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How years of scouting, and a 2023 adjustment, led the Cubs to sign Shōta Imanaga

Imanaga was part of what vice president of pro scouting Andrew Bassett described as a “wow” class of talent coming over from Japan this year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2024

Cubs’ offseason has picked up, but Jed Hoyer saw what fans were saying about him

At the Cubs Convention, Hoyer referenced one particular meme that circulated on social media.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2024

Man dies of cold exposure in Schiller Park

The 60-year-old man’s death Thursday was ruled an accident and happened as temperatures plunged during a winter storm.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2024

Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting the top high school basketball games

A look at some of this weekend’s biggest games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2024

How to shovel heavy, wet snow to save your back and your heart

Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while digging yourself out after a big snow storm.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

City will open warming centers this weekend as Chicagoans brace for brutal winter temperatures

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said it would work with city departments to help residents, the unhoused and new arrivals stay warm over the coming days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

Ed Burke’s Field Museum move may not have been unusual, but it shouldn’t be the norm

This is a warning to everyone else in the political business who thinks its OK to make an oblique threat that is never followed through on. Don’t do it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

City preparing to ‘right-size’ migrant shelters due to budget constraints

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th), chair of the City Council’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, said Deputy Chief of Staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas told him late last month of the city’s plan to, as she put it, “right-size” the migrant shelter system without offering details.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

‘Bomb cyclone’ could hit Chicago area Friday night — and no matter what they call it, it’ll be nasty

With wind upward of 40 mph and 6 more inches of snow expected Friday night, residents are advised to stay indoors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

Grilling 700 burgers and hot dogs ‘exhausting but exhilarating’ — when done to feed Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border

Chicago Rabbi Barry Axler, 77, and his wife, Morene Dunn, 80, joined volunteers at an Air Force Base near Gaza last month, helping feed frontline soldiers serving in the Israel-Hamas War.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024