Reflecting on Black History Month, I long for the day when the playing field is genuinely level for all Americans. The enduring impacts of slavery and systemic racism have created an unbalanced foundation that still affects the lives of countless …
Diversity in the workforce brings together best of America Read MoreSegún el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS), una tormenta de hielo llegará al área de Chicago el miércoles por la noche, trayendo “una mezcla invernal” de lluvia helada, aguanieve y nieve. El servicio meteorológico emitió un aviso de clima invernal para …
Tormenta de hielo llegará a Chicago y traerá condiciones peligrosas para viajar Read MoreThe National Women’s Soccer League will pay $5 million to players who were abused by coaches under a systemic pattern of misconduct, bringing some closure to a scandal that led to a lifetime ban against the ex-coach of the Chicago …
National Women’s Soccer League creates $5M fund for players after abuse scandal Read MoreA 36-year-old Lisle man was killed and two other men injured early Wednesday when a speeding car crashed and went airborne landing near a creek in Lemont Township. Sameer S. Gowani was pronounced dead at the scene on 135th Street …
Tesla crashes, leaving Lisle man dead, 2 others injured in Lemont Township Read MoreIt’s Super Bowl week, and that obviously leads us to the Bears. Say what? How, you ask, can anyone make a connection between the lowly Bears and the biggest game of the season? And who is leading “us” to that …
Three questions, and three unsolicited answers, for Super Bowl-hungry Bears fans Read MoreNEW ORLEANS — As the Bears limped to the end of their disappointing season, wide receiver DJ Moore kept an eye on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. He suspected the Bears’ front office wanted to hire him as their head …
Bears WRs DJ Moore, Rome Odunze excited about coach Ben Johnson: ‘How could you not be?’ Read MoreA Chicago police officer with three years on the job was found dead in her home Wednesday morning. The officer worked in the Gresham District, which includes parts of Englewood, Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Chatham and other nearby neighborhoods. Her name …
Chicago police officer found dead in her home Read MoreEduardo Orozco peeks through his Lyons front door, showing only his eyes. The 26-year-old said his family has kept the door locked and avoids using it since federal agents tried to break into their home searching for a relative. “There …
Trump’s immigration arrests in Chicago raise questions about 4th Amendment violations Read MoreA century after the infamous Tsavo lions were added to the Field Museum’s collection, scientists continue to uncover new details about the predators that once terrorized railway workers in Kenya. Wednesday marked the 100th anniversary of the lions going on …
100 years of Tsavo lions at the Field Museum, scientists are still uncovering new information Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has vowed to protect access to gender-affirming care, a week after President Donald Trump issued an executive order threatening to cut federal funding for hospitals that provide such care. In a statement released Wednesday, Illinois …
Illinois attorney general vows to protect gender-affirming care, after Trump order threatens to cut funding Read MoreIt’s tough to ignore the threats to our democracy right now. From blanket pardons for Jan. 6 insurrectionists to cabinet picks chosen for loyalty instead of expertise, President Donald Trump’s second term is already pushing — and at times demolishing …
This is how Trump’s war on federal workers threatens democracy Read MoreEverything aligned for the Blackhawks to give top prospect Artyom Levshunov his first taste of the NHL this week. During the AHL’s All-Star Break, Levshunov was called up to participate in Hawks practices Monday and Tuesday and morning skate Wednesday. …
Blackhawks practices give Artyom Levshunov a glimpse of NHL pace Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson has rescinded a pandemic-era requirement that city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, fueling demands for back pay to those who defied the mandate. Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara led the charge against the vaccine mandate, …
Johnson rescinds controversial COVID-19 vaccination mandate Read MoreKeke Palmer has grown up in the public eye, making an indelible mark on the silver screen, small screen and computer screen. Fans have followed her through many progressions: From the “Akeelah and the Bee” breakout film to the box …
Keke Palmer focuses on comedy to lighten ‘heavy’ times — with an assist from Eddie Murphy Read MoreAfter some initial hesitation, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has agreed to testify before Congress about Chicago’s “sanctuary city” policies and their effect on immigration enforcement. Johnson will participate in the March 5 hearing of the Republican-led House Oversight and Government …
Mayor Johnson to testify next month before Congress about Chicago’s sanctuary city policies Read MoreNEW ORLEANS — The Eagles needed a stop. They were leading the Rams by six with 1:14 to play in the second round of the NFC playoffs last month. The Rams had trudged their way down a snowy Lincoln Financial …
Bears didn’t want Jalen Carter, who’s dominating for Eagles Read MoreTheater Helen Hunt from TV’s “Mad About You,” “House” actor Robert Sean Leonard and stage veteran Ian Barford star in Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s drama “Betrayal.” As her marriage to Robert comes to an end, Emma reconnects with Jerry, …
Things to do in Chicago Feb. 6-12: The Mix Read MoreIt’s been only two weeks, but with every passing day of President Donald Trump’s second term, Mike Judge’s 2006 masterpiece, “Idiocracy,” becomes a more and more prescient and embarrassingly accurate prediction of what the American government might one day look …
Trump’s Cabinet looks close to being filled with ‘fools, quacks, goons and thugs’ Read MoreRestaurants are feeling the pain of soaring egg prices, due to the biggest bird flu outbreak in a decade. Wishbone, near Fulton Market, recently added a surcharge of 75 cents on egg dishes and 50 cents on chicken items to …
Some Chicago restaurants are charging extra for eggs to cope with soaring costs Read MorePlease send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 CHICAGO CATHOLIC CROSSOVERLoyola at IC Catholic, 6:30 CHICAGO PREPHoly Trinity at Northtown, 6:30Ida Crown at Ellison, 7:00Westmont at Rochelle Zell, 7:30 DUPAGE VALLEYWaubonsie Valley at DeKalb, 7:00 EAST SUBURBAN …
Wednesday’s high school basketball scores Read More