Madigan to Cassidy: ‘No idea why you feel’ I’m retaliating against you

A CPD spokesman says Arena was told the lot was full, but officers relented after the alderman insisted; Arena said that’s not how it happened.

Ald. John Arena under fire for demanding parking perk before Cubs-Sox game

FILE - In this April 20, 2018, file photo, Auburn pitcher Casey Mize throws against Auburn during an NCAA college baseball game against Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Mize has risen from an undrafted high school player to a potential No. 1 overall pick, adding pitches to his repertoire and striking out 119 batters while walking only seven. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP, File) ORG XMIT: ALBIN201

MLB Mock Draft 2018: Cubs, White Sox projection roundup with 2 weeks to go

Oregon State’s Nick Madrigal and Wichita State’s Alec Bohm look like targets for the White Sox in the upcoming MLB Draft.

MLB Mock Draft 2018: Cubs, White Sox projection roundup with 2 weeks to go

Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. warms up before the start of an NCAA college basketball game between Missouri and Iowa State Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ORG XMIT: MOJR

Rounding up Bulls picks in 2018 NBA mock drafts after the lottery

Wendell Carter Jr. and Michael Porter Jr. are among popular picks for the Bulls in NBA mock drafts coming out after the lottery.

Rounding up Bulls picks in 2018 NBA mock drafts after the lottery

Crime

Veardena Pryor with a quilt honoring her daughter Shaquita Bennett, Saturday, May 5th, 2018. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

Murder case shows system's hurdles for victims of domestic violence

By Matthew Hendrickson

Shaquita Bennett filed 10 reports accusing her ex-boyfriend of being violent — and all that allegedly wasn’t enough to prevent him from killing her.

Murder case shows system's hurdles for victims of domestic violence

By Matthew Hendrickson

Shaquita Bennett filed 10 reports accusing her ex-boyfriend of being violent — and all that allegedly wasn’t enough to prevent him from killing her.

1 killed, 3 wounded in shootout at Avondale gas station

By Mitch Dudek and Taylor Hartz

Belmont Avenue was closed to traffic from North Albany Avenue to North Sacramento Avenue as police were investigating.

1 killed, 3 wounded in shootout at Avondale gas station

By Mitch Dudek and Taylor Hartz

Early-morning attack on woman near Boeing headquarters wasn't random, police say

By Luke Wilusz and Mitch Dudek

Four attackers stripped a woman of her pants during a beating Sunday that left her with cuts, bruises and broken teeth near the Boeing headquarters.

Early-morning attack on woman near Boeing headquarters wasn't random, police say

By Luke Wilusz and Mitch Dudek

Boy killed, 17 others wounded Sunday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

In a four hour period Sunday morning, at least 11 people were shot.

Boy killed, 17 others wounded Sunday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago Police block off 47th Street near Paulina after a vehicle drove on the sidewalk and damaged several gas meters early Monday, May 29, 2017. Chicago Police tape. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Man shot, seriously wounded while riding in vehicle in Lawndale

By David Struett

The 21-year-old was riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle in the 1600 block of South Karlov when someone in a passing vehicle fired shots.

Man shot, seriously wounded while riding in vehicle in Lawndale

By David Struett

Politics

Madigan to Cassidy: ‘No idea why you feel’ I’m retaliating against you

By Tina Sfondeles

Despite Mike Madigan’s denial, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy said Tuesday she’s receiving an outpouring of support.

Madigan to Cassidy: ‘No idea why you feel’ I’m retaliating against you

By Tina Sfondeles

President Donald Trump welcomes South Korean President Moon Jae-in to the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ORG XMIT: WHMC105

Trump says North Korea summit might not happen June 12

By Zeke Miller and Catherine Lucey | AP

President Donald Trump says the Singapore summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un “may not work out for June 12.”

President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that a planned historic meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un could be delayed. He said, “There’s a very substantial chance that it won’t work out” for June 12.

Trump says North Korea summit might not happen June 12

By Zeke Miller and Catherine Lucey | AP

Chicago City Hall. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Ald. Reilly gets his way: Fiscal impact statements mandated for many ordinances

Ald. Brendan Reilly is near the end of a year-long battle that culminated in a now-withdrawn threat to use a parliamentary maneuver to force a vote.

Ald. Reilly gets his way: Fiscal impact statements mandated for many ordinances

From left, Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, attend a meeting with President Donald Trump and a group of governors in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 21, 2018, to discuss border security and restoring safe communities. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

DHS secretary says she's unaware Russia wanted Trump to win

By Jill Colvin and Colleen Long | AP

Kirstjen Nielsen said she believed the Russians have attempted to manipulate public confidence on both sides.

DHS secretary says she's unaware Russia wanted Trump to win

By Jill Colvin and Colleen Long | AP

Food trucks parked on Wacker Dr. between Monroe St. and Adams St. at lunch hour. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Mobile merchants get one-year reprieve on licensing as aldermen seek solution

Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) suggested using the extra time to perhaps draft a new ordinance relaxing standards for both food trucks and mobile merchants.

Mobile merchants get one-year reprieve on licensing as aldermen seek solution

Obituaries

Former Chicago City Council member Marion Volini has died at 83

By Fran Spielman and Maureen O'Donnell

Former Ald. Marion Volini represented the 48th Ward on the Chicago City Council and also served on the McCormick Place board.

Former Chicago City Council member Marion Volini has died at 83

By Fran Spielman and Maureen O'Donnell

Former Ald. Marion Volini represented the 48th Ward on the Chicago City Council and also served on the McCormick Place board.

Teacher Jacqueline Rudman dies; helped kids with learning differences

“She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself,” said Jackie Rudman’s former student David Lieber, now a lawyer for Google.

Teacher Jacqueline Rudman dies; helped kids with learning differences

Teacher Jacqueline Rudman dies; helped kids with learning differences

“She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself,” said Jackie Rudman’s former student David Lieber, now a lawyer for Google.

Teacher Jacqueline Rudman dies; helped kids with learning differences

Remembering Barbara Kensey, publicist, black heritage, art and culture guru

By Maudlyne Ihejirika

“My mother was a strong, caring, independent, hard-working and artistic professional, who exposed me to culture from a very young age,” her son said.

“Barbara was an accomplished communicator and public relations maven, who rode the crest of the wave of cultural activism among black professionals in the late ’70s and early ’80s, borne out of the civil rights struggles of the ’60s,” Chicago publicist Don Rashid said.

Remembering Barbara Kensey, publicist, black heritage, art and culture guru

By Maudlyne Ihejirika

Raffe Simonian, dead at 85, sold vintage vinyl, rarities at Raffe’s Record Riot