HISTORICAL FACTS: 28 | History Defined

Ending Chicago gun violence, one weekend at a time

Kudos to these people who are trying to make a difference: The “peacekeepers” who took to the streets on Memorial Day weekend; and local billionaire James Crown, who’s unveiled his own ambitious strategy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2023

Private meetings prevent public spats in Springfield

Members of the Legislature can hammer things out behind closed doors ahead of public debates because the General Assembly has long exempted itself from the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023

Immigrant dies at shelter at shuttered Woodlawn school that stirred controversy

Officers responded Friday morning to a call of a 26-year-old man who was “foaming at the mouth and unresponsive” at the old Wadsworth Elementary School building, police said. He died there.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023

Divided City Council approves $51 million in migrant crisis funding

The raucous meeting saw speakers shouting each other down, prompting appeals for decorum from Mayor Brandon Johnson. In the end, the funds transfer passed 34-13 — enough to carry Chicago only through June 30.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023

As Bears begin demolition at Arlington race track, Mayor Johnson must focus on Soldier Field’s future

The Bears began demolishing the interior of Arlington this week. No more fruitlessly pursuing the team. Now Johnson has to sort out the best use of Soldier Field.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023

Chicago’s most violent Memorial Day weekend in 7 years ‘intolerable,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson says

Reducing crime wave will take time, says City Hall source.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

License Committee advances compromise to make pandemic-era outdoor dining program permanent

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s version requires annual approval from local alderpersons before restaurants and bars are allowed to set up.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

Little Village is a model for how to help Chicago’s migrants build new lives

The community’s willingness to welcome and help the new migrants arriving in Chicago has made our support network’s collaborative efforts more successful, a McCormick Foundation executive writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

Neighbor of Mayor Brandon Johnson accused of killing woman, hiding body in alley

Arnel Smith, 64, who lives on the same block as Johnson, is charged with first-degree murder and concealment of a homicide.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

Broncos offseason roster: No. 89, Brandon Johnson

A training camp favorite last year, Broncos WR Brandon Johnson will aim to impress and make the 53-man roster this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2023