Loyal, but frustrated, White Sox fans weren’t sure how to take broadcaster John Schriffen’s “hater” remark. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images At — or around — 9 p.m. on the night of April 27, White Sox play-by-play voice John Schriffen introduced himself …
White Sox announcer John Schriffen gets caught up with the haters Read MoreJohn Stoops, founder of The Revival, sits on the improv theater’s new stage in the South Loop. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Two improv comedy venues opening soon in Chicago — one new, one relocated — reflect their names quite well. The …
Chicago improv scene grows with new theaters in South Loop, Lake View Read MorePolice arrived at the University of Chicago’s pro-Palestinian encampment in response to an “altercation” between demonstrators and “pro-Israel” counter-protesters. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Tensions were high at the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Chicago Friday, after a brief clash between demonstrators …
Campus police respond to ‘altercation’ at University of Chicago encampment; protesters, university at impasse Read MoreChicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling on Friday defended the decision not to discipline any of the nine current members of his force whose names appeared on the membership list …
Chicago’s top cop defends clearing officers on extremist group’s membership list Read MoreIllinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, during debate of an election measure that will place three non-binding referendums on the ballot, change the state’s slating rules and deadline to file petitions. BlueroomStream/Screenshot Gov. J.B. Pritzker has quickly signed into …
Pritzker signs bill requiring legislative candidates to run primary — GOP calls it ‘stealing an election’ Read MoreThe Cubs’ Shota Imanaga, here in his major league debut, is off to a red-hot start at 5-0. Michael Reaves/Getty Images What’s the best thing about sports on TV in May? Is it the NBA or NHL playoffs? How about …
Shota Imanaga’s start, John Schriffen’s calls focuses of this week’s ‘Polling Place’ Read MoreJohann Moonesinghe, CEO of inKind, a tech firm/restaurant financing firm, has purchased the Etta restaurant group in Chicago. Provided A tech entrepreneur from Texas has purchased the bankrupt Etta restaurant group and plans to expand the Chicago brand with hundreds …
New owner of Etta restaurant group plans to expand nationwide with hundreds of new locations Read MoreMembers of Toui Ballet Folklorico from the Richard Edwards Elementary School pose with La Muñeca Lele during a celebration of Mexico Week at Daley Plaza in the Loop, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times As Cinco de Mayo fast approaches, …
Chicago’s Mexican Consulate brings back culturally sensitive Cinco de Mayo celebrations Read MoreAn American Airlines jet takes off from O’Hare International Airport. Associated Press The massive expansion of O’Hare Airport appeared to be cleared for takeoff on Friday after United and American Airlines, the airport’s two major carriers, signed off on Mayor …
O’Hare expansion appears cleared for takeoff; United, American agree to Mayor Johnson’s new timetable Read MoreMiembros del Toui Ballet Folklórico de la Escuela Primaria Richard Edwards posan con La Muñeca Lele durante una celebración de la Semana de México en la Plaza Daley en el Loop, el martes 9 de mayo de 2023. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times …
El consulado mexicano de Chicago regresa con una semana de celebraciones del Cinco de Mayo Read MoreBy Tom Murphy | The Associated Press Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment. Under the deal announced Friday, the insurer will make coverage of …
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Read MoreLaura Yuen | Star Tribune (TNS) MINNEAPOLIS — Do you feel ashamed when you toss out rotting food? Maybe it’s a produce bag of slimy green onions decomposing in the bowels of your fridge. Or a forgotten bin of leftovers …
Your fridge is a place where fresh food goes to die. That doesn’t have to happen Read MoreEverybody knows why we become readers. For all the events, right? OK, that’s probably not the main reason, but it’s one of the benefits of being a reader in Southern California. There are tons of events to rouse us from our …
The Book Pages: Why this weekend matters to readers Read MoreBy Tom Krisher and Matthew Daly | | The Associated Press The U.S. government on Friday loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500 but leading critics to accuse …
Some EV battery rules loosen, potentially making more cars eligible for tax credits Read MoreLos Angeles County probation officials claim the loss of 750 officers from their field offices is creating frustration, long court delays and a lack of oversight for thousands of convicted criminals in the region. Roughly 250 of the officers were …
Removing 750 LA County probation officers from field duties sparks court delays, diminished oversight Read MoreDarvin Ham was the definition of Fired Coach Walking for weeks, as it turns out. Even 47 regular-season victories, good enough only for the play-in round in a rugged Western Conference, weren’t enough to save a second-year coach from the …
Alexander: Lakers firing Darvin Ham was predictable, but is that it? Read MoreBritney Spears pregnant?! Would now really be the right time for that?! She is already a mother of two and has expressed interest in another baby. So, we guess it’s natural for fans to wonder. Sure, beloved pop icon Britney …
Britney Spears Pregnant: Is She Ready For Motherhood Without a Conservatorship? Read MoreRoque arrived at the Camp Nou in January (Picture: Getty) Manchester United are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Barcelona striker Vitor Roque on loan next season. Barcelona signed the 19-year-old in January from Athletico Paranaense in a deal …
Manchester United make contact over summer move for Barcelona striker Vitor Roque Read MoreOlly Murs was unable to make it to the performance in Glasgow Friday (Picture: PA Wire) Olly Murs cancelled his performance in Glasgow just minutes before doors to the venue were scheduled to open. The singer, 39, was scheduled to …
Olly Murs cancels Glasgow performance minutes before it was set to start Read MoreThe torso of Stuart Everett, 67, was found at Kersal Dale Wetlands, Salford, on April 4 (Picture: PA) The family of a man whose body parts were found in a nature reserve have paid tribute to his ‘unique’ and ‘endearing’ …
Family pay tribute to man whose body parts were found in nature reserve Read More