Politics

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By Sun-Times staff

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Illinois Republicans grapple with mail voting amid mixed signals from Trump. 'We have to adapt'

Illinois' wind power industry had a down year and climate change might be to blame

Facing budget criticism, CPS officials say changes are 'milestone' to be celebrated

Bears President Kevin Warren: 'I'm not going to think negatively' about stadium obstacles

Arizona indicts 18 in case over 2020 election in Arizona, including Giuliani and Meadows

No love for new Bears stadium from Illinois' top Democrats

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Bears

New Bears QB Caleb Williams sets draft night sales record for Fanatics

Caleb Williams is No.1 in more ways than, well, one.

By Patrick Finley

Work

Former Foxtrot workers hold rally, demanding back pay after grocer's sudden closure

The former employees contacted workers rights organization Arise Chicago and filed charges with the Illinois Department of Labor, according to the organization.

By Abby Miller

Crime

2 teens critically wounded in South Shore shooting

Two people entered an apartment and began shooting, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Nambi E. Kelley (from left), TayLar, Dexter Zollicoffer and A.C. Smith star in the Goodman Theatre's production of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." Liz Lauren Photo

Theater

Timeless ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ richly acted by Goodman Theatre's all-Chicago cast

The ensemble storyline captures not just a time and place, but a core theme playwright August Wilson continued to express throughout his Century Cycle.

By Steven Oxman | For the Sun-Times

Mason (John Travolta) wants out of the robbery racket after an attempted car theft goes awry.

Movies and TV

Routine heist movie 'Cash Out' relies on Travolta's sturdy star power

At 70, the screen stalwart charms as reformed thief with a goofball brother and an inscrutable ex.

By Richard Roeper