The CTA’s Kimball Brown Line L station yard is where dozens of workers in the transit agency’s “Second Chance” program clean train cars overnight in low-paying internships that many hope will lead to permanent, full-time jobs. But that doesn’t usually …
CTA touts ‘Second Chance’ program for ex-offenders, but few end up with permanent jobs Read MoreThe Rev. Mark Santo at St. Philip High School in Chicago in the 1960s. St. Philip High School yearbook As a new Catholic priest in Chicago in the early 1960s and member of the church’s Servite order, the Rev. Mark …
An accused Catholic priest served in 9 church jurisdictions. Secrecy shrouded his abuse Read MoreTaking the L downtown was daunting at first for Chicago’s Next Voices columnist Valery Pineda, who grew up in Archer Heights. Chicago Scholars gave her a ladder. Now, she’s holding a ladder for others to come up behind her. Tyler …
Chicago’s Next Voices columnist Valery Pineda on finding her way to a career in downtown Chicago Read MoreDear Amy: My 24-year-old daughter is expecting a baby boy. She told me that she plans to use her biological dad’s name as her baby’s middle name. Her dad, “Tobias,” and I divorced when she was six and her brother …
Ask Amy: Mother frets over monstrous middle name Read MoreIf you watched the NHL debut of Jaromir Jagr you have spent more than three decades in this world considering he first graced the ice of the league all the way back in 1990. Now, 25 years later and aged …
Jaromir Jagr (Yes, That Jagr) Just Broke A Record Aged 52 Read MoreWITH an empire stretching to five continents the Hells Angels are exporting murder and mayhem further than any other organised crime network. The biker gang has created a climate of fear through cold-blooded executions, drug dealing, extortion and mass killings …
Hells Angels with ‘PHD in violence’ cut off woman’s head & hid serial killer who shot 43…I faked murder to go undercover Read MoreA MUM has told a court her heartbreaking final words to her baby before she was allegedly killed by a nursery manager. Kate Roughley, 37, is accused of suffocating Genevieve Meehan by strapping her face down to a bean bag …
Mum’s tragic final words to baby before she was ‘killed’ by nursery manager who ‘strapped her face down to bean bag’ Read MoreRISHI Sunak today slammed Sir Keir Starmer as “weak” for not reading Angela Rayner’s tax advice. At a speech in London, the PM accused the opposition chief of “hiding behind his team” as the “two homes” scandal plaguing Labour rumbles …
Starmer is ‘weak’ for refusing to read Angela Rayner’s tax advice, PM says as Labour deputy leader dragged into new row Read MoreISRAEL’S strike on Iran could have been carried out by Tel Aviv spies as a way to send more than just a message of revenge, experts told The Sun. Middle East analyst Yakov Katz and former British Army General Rupert …
Israel strike may have been carried out by Mossad INSIDE Iran – it was about more than sending a message, says expert Read MoreEMILIANO MARTINEZ has shared footage of his penalty shootout antics on social media. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was the hero as they beat Lille on spot-kicks to reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals. pic.twitter.com/5xYAsAwfup — Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) April 19, …
Fans ask ‘how can you not love this?’ as Martinez shares clip of penalty shootout s***housery from Villa win over Lille Read MoreREAL MADRID superstar Jude Bellingham went wild with fans as he chanted in Spanish after a stunning Champions League triumph over Manchester City. Real punched their ticket to the semi-finals on Wednesday after beating City 4-3 on penalties following a …
Jude Bellingham seen chanting in Spanish as Real Madrid stars go wild with fans after epic Man City penalty win Read MoreMANCHESTER CITY fans “don’t deserve” their superstar team according to one particularly passionate Real Madrid fan. The Cityzens were knocked out of the Champions League by Madrid on Wednesday night on penalties after a tightly fought 4-4 aggregate draw. TikTok …
Real Madrid fan says ‘silent’ Man City supporters ‘don’t deserve this team’ and it should be ‘given to Man Utd’ Read MoreA SECOND country could play host to multiple Formula One races, according to shock reports in Spain. The USA already play host to THREE F1 grand prix races; The Circuit of the Americas in Texas, Miami Street Circuit and the …
New country ‘set to host TWO F1 races as shock five-year deal on verge of being reached’ Read MoreTHE FA have announced a major broadcasting change in response to the backlash from EFL clubs. Teams outside the Premier League were left furious on Thursday after the latest changes to the competition. APThe FA have announced a major broadcasting …
FA Cup confirm major broadcasting change as they respond to furious backlash from EFL clubs Read MoreARSENAL have reportedly tabled a bid from defender Willian Pacho, it’s been claimed. Pacho, 22, has been a shining light for Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt this season. REXWillian Pacho has caught the eye of several teams this season[/caption] GETTYArsenal have …
Arsenal ‘make £39m bid for top Bundesliga centre-back as Gunners move ahead of Liverpool in transfer race’ Read MoreA BARCELONA legend was left red-faced the last time Manchester United faced Coventry City. The Red Devils will meet the Sky Blues in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. PA:Press AssociationCoventry City’s Michael Mifsud celebrates after his second …
How Man Utd lined up last time they played Coventry with Barcelona legend unable to prevent humiliating defeat Read MoreThe Cubs and Marlins’ game Thursday was postponed due to rain in the forecast. File photo. Griffin Quinn/Getty The Cubs’ game against the Marlins on Thursday at Wrigley Field was postponed because of rain in the forecast. The teams will …
Opening game of Marlins-Cubs series postponed; split doubleheader scheduled for Saturday Read MoreSun-Times file A Joliet mother has been charged after her 12-year-old daughter died Wednesday, days after ingesting heroin and fentanyl. Officers responded about 8:30 a.m. Sunday to a home in the 1500 block of East Washington Street after her mother, …
Joliet mother charged in death of girl, 12, who ingested heroin, fentanyl Read MoreWhite Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi reacts after striking out against Guardians pitcher Tyler Beede on April 10 in Cleveland. Ron Schwane/AP PHILADELPHIA — Paul DeJong’s five-hit day just goes to show how quickly things can turn around. Managers and …
White Sox’ offensive stats don’t look so good 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 the star center looks back on his first season with the Blackhawks, he’s not entirely pleased with how …
Connor Bedard assesses rookie season with Blackhawks: ‘I was OK’ Read More