Taxes, toilets and trust liven up 1st TV debate in Illinois gov's race

The left-hander, who was compared to a ‘‘Buick’’ because the Cubs supposedly wanted a ‘‘Mercedes,’’ is 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA in his last six starts.

Cubs' Jose Quintana not your father's Buick — or anybody else's

The left-hander, who was compared to a ‘‘Buick’’ because the Cubs supposedly wanted a ‘‘Mercedes,’’ is 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA in his last six starts.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Yoan Moncada #10 of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after scoring on a single by Avisail Garcia #26 in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775137543

White Sox' Moncada will have to deal with massive strikeout total, Renteria says

Matt Davidson singled in Yolmer Sanchez in the 11th inning to give the White Sox their first win in Cleveland. The Sox are 1-8 at Progressive Field.

White Sox' Moncada will have to deal with massive strikeout total, Renteria says

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) ORG XMIT: NYY101

Keeping cool in big moments making difference for White Sox' Lopez

Right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, who faces the Cubs for the first time in his career Friday, is learning to guard against overdoing it in 2-strike counts.

Keeping cool in big moments making difference for White Sox' Lopez

Sports media: Hawk Harrelson's unique broadcasting will be missed

By Jeff Agrest

Though he’s polarizing to many, even among Sox fans, he always has brought an entertainment value to his broadcasts that not a lot of announcers can.

Sports media: Hawk Harrelson's unique broadcasting will be missed

By Jeff Agrest

Closer? The need for speed? 10 questions for Cubs to answer in 10 games

What happens if the Cubs navigate a wide-open NL field and draw the Red Sox, Astros or Indians in the World Series? The answer lies within. #DaBears

Closer? The need for speed? 10 questions for Cubs to answer in 10 games

Crime

Wisconsin men found with coke, guns and monkey masks were on retaliation mission

"An alert Sheriff’s Deputy successfully stopped a violent confrontation from taking place, which would have likely resulted in a homicide."

Wisconsin men found with coke, guns and monkey masks were on retaliation mission

"An alert Sheriff’s Deputy successfully stopped a violent confrontation from taking place, which would have likely resulted in a homicide."

8 shot — 1 killed — Thursday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

A series of shootings in Chicago over 24 hours Thursday wounded seven people and killed one man who was found by police in South Shore.

A series of shootings in Chicago over 24 hours Thursday wounded seven people and killed one man who was found by police with a fatal gunshot wound in South Shore.

8 shot — 1 killed — Thursday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

3 wounded — 1 critically — in Evanston shooting

The three men, all in their late teens and early 20s, were headed south on Custer Avenue in a red SUV when they were fired upon.

3 wounded — 1 critically — in Evanston shooting

Man, 46, walks into Clinton Blue Line station after being stabbed

By Alice Yin

The 46-year-old was attacked at another location and staggered into the Clinton platform.

Man, 46, walks into Clinton Blue Line station after being stabbed

By Alice Yin

JoWanda Strickland- Lucas, of Aberdeen, Md., speaks to Maryland State Police near the perimeter of a scene where a shooting took place in Aberdeen, Md. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark) ORG XMIT: MDSR104

Maryland warehouse shooting leaves 4 dead, including suspect

By David McFadden and Michael Kunzelman | AP

Workers at the Rite Aide distribution center in Maryland described terrifying moments of "crazy" gunfire and people screaming and running.

Susan Henderson, spokeswoman for the drugstore chain Rite Aid, described the building where the shooting took place as a support facility adjacent to a larger building.

Maryland warehouse shooting leaves 4 dead, including suspect

By David McFadden and Michael Kunzelman | AP

Politics

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands after signing the documents at the Paekhwawon State Guesthouse in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Moon and Kim announced a sweeping set of agreements after their second day of talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday that included a promise by Kim to permanently dismantle the North's main nuclear complex if the United States takes corresponding measures, the acceptance of international inspectors to monitor the closing of a key missile test site and launch pad and a vow to work together to host the Summer Olympics in 2032. (Pyongyang Press Corps Pool via AP)

Kim agrees to dismantle main nuke site if U.S. takes steps too

By Eric Talmadge and Kim Tong-Hyung | AP

The question is whether it will be enough for President Donald Trump to pick up where Moon has left off.

S. Korean President Moon Jae-in and N. Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a sweeping set of agreements after their second day of talks in Pyongyang that included a promise by Kim to permanently dismantle the North's main nuclear complex if the United States takes corresponding measures.

Kim agrees to dismantle main nuke site if U.S. takes steps too

By Eric Talmadge and Kim Tong-Hyung | AP

FILE - In this June 30, 2018, file photo, U.S. Congressional candidate Tom Malinowski speaks during a rally against President Donald Trump at Clarence Dillon Public Library, not far from Trump National Golf Club, where Trump is staying this weekend, in Bedminster, N.J. One provision of the Republican tax overhaul looms large in several tight congressional races this fall. Malinowski said taxes are the top issue voters raise on the campaign trail. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Democrats in key House races push against tax deduction cap

By Geoff Mulvihill and Bill Barrow | AP

Most voters won't know until next year whether they will pay more in taxes under the GOP law, but the Democrats aren't waiting.

In their quest to regain the majority in the U.S. House, Democrats are focusing on the law's potential to hurt voters in certain congressional districts in high-tax states such as New Jersey, New York and California.

Democrats in key House races push against tax deduction cap

By Geoff Mulvihill and Bill Barrow | AP

FILE - In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill in Washington. As President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, his views on affirmative action, along with voting rights and discrimination, are coming under scrutiny by civil rights organizations as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to begin confirmation hearings Tuesday.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Trump says 'hard to imagine' Kavanaugh assaulted woman

By Alan Fram and Lisa Mascaro | AP

Trump cast fresh doubt on whether the alleged 1980s attack even happened.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the White House and Republican supporters of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination would have to "make a decision" on going forward if the woman accusing him of a long-ago sexual assault delivers a compelling account to senators considering confirmation.

Trump says 'hard to imagine' Kavanaugh assaulted woman

By Alan Fram and Lisa Mascaro | AP

Sean Casten, right, debates Illinois 6th District Rep. Peter Roskam at Union League Club of Chicago on July 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

Democrats' poll shows Casten ahead of Republican Roskam for 1st time

By Tina Sfondeles

A new poll commissioned by Democrat Sean Casten's congressional campaign finds U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., under water.

Democrats' poll shows Casten ahead of Republican Roskam for 1st time

By Tina Sfondeles

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 3, 2018 US Attorney General Jeff Sessions addresses the National Sheriffs' Association opioid roundtable in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump called August 1, 2018 on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 US elections, calling it "a disgrace to USA." The president's latest tweet on the probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller came on the second day of a trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on unrelated bank and tax fraud charges."This is a terrible situation and Attorney General Jeff Sessions should stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now, before it continues to stain our country any further," Trump said, calling Mueller's probe "a disgrace to USA." / AFP PHOTO / NICHOLAS KAMMNICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images

Trump rips Sessions: 'I don't have an attorney general'

By Jonathan Lemire | Associated Press

The president softened his stance later saying, "I'm disappointed in the attorney general for numerous reasons, but we have an attorney general."

President Donald Trump, in a Hill.TV interview released on Wednesday, said that he's "so sad over Jeff Sessions," whom he has repeatedly denounced for recusing himself from the Russia investigation.

Trump rips Sessions: 'I don't have an attorney general'

By Jonathan Lemire | Associated Press

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