Minyon Moore, chair of the Democratic National Convention Committee, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention during a news conference at the Hilton Chicago, Thursday. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Top state Democratic Party leaders on Thursday vowed “Blue Wall” unity ahead of the …
Democratic Party leaders insist Chicago is ready for convention, despite the party’s divisions Read MoreGerman shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds in Chicago. Sun-Times file As the weather gets warmer, more and more Chicagoans are out and about with their dogs. And that got us wondering: What are the most popular …
Here are Chicago’s most popular dog breeds Read MoreTaylor Hall missed all but 10 games of the Blackhawks’ season. Michael Reaves/Getty Images LOS ANGELES — As the Blackhawks trickled onto the ice for their final morning skate of the season Thursday at Crypto.com Arena, Taylor Hall appeared seemingly out …
Blackhawks’ Taylor Hall used lost season to ‘refresh mentally’ while rehabbing ACL Read MoreRev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III sits with Rev. Jesse Jackson at the Rainbow PUSH Convention Faith Leaders Luncheon at the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago on the South Side, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times The abrupt …
Early exit by Rev. Jesse Jackson’s replacement raises questions about future of Rainbow PUSH Read MoreUber launched a rider verification program Thursday in Chicago and 11 other cities. Associated Press Uber drivers say the company’s new rider verification program that aims to confirm that riders who are who they say they are is a step …
Uber launches rider verification program in Chicago, 11 other cities Read MoreAfter a year and a half of negotiations, two strikes and a federal labor board complaint against the company, the first contract for Howard Brown Health union employees is going up to a vote April 29, according to union representatives. …
Howard Brown, union reach tentative agreement after 17 months of negotiations Read MoreThe Cubs’ Mark Leiter Jr. throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 13, 2024 in Seattle. Alika Jenner/Getty Images Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. got to congratulate his cousin Jack Leiter a couple days before …
Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr.’s family makes history, while he starts season strong in pivotal role Read MoreConnor Bedard isn’t completely pleased with his rookie season. Michael Reaves/Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Connor Bedard’s standards are high. So when he looks back on his first Blackhawks season, he’s not entirely pleased with how it went, even though he …
Connor Bedard assesses rookie season with Blackhawks: ‘I was OK’ Read MoreCherry trees sprout green leaves but no blossoms Thursday in Jackson Park. Sun-Times Staff Cherry trees in Chicago will not bloom this spring due to erratic weather. The Chicago Park District said the cold and wet weather in April kept …
Cherry trees in Chicago skip bloom for second consecutive year Read MoreA woman shields herself from the rain as she crosses North Wabash Avenue near East Washington Street in the Loop as rain falls across the Chicagoland area on Feb. 22, 2023. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Light to moderate showers will move …
Showers and gusty winds moving through Chicago on Thursday Read MoreA Los Angeles City Council committee on Thursday, April 18 moved forward a series of proposed changes to the city charter intended to bolster the independence of the Ethics Commission and enhance its enforcement powers. The Ad Hoc Committee on …
Los Angeles City Council committee takes steps on ethics reform at City Hall Read MoreLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry declined …
Judge denies request for Bob Baffert-trained Muth to run in Kentucky Derby Read MoreA Los Angeles Police Department officer was arrested Thursday in connection with charges that he tampered with evidence and stole items during traffic and pedestrian stops last year, authorities said. Alan Carrillo — who joined the LAPD in 2018 and …
LAPD officer charged with stealing personal items during pedestrian and traffic stops Read MoreAnother Tax Day has come and gone, and most Americans believe they pay too much. One recent poll revealed that 56% say they pay more than their fair share. Unfortunately, I fear this is just the beginning considering the insane …
Another Tax Day has come and gone, and most Americans believe they pay too much Read MoreThe airman’s body was found on a railway near Laughlin Air Force Base on Tuesday (Picture: 47th Flying Training Wing Public) A body mysteriously found on train tracks near the Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas has been identified as …
Airman’s body found on train tracks near air force base he was stationed at Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ play-in loss in Sacramento was the story of Moses Moody’s season, and really the story of his career to this point. Moody was out of Golden State’s rotation heading into the single-elimination Kings game. The …
‘I would love to get him out there more:’ Steve Kerr details Moses Moody’s inconsistent role with Warriors Read MoreBERKELEY — A seat on the Berkeley City Council left vacant by Councilmember Rigel Robinson’s sudden resignation will likely be filled by 22-year-old Cecilia Lunaparra, according to updated election results released Thursday. Lunaparra, a UC Berkeley undergrad, maintained her lead …
Cecilia Lunaparra holds lead in Berkeley City Council race Read MoreAssociated Press NEW YORK — New York police removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on Thursday and arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including the daughter of a prominent Minnesota congresswoman. Several students involved in the protest said they …
Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia Read MoreOAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday announced criminal charges against three police officers involved in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while being pinned to the ground by multiple officers. In a press …
DA Pamela Price files involuntary manslaughter charges against three Alameda cops in 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ play-in loss in Sacramento was the story of Moses Moody’s season, and really the story of his career to this point. Moody was out of Golden State’s rotation heading into the single-elimination Kings game. The …
‘I would love to get him out there more:’ Steve Kerr details Moses Moody’s inconsistent role with Warriors Read More