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Votes for Chicago's first fully elected school board are in. What you need to know about all 21 races.

Chicago Teachers Union-backed candidates won nine seats and one was leading in a race that was too close to call as of Nov. 10. A 10-member bloc would give them some sway on the school board. But the union lost its bid for the powerful president's seat, with sitting school…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2024

Chicago Pride 2024 events calendar

From parties, street festivals, family fun and much more, here's what's on Chicago's Pride 2024 calendar.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2024

Cubs’ Mike Montgomery had the all-time moment in 2016. After that? Baseball wasn’t easy

How many pitchers can say they got a final out that endures as toweringly as the one that broke the Cubs' 108-year championship curse? But baseball isn’t a storybook, and Montgomery had to fight with all his might for every inch of success in the game after the night to…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2024

Blackhawks lose to Red Wings as 'pretty much everything' goes wrong

Hawks coach Jeff Blashill had harsh words for his team after their 4-1 defeat Thursday, calling it a "step backwards."

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2024

Bridgeport Bears? Chicago firm releases plans for glitzy new domed stadium at Sox park site

All the chatter comes as Canal Edge LLC — a company owned by White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia — released plans in September for a mixed-use development called The Railyards, which would move the Chicago White Sox to the South Loop.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2024

Resumption of CTA train service across Lake Street bridge delayed yet again

The bridge carries CTA Green and Pink line trains into the Loop, as well as vehicles and pedestrians. CTA service across the bridge had been expected to be completed Wednesday. That now has been put off until "later this week," according to the CTA.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2024

Last mayoral candidates file signatures for 2027 ballot

In all, 16 candidates have filed to run for mayor, but campaign managers and veteran political operatives said they expect that crowded field to shrink as candidates closely scrutinize each other's nominating petitions to make certain they have the required 12,500 valid signatures to remain on the…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2024

Second man dies after shooting at West Garfield Park gas station

Antwon McCollum, 28, an unidentified 30-year-old man and another man, 28, were at the gas station in the 400 block of South Kostner Avenue Saturday when three men got out of an SUV and started shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2024

Bulls fall to the Wizards as tough love lessons continue being learned

Tiago Splitter is trying to establish a culture in his first year as Bulls coach, while rookie Caleb Wilson is attempting to let the league know that his Rookie of the Year campaign has started.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2024

Gov. JB Pritzker doling out big bucks to help Democrats — and boost a 2028 presidential run

Pritzker is taking out $40 million from his vast personal wealth to boost candidates in contentious races — and building coalitions with Democrats across the country, including in 2028 early primary states. "It's a terrific strategy," says former presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2024