Harith Augustus' death spotlights barbers' roles as community pillars

Helping to keep Chicago residents safe in all aspects is nothing short of "a way of life" for longtime city employee, Rich Guidice.

Helping to keep Chicago residents safe in all aspects is nothing short of "a way of life" for longtime city employee, Office of Emergency Management and Communications First Deputy Rich Guidice.

OEMC first deputy calls public safety 'a way of life'

Helping to keep Chicago residents safe in all aspects is nothing short of "a way of life" for longtime city employee, Rich Guidice.

The Grid: Exploring the Bronzeville neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Bronzeville is the heart of Chicago's African-American community in many ways. Learn more about things to do here in this episode of "The Grid."

The monuments, the architecture, stately homes, the ghosts of what once stood in empty lots and the whispers of a new dawn brought on by development, city initiatives and local businesses. That's historic Bronzeville.

The Grid: Exploring the Bronzeville neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Bronzeville is the heart of Chicago's African-American community in many ways. Learn more about things to do here in this episode of "The Grid."

Chicago Sports

Jesse Chavez ravine? Cubs to offset Dodgers' Machado effect by adding pitching

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Cubs land veteran swingman during victory Thursday against Cardinals but promise they aren't done trading for pitching.

Jesse Chavez ravine? Cubs to offset Dodgers' Machado effect by adding pitching

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Cubs land veteran swingman during victory Thursday against Cardinals but promise they aren't done trading for pitching.

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) huddles with his offense before a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ORG XMIT: CXB1

With Mitch Trubisky in charge at QB, Bears camp already off to a better start

By Mark Potash

Trubisky is the unquestioned starter and headed toward becoming the unquestioned leader of the team. Around these parts, that's a pretty good start.

With Mitch Trubisky in charge at QB, Bears camp already off to a better start

By Mark Potash

Defenseman Blake Hillman (55) during the Blackhawks prospect camp which opened Monday, July 16 at the MB Ice Arena. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times

For older Blackhawks prospects, the race is on to establish themselves

With four high-end defensemen picked in the last two years, other Hawks blue-line prospects know the time is now to separate themselves from the pack.

For older Blackhawks prospects, the race is on to establish themselves

Investing in 'hometown kids' has been an expensive failure for the Bulls

By Joe Cowley

From Derrick Rose to Dwyane Wade, and now to Jabari Parker, signing former Chicago standouts hasn't exactly been working out for the franchise.

Investing in 'hometown kids' has been an expensive failure for the Bulls

By Joe Cowley

Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa (81) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal as Nashville Predators' Shea Weber reacts during the overtime period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Western Conference first-round playoff series Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 5-4 in overtime.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

On The Beat: What exactly is the Blackhawks' plan moving forward?

Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers discuss the Blackhawks' so-far underwhelming offseason, and answer listener questions.

On The Beat: What exactly is the Blackhawks' plan moving forward?

Crime

Body found in Marquette Park dumpster identified as missing Naperville man

A body found last month in a dumpster in Marquette Park has been identified as a man who had been missing from Naperville since January.

Body found in Marquette Park dumpster identified as missing Naperville man

A body found last month in a dumpster in Marquette Park has been identified as a man who had been missing from Naperville since January.

Couple carjacked at gunpoint in Bucktown alley

A couple was carjacked at gunpoint Friday morning outside their garage in the North Side Bucktown neighborhood.

Couple carjacked at gunpoint in Bucktown alley

Man found shot to death in Englewood backyard

The 31-year-old was found about 9 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds to his head in the 6100 block of South Sangamon.

Man found shot to death in Englewood backyard

15-year-old boy shot in Back of the Yards

He was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.

15-year-old boy shot in Back of the Yards

Burglars target businesses in Andersonville

Police are warning residents about a pair of business burglaries reported about 20 minutes apart in the North Side Andersonville neighborhood.

Burglars target businesses in Andersonville

Politics

Michael Cohen arrives to court in New York, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Lawyers for President Donald Trump and Cohen, his personal attorney, appear again before a judge in New York as part of an ongoing legal tussle about attorney client privilege and records seized from Cohen by the FBI. Among the issues to be discussed: Whether Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for porn actress, Stormy Daniels, will get a formal role in the case. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Trump's ex-lawyer recorded him talking about payments to Playboy model

President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, secretly recorded Trump talking about payments to a former Playboy model.

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer secretly recorded Trump discussing a possible payment to a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with him.

Trump's ex-lawyer recorded him talking about payments to Playboy model

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer secretly recorded Trump discussing a possible payment to a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with him.

UIC's new program to create a pipeline of black and Latino male teachers

By Manny Ramos

The “Call Me MISTER” program, now at UIC, aims to introduce more black and Latino male teachers into the Chicago Public School system.

Jawaun Williams is one of six new members in UIC’s new program that aims to introduce more black and Latino male teachers into the Chicago Public School system. The program – dubbed “Call Me MISTER” – recruited its cohorts from schools with a majority black or Latino student population.

UIC's new program to create a pipeline of black and Latino male teachers

By Manny Ramos

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Ameya Pawar before todays City Council meeting. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Brian Jackson/For the Sun-Times

Radical idea? Alderman proposes free money for some of Chicago's poorest

By Adam Thorp

If it comes to pass, Chicago would be the biggest city to try out a Universal Basic Income of at least $500 a month for 1,000 families.

Radical idea? Alderman proposes free money for some of Chicago's poorest

By Adam Thorp

Ex-Chicago powerbroker Ed Vrdolyak to go to trial in tobacco case next spring

By Andy Grimm

The trial is set for April 15 and is expected to last two to three weeks.

Former Chicago Ald. Ed Vrdolyak is facing tax charges related to payments he received from Illinois' multibillion-dollar settlement negotiated two decades ago with tobacco companies.

Ex-Chicago powerbroker Ed Vrdolyak to go to trial in tobacco case next spring

By Andy Grimm

Aldermen OK closing Chicago Avenue underpass overnight to quell partying

By Fran Spielman

Residents say they're being kept awake at night by parties that go on long after 11 p.m., when Lake Shore Park is supposed to be closed.

Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) to pay for the gates to close the underpass out of a special fund each alderman has for infrastructure projects in their wards. Hopkins also will use that fund to pay for repairs to the crumbling concrete of the underpass; otherwise, the gate couldn't be properly installed.

Aldermen OK closing Chicago Avenue underpass overnight to quell partying

By Fran Spielman

Obituaries

Anna Novak Heller survived Holocaust with luck, forged papers and daring

Holocaust survivor Anna Novak Heller said, "To survive is meaningful, because I have a family, because they will carry on for the rest."

She lived in Plaszow, a forced-labor camp, and sewed German military uniforms in a factory, where she hatched a daring escape plan. "I asked one of the Polish guards. . . if she would lend me her ID and I could walk (out) with her, and she agreed,” Mrs. Heller told the Shoah Foundation.

Anna Novak Heller survived Holocaust with luck, forged papers and daring

Michael Victor Sr., former Schaumburg postmaster, dead at 66

“The joke in our family was that his mom changed his diaper, gave him his bottle and he went to work,” Barb Victor said of her husband Michael.

Michael Victor Sr., former Schaumburg postmaster, dead at 66

Rev. Jim Colleran, 'worker-priest' beloved by Pilsen parishioners, dead at 80

Rev. Jim Colleran, who blistered immigration sweeps 42 years ago and organized pickets and boycotts to help his Pilsen parishioners, has died at 80.

Rev. Jim Colleran, 'worker-priest' beloved by Pilsen parishioners, dead at 80

Clinton Ghent, dancer, choreographer and ‘Soul Train’ host, has died at 78

Clinton Ghent grew up in Bronzeville with “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, found dancers for and later hosted the show. He has died at 78.

Clinton Ghent grew up in Bronzeville with “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, who was so wowed by his dance moves that he had him find dancers for the show. Mr. Ghent, who later hosted the show in Chicago, died Saturday at Vitas hospice at Mercy Hospital. He was 78.

Clinton Ghent, dancer, choreographer and ‘Soul Train’ host, has died at 78

Designer Reginald Thomas, dead at 61, made Chicago fashionistas look fabulous

Chicago designer Reginald Thomas didn't aim just for timeless. “If it wasn’t fabulous,” said fellow designer Jermikko Shoshanna, “it wasn’t Reginald.”

Designer Reginald Thomas, dead at 61, made Chicago fashionistas look fabulous

Entertainment

You're gonna need a bigger...camera. Discovery Communications Headquarters has been overtaken by a Great White so big that, if it were real, it would weigh in at a whopping 84,000 pounds. Shark Week (to air July 30 - August 4) is celebrating its 19th year and is the longest running series on cable. (PRNewsFoto/Discovery Channel,Cameron Davidson) ORG XMIT: PRN9

Shark Week 2018 viewing guide: What to watch

By USA TODAY

Shark Week kicks off its 30th-anniversary edition Sunday on Discovery.

Shark Week 2018 viewing guide: What to watch

By USA TODAY

Shark Week kicks off its 30th-anniversary edition Sunday on Discovery.

Fans cheer as Open Mike Eagle performs on day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park, July 20, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Tierra Whack, Open Mike Eagle, Julie Byrne — Pitchfork Day 1 photos

Among the 40-plus bands slated for this years music extravaganza, nearly one third of them are from, or based in, Chicago.

Tierra Whack, Open Mike Eagle, Julie Byrne — Pitchfork Day 1 photos

By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times

Kidzapalooza means plenty of fun for Lollapalooza's youngest fans

Drum zones, hip-hop workshops, a mini skate park, craft station, rock star hair styling and photo booths are just a sampling of what's in store.

Kidzapalooza means plenty of fun for Lollapalooza's youngest fans

By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times

FILE - In this March 4, 2018 file photo, Shonda Rhimes arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Partyin Beverly Hills, Calif. Rhimes’s first slate of shows for Netflix include a look at the migration of African-Americans from the Jim Crow South, romance among wealthy 19th century Londoners and a documentary on Debbie Allen’s reimagining of “The Nutcracker.” The streaming service on Friday announced eight shows Rhimes and her collaborators at Shondaland are developing. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Netflix unveils first 8 Shonda Rhimes projects for platform

The shows include a documentary on Debbie Allen's reimagining of "The Nutcracker."

Netflix unveils first 8 Shonda Rhimes projects for platform