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Gutierrez slams Trump's child separation, compares fear tactics to Nazi Germany

The Illinois congressman continued his criticism of the president’s immigration policies Sunday while speaking at a church in Pilsen.

By Mitch Dudek

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Study finds 10,000 families experienced homelessness in Chicago last year

Homeless community under Michigan Ave. in Chicago Thursday, February 15, 2018. | Kevin Tanaka/For the Sun Times

The study is the first to combine information from the city’s official database of homeless individuals with data from Chicago Public Schools, which tracks homeless students separately using a broader definition of homelessness.

By Mark Brown

FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, speaks at the Iran Freedom Convention for Human Rights and democracy in Washington. Giuliani said Sunday, June 17, 2018, that President Donald Trump might pardon former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and others ensnared in the Russia investigation once special counsel Robert Mueller's work is finished, calling it unnecessary for now as the White House seeks to push a rapid end to the year-long probe. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Giuliani says Trump could issue pardons after Russia probe

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To avoid prison, Chicago movie studio mogul went undercover for feds

THE WATCHDOGS: Federal authorities told Cinespace Chicago Film Studios’ Alexander S. “Alex” Pissios he could go to prison for as long as five years — or cooperate in an undercover investigation of longtime Chicago Teamsters boss John T. Coli Sr., the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.

By Tim Novak

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A Border Patrol vehicle drives in front of a mural in Tecate, Mexico, just beyond a border structure Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Tecate, Calif. A French artist aiming to prompt discussions about immigration erected a 65-foot-tall cut-out photo of a Mexican boy, pasting it to scaffolding built in Mexico. The image overlooks a section of wall on the California border and will be there for a month. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

5 dead as SUV chased by Border Patrol crashes in South Texas

By Associated Press

The SUV went out of control at more than 100 mph and overturned on Texas Highway 85, ejecting those inside.

5 dead as SUV chased by Border Patrol crashes in South Texas

The SUV went out of control at more than 100 mph and overturned on Texas Highway 85, ejecting those inside.

Fans celebrate Mexico's win during the Mexico vs. Germany World Cup soccer match, as they watched it on an outdoor screen in Mexico City's Zocalo, Sunday, June 17, 2018. Mexico won it's first match against Germany 1-0. (AP Photo/Anthony Vazquez)

Mexico shakes with excitement over Germany World Cup win

By Amy Guthrie | Associated Press

Lozano’s goal set off such a commotion that seismic detectors in Mexico City registered a false earthquake.

Mexico shakes with excitement over Germany World Cup win

Lozano’s goal set off such a commotion that seismic detectors in Mexico City registered a false earthquake.

Chicago Sports

Does the NL's top All-Star candidate who won't make the team play for the Cubs?

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Albert Almora Jr. is the league’s fifth-leading hitter and one its top two defensive center fielders but isn’t on the fans’ or the players’ ballots.

Does the NL's top All-Star candidate who won't make the team play for the Cubs?

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Albert Almora Jr. is the league’s fifth-leading hitter and one its top two defensive center fielders but isn’t on the fans’ or the players’ ballots.

Cubs beat Cards again as front office watches division race with trades in mind

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Five different Cubs have homered as the Cubs have pounded Cards pitching for 19 runs in victories the first two games of this weekend series.

The NBA has a history of smaller point guard trying to make a mark, and it’s a very short one. Young with the 7th overall pick won’t change that.

Go ahead, Bulls, draft Trae Young at No. 7 ... then watch rebuild crumble

By Joe Cowley

Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman, and Chris Volo, right, arrive at Singapore's Changi Airport on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) ORG XMIT: SIN104

After all these years, Dennis Rodman is still being called for traveling

By Rick Morrissey

Did the former Bull help bring about the U.S.-North Korea summit? If so, it would seem the world took a strange turn somewhere along the way.

After all these years, Dennis Rodman is still being called for traveling

By Rick Morrissey

Crime

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

12 shot — 1 fatally — Saturday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Among the wounded were two 16-year-olds and a woman. A single shooting on the West Side wounded three people.

12 shot — 1 fatally — Saturday in city gun violence

By Sun-Times Wire

Among the wounded were two 16-year-olds and a woman. A single shooting on the West Side wounded three people.

Michigan girl, 12, visiting her father, shot to death in West Garfield Park

By Stefano Esposito and David Struett

She’nyah O’Flynn had been visiting her father in Chicago from Michigan every summer since she was 4 years old. It had become her second home.

She’nyah O’Flynn had been visiting her father in Chicago from Michigan every summer since she was 4 years old. It had become her second home. “When we come here, it’s nothing but love,” said her aunt, Courtney O’Flynn.

Michigan girl, 12, visiting her father, shot to death in West Garfield Park

By Stefano Esposito and David Struett

Mother and 2 children seriously injured in Burbank hit-and-run crash

By David Struett

The 29-year-old woman was crossing the street with her children about 9:45 p.m. at 86th and Cicero.

Mother and 2 children seriously injured in Burbank hit-and-run crash

By David Struett

Police tape at an armored car robbery. | Brian Jackson~Sun-Times

Man shot near Grant Park

By David Struett

The person pulled out a gun and shot the man his back, police said.

Man shot near Grant Park

By David Struett

Sheriff: New program will support opioid-addicted inmates after release

By Andy Grimm

“It’s actually a miracle. . . . I’m very proud of myself,” said Erica Cudia, who hopes to begin a 30-day stint in a community treatment center.

At a press conference Wednesday, Sheriff Tom Dart announced the start of a program that will target 30 to 40 of approximately 200 jail inmates who are in treatment for addiction at the jail and are set for release or on bond.

Sheriff: New program will support opioid-addicted inmates after release

By Andy Grimm

Politics

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 11: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel attends a ceremony to mark the opening of five new gates at O'Hare International Airport on May 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The gate expansion was the first at the airport in 25 years. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775164218

Rahm sends message to mayoral rivals — adding another $850,000-plus to war chest

By Fran Spielman

Emanuel reported another $853,100 in contributions late Friday, leaving his campaign fund with roughly $7.4 million.

The mayor raked in $705,000 from three executives from Madison Dearborn Partners. The private equity firm has been among the mayor’s most reliable campaign contributors for years.

Rahm sends message to mayoral rivals — adding another $850,000-plus to war chest

By Fran Spielman

The mayor raked in $705,000 from three executives from Madison Dearborn Partners. The private equity firm has been among the mayor’s most reliable campaign contributors for years.

After shooting fiancée, ex-cop was hired, promoted by medical examiner

By Robert Herguth and Tim Novak

THE WATCHDOGS: Man’s assault conviction for shooting his girlfriend didn’t affect his new job with the Cook County medical examiner — or promotion.

THE WATCHDOGS: Man’s assault conviction for shooting girlfriend didn’t affect his new job with the Cook County medical examiner’s office — or keep him from being promoted.

After shooting fiancée, ex-cop was hired, promoted by medical examiner

By Robert Herguth and Tim Novak

The Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks to the media prior to the Rainbow Coalition's Women's Leadership Luncheon, Friday, June 15th, 2018. | James Foster/For the Sun-Times

Black religious leaders criticize Sessions' use of scripture

By Tramon Lucas | Associated Press

The Revs. Jesse Jackson and William Barber, in separate statements, called Sessions’ use of biblical scripture incorrect.

The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, along with the Revs. Jesse Jackson and William Barber, in separate statements, criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for using the Bible to justify separating immigrant children from parents.

Black religious leaders criticize Sessions' use of scripture

By Tramon Lucas | Associated Press

To avoid prison, Chicago movie studio mogul went undercover for feds

By Tim Novak

THE WATCHDOGS: Feds told Cinespace chief he could go to prison for as long as five years — or cooperate in undercover probe of Teamsters boss.

To avoid prison, Chicago movie studio mogul went undercover for feds

By Tim Novak

P. Scott Neville Jr. will be sworn in June 15, 2018 as the second black justice in the Illinois Supreme Court's 170-year history. | Provided

Illinois Supreme Court's 2nd black justice to be sworn in

By Associated Press

The second black justice, P. Scott Neville Jr., in the Illinois Supreme Court’s 170-year history is preparing to take the oath of office.

Illinois Supreme Court's 2nd black justice to be sworn in

By Associated Press

Obituaries

Gamaliel Ramirez, dead at 68, his Chicago murals captured beauty of Puerto Rico

By Maureen O'Donnell

Gamaliel Ramirez’s formal education ended in grade school, but he taught himself to paint and left his mark on Chicago with his murals and paintings.

Gamaliel Ramirez, a self-taught artist whose murals left splashes of saturated color all over Chicago.Mr. Ramirez created vibrant, powerful paintings and indoor and outdoor murals in Humboldt Park, Bridgeport, Englewood and South Chicago, and at the CNA Insurance building. He did murals at schools i

Gamaliel Ramirez, dead at 68, his Chicago murals captured beauty of Puerto Rico

By Maureen O'Donnell

Jazz pianist, composer, Chicago club favorite Ghalib Ghallab has died at 67

By Maureen O'Donnell

Jazz pianist and composer Ghalib Ghallab, a favorite at Chicago clubs and in Las Vegas, died Tuesday of cancer, his wife said. He was 67.

Jazz pianist and composer Ghalib Ghallab, a favorite at Chicago clubs and in Las Vegas, died Tuesday, according to his wife Toya, who said he had cancer and was ill for more than a year. He was 67.

Jazz pianist, composer, Chicago club favorite Ghalib Ghallab has died at 67

By Maureen O'Donnell

Peggy Roche Boyle, who taught Irish dance for over 40 years, has died at 73

By Maureen O'Donnell

Peggy Roche Boyle was a heel-clicking, tapping, leaping link to the line of teachers who kept Irish dance steps alive.

Peggy Roche Boyle, who taught Irish dance for over 40 years, has died at 73

By Maureen O'Donnell

8-28-02 Edward E. Sadlowski is subject of Houli in the Hood...he is a labor negotiator....we have to shoot him in his office in the loop...but he lives in South CHicago...sun-times photo by al podgorski

Chicago labor icon Edward Sadlowski dead at 79

By Jon Seidel

The alderman recalled how her father used to rouse her out of bed to walk picket lines and deliver donuts at the age of 6.

The former United Steel Workers of America leader fought to bring democratic reform to labor unions. He was elected president of Local 65 at the age of 26, and he narrowly lost a campaign for international president.

Chicago labor icon Edward Sadlowski dead at 79

By Jon Seidel

Ed Kirk, who helped build an aquatic dynasty at DuSable High School, dead at 87

By Maureen O'Donnell

Swimming for DuSable High School in 1950, Ed Kirk is believed to be the first African-American statewide swim champ in Illinois. He has died at 87.

Swimming for DuSable High School in 1950, Ed Kirk, dead at 87, is believed to have been the first African-American statewide swim champ in Illinois and was the first black swimmer selected as a high-school All-American.