin, then a freshman at Steinmetz High School, was found inside a burning trash can in the Austin neighborhood on Sept. 17, 2016.

CPD: Brothers previously suspected in Smollett case meet with cops, prosecutors

By Sam Charles

The two brothers met with police and prosecutors at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse Tuesday, less than a week after they were considered suspects.

CPD: Brothers previously suspected in Smollett case meet with cops, prosecutors

By Sam Charles

Hundreds of mourners pay their respects at a prayer vigil for the five people killed two days earlier in a mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2019. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Aurora gunman's family: 'We deeply apologize' for shootings

By Associated Press

Relatives of the man who fatally shot five people at a suburban manufacturing warehouse are offering their condolences to the victims' families.

Aurora gunman's family: 'We deeply apologize' for shootings

By Associated Press

3 banks robbed last Friday afternoon across Chicago

By Sun-Times Wire

Federal authorities are investigating a series of bank robberies Feb. 15 across the city.

3 banks robbed last Friday afternoon across Chicago

By Sun-Times Wire

Lincoln Park bike shop burglarized twice in a month

By David Struett

A witness told investigators they saw four people break through the front glass door.

Lincoln Park bike shop burglarized twice in a month

By David Struett

Politics

Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards

By Fran Spielman

“There are still serious questions that plague what is likely to be the largest TIF in the history of our city," said Ald. Michele Smith (43rd).

Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards

By Fran Spielman

Pritzker vows Aurora shooting will lead to tighter gun law enforcement

By Peter Hancock — Capitol News Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that last week’s mass shooting in Aurora will lead to efforts to tighten enforcement of state gun laws.

“We need to make sure that we’re addressing that,” Pritzker said at a news conference. “My entire team is focused on it and has been all weekend and through today, and we’re going to make sure to make proposals that will tighten the rules around revocation of FOID cards.”

Pritzker vows Aurora shooting will lead to tighter gun law enforcement

By Peter Hancock — Capitol News Illinois

City Hall at 121 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago on July 18, 2018. | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times

Chico proposes more generous parental leave policy for city workers

By Fran Spielman

Mayor Rahm Emanuel increased parental leave after he was elected, but Gery Chico on Tuesday proposed expanding it even further.

Chico proposes more generous parental leave policy for city workers

By Fran Spielman

Lawsuit over Obama center moves forward, but judge eyes speedy end to case

By Jon Seidel

U.S. District Judge John Blakey said he plans to resolve the case — with or without trial — in short order.

Lawsuit over Obama center moves forward, but judge eyes speedy end to case

By Jon Seidel

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2013 file photo, from left, Al Bilek, executive vice president of the Chicago Crime Commission, Jack Riley, Special Agent In Charge for the DEA, Chicago Field office, and Peter Bensinger former administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announce that Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman, a drug kingpin in Mexico, is Chicago's Public Enemy No. 1, during a news conference in Chicago. Now that Guzman has escaped a prison in Mexico, hes regaining his infamous title. The Chicago Crime Commission says it will gather Tuesday, July 14, 2015, to formally restore Guzmans title as Chicagos Public Enemy No. 1. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File) ORG XMIT: CX101

Ex-Chicago DEA boss who helped nail El Chapo seethed at slow action on drug war

By Jack Riley | Former DEA Agent

Former Chicago DEA boss Jack Riley writes about making 'El Chapo' Chicago's 'Public Enemy No. 1' in new memoir 'Drug Warrior,' excerpted here.

Former Chicago DEA boss Jack Riley writes about making 'El Chapo' Chicago's 'Public Enemy No. 1' and fighting to make the drug war a bigger government priority in his new memoir 'Drug Warrior,' excerpted here. The book will be out Tuesday.