We asked what readers think of efforts to build data centers in Chicago. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity: “We need to keep up with the rest of the world. If we don’t build them, then we …
What do you think of efforts to build data centers in Chicago? Here’s what you told us Read MoreIn 1856, baseball was anointed the “national pastime” in a letter to the editor in the New York Mercury newspaper. On Feb. 2, 1876, Chicago businessman William Hulbert helped form the National League, which included the Cubs — then called …
Baseball has eased America out of its slumps Read MoreThe long-vacant and decaying City Methodist Church — at one time the largest Methodist church in the Midwest — is slated for demolition, more than 50 years after it closed. The wrecking ball comes after a number of unsuccessful attempts …
Once the largest Methodist church in the Midwest is slated for demolition Read MoreThe call went out over the company radios: Man down. Everyone looked stricken. I raced to the part of the campus where my colleague was on the floor, in cardiac arrest, turning blue. I knelt down on the floor, sweating, …
Employee-owned businesses do a good job protecting, uplifting workers Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old man. I was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Growing up, I had several surgeries and much dental work to improve my appearance. I had wonderful friends who never teased me about …
Dear Abby: Son feels shunned by father over physical appearance Read MoreA man was fatally shot in Chicago Lawn Friday night, according to Chicago police. The man, 28, was in an argument with another person in the 7300 block of South Kedzie Avenue at 11:15 p.m. when the other person shot …
Man fatally shot after argument in Chicago Lawn Read MoreA man was fatally shot in West Englewood early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. The man, 29, was in the 6500 block of South Laflin Street at 2 a.m. when two people approached him and fired shots before fleeing …
Man fatally shot by 2 people in West Englewood Read MoreMIAMI – Friday was a good night for Shota Imanaga. His six innings of one-run ball looked to be exactly what the Cubs needed from their lefty starter after back-to-back rougher performances. Those outings – a quick hook after two …
Cubs’ Shota Imanaga wants to ‘build trust back,’ Craig Counsell says story around lefty ‘a little incorrect’ Read MoreThe embattled chairman of the Triton College board, Mark Stephens, has resigned his leadership post. Stephens — who’s been under pressure to step down since a July 31 arrest on drug charges in far northwest suburban Harvard — is staying …
Under pressure following drug arrest, Rosemont’s Mark Stephens resigns as chairman of Triton College’s board Read MoreA new Chicago White Sox ballpark option has been revealed amid the team’s push for a new stadium. Canal Edge LLC — a company owned by White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, who could take over the team as soon …
New Sox Park? Future owner Justin Ishbia announces proposal for riverside stadium at ‘The Railyards’ Read MoreChicagoans celebrated the city’s ties to America’s labor movements Saturday at the Chicago Labor Day Parade. Organized and run by the Chicago Federation of Labor, the event has been held in the Pullman Historic District since 2023 to spotlight the …
Chicago Labor Day Parade and Eddie Fest highlights city’s historic labor connections Read MoreThe White Sox just can’t shake the Guardians, and that’s a feeling catcher Jake Rogers knows all too well. Rogers was with the Tigers last season when they blew a 10-game lead in the American League Central with 21 games …
White Sox catcher Jake Rogers has experience — albeit unpleasant — in a division race with Guardians Read MoreMarion Persich’s transfer from LaSalle-Peru to Morris over the summer received a little bit of hype. The Warriors are always worth keeping an eye on, and Persich was seen as a player who could make a major difference in Morris. …
Morris quarterback Marion Persich’s speed and size too much for Simeon Read MoreA police pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle in Rogers Park ended with an injured pedestrian and two officers on Friday evening. Chicago police officers reportedly noticed a red Toyota matching the description of a stolen vehicle at 7:14 p.m. …
Rogers Park police pursuit of reported stolen vehicle ends in CPD officers, pedestrian injured Read MoreMIAMI – Pete Crow-Armstrong is perhaps the best defender in baseball, and he showed why in Friday’s Cubs win over the Marlins, making an outstanding leaping catch at the center-field wall. A few days earlier, it was second baseman Nico …
Can Alex Bregman add to his, Cubs’ Gold Glove haul? ‘This has got to be one of his best seasons defensively’ Read MorePolice removed multiple people from the Lincoln-Way East student section in the third quarter of Friday’s game between visiting Lincoln-Way East and Homewood-Flossmoor in Flossmoor. The teams, most fans and media were unaware of what had happened, but photos and …
Lincoln-Way East students accused of racial harassment at Homewood-Flossmoor football game Read MoreOne good arm was enough for Payton’s Grayson Schmueck. Schmueck contributed some productive runs and spearheaded a stingy defense as the Grizzlies grinded their way to a 13-12 win against Amundsen on a hot Saturday afternoon at Winnemac Stadium. The …
Grayson Schmueck toughs it out to lead Payton past Amundsen Read MoreA Frankfort woman is facing murder charges after she is alleged to have killed her 2-year-old son Tuesday, according to Will County prosecutors. Corie Walsh, 40, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, according to Will County prosecutors. Walsh …
Suburban woman facing murder charges after killing 2-year-old before attempting self-harm Read MoreTORONTO — Derrick Etienne Jr. scored the tying goal in second-half stoppage time and Josh Sargent recorded his first career hat trick as Toronto FC rallied for a 4-4 draw against the Fire on Saturday night. Toronto (5-7-11) allowed the …
Maren Haile-Selassie scores twice as Fire earn 4-4 draw at Toronto Read More