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Rendering of the proposed new Bears stadium. Chicago Bears The public finally got a good look Wednesday at the Chicago Bears $4.7 billion lakefront stadium plan. But the big reveal showed something far deeper than pretty renderings, impressive architectural animation …

Ald. Debra Silverstein at a press conference regarding a hate crime, Feb. 1, 2022. Chicago can become a national leader in fighting hate, Silverstein writes. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times We often say that hate has no home here, but in the last …

House Music 40 founder Vince Lawrence (far left) is joined by Wayne Williams, Curtis McClain, Byron Stingily, Chip E. and Marshall Jefferson, who are scheduled to perform as part of the Chicago House Music Showcase at this summer’s NASCAR weekend …

The United States and 17 other countries on Thursday called for the release of all hostages held by Hamas. Leo Correa/AP WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders issued a joint statement Thursday calling for Hamas to release …

Alex Vlasic signed a six-year contract with the Blackhawks. Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Wilmette kid is staying in Chicago for six more years. The Blackhawks signed young defenseman Alex Vlasic, the local product coming off a splendid first full NHL …

In this image taken from Uber dashcam video released by authorities, William Brock holds a weapon to Uber driver Loletha Hall outside his home in South Charleston, Ohio, on March 25. Clark County Sheriff’s Office As hard as we try, …

Elvis Crespo performs at 2023 Michelada Festival held at Harrison Park in Pilsen. Tribú Gives Grab your Micheladas and get the beach party started this summertime-chi! The sixth annual Michelada Festival has announced their 2024 artist lineup, sure to bring …

Chicago police officers surround Dexter Reed’s SUV. Civilian Office of Police Accountability Dexter Reed was shot at least 13 times when he was killed in a gun battle with Chicago police during a traffic stop last month in Humboldt Park, …

Northwestern students set up a protest camp on Deering Meadow on Thursday morning. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Over 100 people set up an encampment Thursday morning on Deering Meadow on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus as a show of support for Palestinian people …

FILE – Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for jury deliberations in his rape trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in New York. New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. Seth …

By Nadia Lopez | Bloomberg Allstate Corp. will end its years-long pause on underwriting in California as soon as the state regulator adopts proposed regulatory changes to make it easier for insurers to raise rates, according to a company spokesperson. …

By Danica Coto | Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence …

Greg Farrell, Chris Strohm and Allyson Versprille | Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department could decide by the first week of June whether to tear up its controversial deferred-prosecution agreement with Boeing Co., according to lawyers for …

David Jordan | CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON — The EPA on Thursday announced a series of actions to address pollution from fossil fuel power generators, including a final rule for existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired plants that will eventually …