The Rev. Jesse Jackson “died peacefully” Feb. 17, his family said during a Tuesday morning news conference. He was 84. Jackson is a Chicago icon known for his work as a civil rights leader. “All are welcome” for services scheduled …
What we know about Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death and plans to honor his life in Chicago Read MoreFor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, social justice was also entwined with economic justice and labor organizing, including organizing boycotts, pushing for job opportunities and supporting unions to pressure businesses. “Like the entire generation that led the Civil Rights Movement, …
For Jesse Jackson, economic justice and civil rights were intertwined Read MoreU.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has declined a request by the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family to have the civil rights leader lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol — but alternative Washington, D.C., locations are being discussed, and the push …
Speaker Johnson denies Rev. Jackson family request to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol Read MoreLa fiscal estatal del Condado de Cook, Eileen O’Neill Burke, presentó nuevas directrices el jueves para procesar los presuntos delitos de los agentes federales de inmigración, después de desaprobar de un plan propuesto por el alcalde Brandon Johnson y enfrentar …
Fiscal principal del Condado de Cook presenta plan para acusar a agentes de ICE de delitos Read MoreFidel Márquez puede que no haya sido el arquitecto del vasto esquema de soborno de ComEd que llevó a la caída del ex presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Illinois, Michael J. Madigan. Pero el ejecutivo del servicio de …
Ex ejecutivo de ComEd involucrado en esquema de soborno evita prisión tras testificar contra Madigan y otros Read MoreEl Centro de Vivienda Justa HOPE y un propietario del vecindario de Humboldt Park están demandando a la Autoridad de Vivienda de Chicago (CHA) y a dos de sus administradores de propiedades por permitir que algunas de sus propiedades en …
Residente de Humboldt Park demanda a CHA por no dar mantenimiento a propiedades vacantes Read MorePlease send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Friday, February 20, 2026 PUBLIC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Curie vs. Lincoln Park at UIC, title, 8 Hyde Park vs. Kenwood at UIC, 6 EAST …
Chicago Illinois high school basketball scores Read MoreThe blue Ford Mustang Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo’s father gifted her helped escort the 16-year-old’s ivory coffin to St. William Parish Friday morning in the Northwest Side’s Montclare neighborhood. Dozens of mourners hugged as they left the private funeral Mass …
Funeral held for Chicago teen who battled cancer while fighting for father’s release from ICE detention Read MoreThe nine-point loss to Toronto on Thursday night was a good thing. It dropped the Bulls to the No. 9 spot in the bottom of the standings — pre-lottery of course — flip-flopping them with a Milwaukee franchise that seems …
Bulls finding out that life as a soft tank team is filled with pain Read MoreEvery team at this time of the season is chasing a dream and setting out to finish goals. The hoop-educated know those dreams and goals come in all shapes and sizes, especially with the regular season coming to an end. …
Chasing history: A look at each Super 25 team’s state finals dreams and history Read MoreGov. JB Pritzker demanded an $8.6 billion refund for Illinois residents from President Donald Trump on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the White House’s broad array of foreign tariffs. In an open letter to Trump, Pritzker decried …
Pritzker demands $8.6 billion for Illinois residents after Supreme Court strikes Trump tariffs Read MoreA 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a white SUV in Englewood on Friday morning. The vehicle then fled the scene, police said. Two pedestrians were in the crosswalk in the 1700 block of West 69th …
2 girls hurt in Englewood hit and run Read MoreThe Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked a furious attack on the court he helped shape. Trump said he was “absolutely ashamed” of some justices who ruled …
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies Read MoreThe Bears reiterated Friday that their practice facility will remain in Lake Forest regardless of where they build their next stadium. After the team turned its attention toward building a stadium in Hammond on Thursday, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott said …
Bears staying at Lake Forest practice facility no matter where their next stadium is located Read MoreA 25-year-old man was killed in a car accident Friday morning in Avondale. A Toyota RAV4 was traveling north in the 3500 block of North Elston Avenue about 5:50 a.m. Friday, when the driver disregarded a traffic signal and struck …
1 dead, 1 hurt in 2-car crash in Avondale Read MoreMILAN — The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U.S.-Canada showdown for gold in men’s hockey at the Olympics is on. Jack Hughes scored two goals, including one with a highlight-reel individual effort, and the Americans rolled into the final by routing …
U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team advances to face Canada in final Read MoreThe first installment of Cook County property tax bills for 2025 are due April 1, though property owners can now pay online, county officials announced Friday. The county said it will mail nearly 1.8 million bills by March 2. The …
Cook County property tax bills available online, with payments due April 1 Read MoreThe Joffrey Ballet’s early years have been enshrined in American legend, as the small troupe toured the country in a station wagon full of entrepreneurial postwar spirit and youthful enthusiasm. Founded in 1956 by Robert Joffrey, son of a Pashtun …
Review: “American Icons” showcases the exceptional melting pot that is the Joffrey and American dance Read MoreA chiropractor accused of secretly videotaping his undressed child patients is now charged with sharing those videos as child sex abuse materials, according to Kane County prosecutors. A grand jury indicted David Hanson, 43, of Batavia, this week on 76 …
Batavia chiropractor charged with videotaping undressed child patients now accused of sharing videos Read MoreMESA, Ariz. — Usually, Cactus League opening day would be far too early to venture a guess at the Cubs’ regular-season Opening Day roster. But when the Cubs faced the White Sox on Friday to kick off their spring training …
Cubs roster projection: Forecasting the 2026 Opening Day squad as Cactus League play begins Read More