A 2023 Supreme Court decision rolled back the federal Clean Water Act and overturned decades of protection for wetlands. New legislation would protect Illinois wetlands for the benefit of wildlife and communities that depend on them.

By Letters to the Editor

White Sox

White Sox complete 0-7 road trip with loss to Twins, fall to 3-22

Twins hit five solo home runs

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour - New York

Music

Nicki Minaj conquers the United Center in long-awaited return to Chicago

Minaj had some good company for her United Center kickoff bringing out two of Chicago’s own for special guest spots: Rappers G Herbo and Jeremih.

By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times

Work

New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

According to the Federal Trade Commission, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers — are subject to noncompetes, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies.

By Christopher Rugaber | AP

Chicago

Piping plover Imani returns to Montrose Beach

Birders hope Imani, son of beloved couple Monty and Rose, will find a mate this year.

By Jessica Ma