In ‘Lift,’ Kevin Hart’s heist crew steals ideas from better movies Talented, charming actors play the caricature roles in a Netflix action film big in budget but short on originality. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024
Chicago rapper G Herbo gets 3 years’ probation for using stolen credit card to pay for puppies, private planes G Herbo, born Herbert Wright III, 28, signed an agreement in July of last year pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of lying to federal agents. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024
Ex-police officer settles discrimination suit over Muslim faith against suburban department for $475,000 Ramtin Sabet sued the city of North Chicago and its former and current police chiefs in March 2017 — a month after he was fired from the department. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024
‘The Book of Clarence’ a bold but bewildering commentary on Christ The many creative ideas lack cohesion in a film uncertain whether it wants to mock or pay homage. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024
First lady, joined by actress Halle Berry, leads discussion at UIC on menopause research The two also learned from researchers at University of Illinois Chicago about ongoing research on menopause. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024
Illinois lands $14.9M federal grant to expand electric vehicle charging network The 273 new charging spots statewide add onto Illinois’ current network of 1,249 public stations. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
On defense, Bears won’t change a good thing The Bears won’t make major changes to their defense when they hire a new coordinator. They’ll still run Eberflus’ Cover 2 scheme, with his coaching points, buzzwords — and, probably, play calls. If Eberflus hires from the outside, he figures to add someone familiar with his H.I.T.S. principle. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
Thursday’s high school basketball scores All the results from around the area. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
Tormenta del viernes podría acumular más de 6 pulgadas de nieve Un frente de aire frío se dirige hacia Chicago inmediatamente después de la tormenta. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
Columnist comes off as insufferable crank in rant against pro-Palestinian protesters S.E. Cupp’s assertion that making people miss flights or appointments “is itself a version of indiscriminate hostage taking” is laughably privileged. Our country’s low tolerance for inconvenience is, to put it mildly, embarrassing. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
High times for Illinois pot industry as annual recreational sales top $1.6 billion More than 42 million joints, gummies and other recreational weed products were sold legally statewide in 2023. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
Ryan Poles’ evaluation, intuition on the clock in search for Bears QB The Bears’ GM said he didn’t miss on C.J. Stroud last year — he just liked the deal he got from the Panthers better. That’s fair enough — especially with the No. 1 overall pick again this year. But if he finds a C.J. Stroud in this draft, he probably… Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
City’s top tourism official stepping down after less than two years on the job Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond announced Thursday she would resign effective Jan. 31, just 20 months into her four-year contract to focus her ‘time and energies on a family health matter.’ Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
White Sox avoid arbitration with Dylan Cease, Andrew Vaughn Cease settles for $8 million, Vaughn $3.25 million for 2024. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Illinois abortions for out-of-state patients soar after Roe v. Wade is overturned Nearly 17,000 patients came to Illinois from other states to receive abortions since 2022, according to the Department of Public Health’s annual abortion statistics report.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 ESPN 1000 espouses its mantra, despite ratings dip: ‘Ratings isn’t our scorecard’ According to Nielsen Audio, a key portion of the station’s audience dropped in the fall, despite the addition of Bears games. But ESPN 1000’s market manager says it has a different way of measuring success.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 ‘Thump of snow,’ potential blizzard across Chicago area Friday, then brutal cold Forecasters say the incoming heavy, wet snow will resemble the ‘heart attack snowstorm’ of 1987, when two dozen people died from the strain of shoveling.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Cubs acquire infielder Michael Busch, reliever Yency Almonte in trade with Dodgers The Cubs sent prospects Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope to the Dodgers to complete the trade.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Without Bill Belichick, the NFL will never be the same The only game the Bears would win in a 374-day span meant a lot to the McCaskeys. On Oct. 24, 2022, the Bears’ 33-14 “Monday Night Football” victory kept Patriots coach Bill Belichick from passing founder George Halas on the all-time wins list.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Tiny microphones are not the Chicago way A Shure audio intercession with TikTok historian Sherman Dilla Thomas touches on both Chicago’s rich technological past and his bright media future.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Zesty songs aren’t enough to make a ‘Mean Girls’ remake matter Regina’s now front and center in pretty pointless adaptation of the stage musical
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Analyzing Blackhawks’ poor team statistics from first half of 2023-24 season Through 41 games, the Hawks rank 29th in the NHL in even-strength offense, 31st in even-strength defense, 29th on the power play, 28th on the penalty kill and 27th in goaltending.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Lisa Marie Presley memoir to be published this fall A memoir that Presley had been working on at the time of her death was completed with the help of actor Riley Keough, the eldest of Presley’s four children.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 CPS cancels classes Tuesday as cold stretch continues in Chicago; temperatures edged above zero Monday The expected high temperature Tuesday is 0 degrees at O’Hare Airport, the National Weather Service reported. CPS, DePaul, Roosevelt and Northeastern Illinois University cancel classes. | LIVE UPDATES
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Sen. Dick Durbin, target of protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire, already called for one What is puzzling from a tactical and political perspective is why the protesters calling for a Gaza cease-fire are aiming at Durbin, an ally in the cease-fire cause.