AP Photo/Paul Beaty “I love Chicago. I love my city. I love the team. This is the only team that I’ve played for. If they want to rebuild around me,
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Red Stars and NWSL rivals trying to break up logjam in year of unusual parity
Kealia Watt #2 of Chicago Red Stars battles for ball control against Katie Naughton #25 of Houston Dash during the first half at BBVA Stadium on May 29, 2021 in
This Chicago baseball quiz takes a swing at the Crosstown Showdown
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle (56) talks with White Sox manager Jerry Manuel (7) prior to being relieved in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, June
Lollapalooza announces indoor mask requirement mid-festival
Famed Chicago music festival Lollapalooza will require that all concert-goers wear masks in indoor spaces — regardless of vaccination status — in accordance with new guidelines issued by the city.
Exxon profit tops estimates on boost from chemicals, oil prices
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Exxon posts highest profit in more than a year as demand recovers
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Bears radio broadcasts set to return to the road
Jeff Joniak is beginning his 21st season as the Bears’ radio voice. | Chicago Bears Flagship station WBBM-AM (780) cleared Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer to travel, and sideline reporter
University of Iowa regents approve naming football field for Chicago judge Duke Slater
The University of Iowa approved naming its football field for pioneering player and Chicago judge Duke Slater. | Sun-Times Slater was the NFL’s first Black lineman, playing on offense and
Eloy Jimenez powers White Sox to victory with first homer of season
Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 27, 2021 in
Refinancing to cover half the $600 million cost of new police contract, city says
The city of Chicago has set aside some money to help pay for a new contract with rank-and-file Chicago police officers, but will rely on refinancing to cover most of
Lollapalooking good? Despite case spike, Chicago in ‘good control’ heading into music festival, city’s top doc says
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady speaks at a May 18 news conference. Despite an increase in cases, she said she’s “confident” Lollapalooza can be held safely. | Anthony
Former Bucks part-owner Bruce Mertz knew Milwaukee was a good basketball town
Chicago native Bruce Mertz (posing at a Rolling Stones exhibit in 2017) held his own against the Globetrotters in a game in 1951 at Lane Tech. | Bruce Mertz The
Dylan Cease pleased with progress: ‘I’m hard on myself, but the strides I’ve made are big’
White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Twins on July 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP) | AP Photos White Sox’ 25-year-old right-hander ranks third in AL with 11.57 strikeouts
FOP board approves eight-year contract, setting stage for rank-and-file vote
New Chicago police officers at a graduation ceremony at Navy Pier in 2017. | Getty Images Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara pegged the cost of the retroactive pay
Lightfoot: It’s ‘not a gimme’ I’ll seek second term
Lori Lightfoot was celebrating in April 2019 after defeating Toni Preckwinkle in the Chicago mayoral runoff. But she says she hasn’t decided if she will run again. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Republican lawmaker says public transit dispute holding up U.S. infrastructure bill
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Commuters wait for the Chicago Transit Authority Blue line train at the Damen Avenue stop in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Lott/File Photo By
New Blackhawks centerpiece Seth Jones willing to earn Chicago’s favor patiently
New Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones was introduced on a Chicago River cruise Saturday. | Ben Pope/Sun-Times “I just want to prove every single night that I’m going to work hard
Health care for older immigrants gains momentum among states
By SOPHIA TAREEN | Associated Press CHICAGO — Most mornings, 62-year-old Maria Elena Estamilla wakes up with pelvic pain and dread that she faces the same fate as her mother
Get in the spirit of trading season with this Chicago baseball quiz
FILE – In this June 11, 2017, file photo, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, in
They Waited, They Worried, They Stalled. This Week, They Got the Shot.
CHICAGO — They acknowledged that they could have showed up months ago. Many were satisfied that they were finally doing the right thing. A few grumbled that they had little
La Russa, Anderson ejected in White Sox’ 7-1 loss to Brewers
Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson is held back by teammates as he yells at an umpire during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on
Teaching fish and fishing on the Chicago River: “Fishing at the Jetty” does that and more on Riverwalk
The Chicago River downtown on the main stem is a confluence of many users, including kayakers, tour boats and anglers. | Dale Bowman “Fishing at the Jetty” is back and
Justice Dept. Seeks to Curb Illegal Gun Trafficking
CHICAGO — The Justice Department on Thursday began putting in place a plan to reduce violent crime in the nation’s largest cities, detailing the work of five federal strike forces
City transportation department unveils strategic plan
The Chicago skyline, viewed from the inbound Eisenhower Expressway. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times The 79-page plan includes 84 “strategies” and hundreds of “one-to-three-year targets.” The overriding goals are to make
Compromise on civilian oversight gave mayor final say on superintendent, policy — but it won’t ever come to that, alderman says
Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th) speaks in support of a proposal for civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department during a Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday at City Hall. | Ashlee
City Council to vote Wednesday on civilian oversight panel for Chicago Police
The Chicago City Council will vote Wednesday on an ordinance that would create a civilian oversight panel to oversee the Police Department. | Scott Olson, Getty 12-8 vote by Public
Chicago Academy football coach Anthony Dotson finally finds his place
Chicago Academy coach Anthony Dotson instructs QB Earnest Davis on how to pass to his receivers during football practice in Chicago, Thursday, July 15, 2021. | Kevin Tanaka/For the Sun-Times
Report details chaos of police response to protests, looting last summer
The city and the Chicago Police Department were ill-prepared for the protests and rioting after the murder of George Floyd, according to a new report from monitor Maggie Hickey. |
Blackhawks ‘excited about the quality’ of possible 12th overall picks at 2021 NHL draft
Chicago Steel forward Matthew Coronato is one of numerous prospects the Blackhawks are considering with the 12th overall pick. | Chicago Steel photo While waiting on the Expansion Draft results,
Alderman taking no chances with coveted ward superintendent’s position
Members of the Chicago City Council would have the clear power to hire and fire their own ward superintendents under an ordinance that Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to introduce this