Four men in their 20s were wounded in a shooting early Thursday in Irving Park on the Northwest Side. La Voz Sidebar Lea este artículo en español en La Voz Chicago, la sección bilingüe del Sun-Times. About 2:25 a.m., the …
4 men shot in Irving Park neighborhood Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer has been diagnosed with dementia, he announced on social media. The 69-year-old Kramer, who played 13 of his 14 seasons in the NFL with the Vikings and made the Pro Bowl after …
Former Vikings QB Tommy Kramer says he has dementia Read MoreCuatro hombres de entre 20 y 30 años resultaron heridos en un tiroteo ocurrido la madrugada del jueves en Irving Park en el lado noroeste. A eso de las 2:25 a.m., los cuatro estaban parados en la acera en la …
4 heridos en un tiroteo de madrugada en Irving Park Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, including lavish overseas trips, in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials …
Feds charge NYC mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals. He says he won’t resign Read MoreThe annual U.S. death toll from illegal drugs, which has risen nearly every year since the turn of the century, is expected to fall substantially this year. The timing of that turnaround poses a problem for politicians who aim to …
Overdose deaths are falling, but the ‘war on drugs’ is still a failure Read MoreThe White Sox announced a multiyear deal with veteran broadcaster Steve Stone Thursday. Stone, 77, will begin his 18th season as a Sox broadcaster. and will work fewer games. “I wanted to sign a long-term contract that would ensure I …
Steve Stone returning to White Sox broadcast booth on multiyear deal Read MoreThe Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Sunday against the Rams: Rick Morrissey Bears, 17-14: What says “Sunday fun” more than two teams with struggling offenses? The one thing in the Bears’ favor is that the Rams …
Bears predictions: Week 4 vs. Rams Read MoreIf you think Garrett Crochet would welcome the chance to get out of Dodge at first notice, think again. Crochet hates losing a record amount of games, but the White Sox All-Star with two years of contract control left said …
Garrett Crochet says he’s open to extension with White Sox Read MoreJews and Latinos have much more in common than you’d think, Chicago community leaders from both ethnic groups said Thursday. Family, community and hard work are priorities of both groups, said Yinam Cohen, consul general of Israel to the Midwest. …
Jewish and Hispanic leaders break bread in joint celebration of Rosh Hashanah, Hispanic Heritage Month Read MoreConsidering the Blackhawks’ stylistic emphasis on team-wide speed, figuring out where to slot the sometimes sluggish Ryan Donato into the lineup was a challenge for coach Luke Richardson last season. Richardson didn’t withhold his thoughts on Donato’s lack of speed, …
Blackhawks trying to figure out where Ryan Donato, Andreas Athanasiou fit in lineup Read MoreNewly-confirmed Zoning Committee Chair Walter Burnett (27th) said Thursday he wants to keep ShotSpotter, but will not cast the 34th vote needed to clinch an override of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s threatened veto. Portraying himself as a “peacemaker” between an embattled …
Burnett won’t cast crucial vote to allow ShotSpotter advocates to override Johnson’s threatened veto Read MoreKudos to U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., for introducing legislation to ban the sale of kangaroo parts in the United States and stem the killing of 1.5 million of the iconic marsupials per annum. Demand for soccer cleats made from …
Kudos to Illinois lawmakers for proposed bill to ban sale of kangaroo skins Read MoreMás de 200 hombres y mujeres dicen que fueron abusados sexualmente cuando eran niños en los centros de detención de menores de Illinois, uniéndose a cientos de otros que previamente se unieron a las demandas. El lunes se presentaron tres …
Los centros de detención de menores de Illinois enfrentan cientos de denuncias más de abuso sexual Read MoreEl dueño de una empresa de camiones de transporte de Texas fue sentenciado a 25 años de prisión esta semana por usar su negocio para mover cientos de libras de heroína y cocaína a Chicago. José Farias, de 44 años, …
Dueño de empresa de Texas sentenciado a 25 años por transportar drogas de México a Chicago Read MoreThe popular term for movies and TV series that provide satisfying escape in predictable fashion is “Comfort Viewing.” No surprises, no stressful experience for the viewer. A tidy, pleasant ride. We can’t accurately describe the Kate Winslet-starring, prestige project “Lee” …
‘Lee’ review: Kate Winslet stars in standard but stirring biopic of photographer showing horrors of WWII Read MoreA federal judge considering a possible sentencing break for Gangster Disciples co-founder Larry Hoover challenged Hoover’s defense attorney Thursday to answer a key question: “How many murders do you think he’s responsible for?” U.S. District Judge John Blakey asked the …
Judge challenges gang kingpin Larry Hoover’s mercy bid: ‘How many murders’ did he cause? Read MoreAndrew Schneider was both surprised and wasn’t when he saw Logan Square was named one of the “coolest” neighborhoods in the world by Time Out. “When I got the Google alert, I felt like someone reposted an article from 2016,” …
Logan Square named one of the ‘coolest’ neighborhoods in the world: ‘We have the best of Chicago right here’ Read MoreThe White Sox refuse to give in to the record nobody wants. Fueled by a season-high seven-run inning and 6 1/3 innings of pitching from beleaguered right-hander Chris Flexen, the Sox (39-120) defeated the Angels 7-0 on Thursday, remaining tied …
White Sox win again to avoid breaking all-time loss record Read MoreWhen reflecting on his childhood on the South Side of Chicago, Law Roach recalls happy weekends with his grandmother, Eloise. He’d play outside, eat her freshly baked cookies and observe her Saturday-night preparation for church the next morning. “Her ritual …
Chicago native Law Roach shares secret to ‘unshakable’ confidence ahead of hometown appearance Read MoreChicago Board of Education President Jianan Shi said he is not expecting to take up Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez’s contract or Mayor Brandon Johnson’s loan idea at Thursday evening’s school board meeting. There has been significant anticipation that …
Fireworks, but no action, expected Thursday night on CPS CEO’s fate Read More