MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Search is on for CPD Supt. David Brown’s replacement, but the bench of insider candidates is thin

The wave of high-level departures under Brown will make it difficult for the new mayor to find an insider who is qualified, battle-tested — and wants the job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Supt. David Brown likely to leave Chicago Police Department

Even if Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reelected and allows CPD Supt. David Brown to keep his job, he could be forced out anyway. In October, Brown turns 63, the mandatory retirement age for Chicago’s police officers and firefighters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Nets lukewarm on trade involving Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and draft picks for Kevin Durant

In the case of Mitchell, the fact Herro is contract extension eligible this offseason - and would be a restricted free agent in 2023 if no extension is reached - gives the Jazz pause. Especially considering Herro is asking for a max contract. While ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2022

Jeff Green to pick up his player option

Nuggets veteran power forward Jeff Green is expected to pick up his $4.5 million player option, a league source told The Denver Post on Friday. Green has until Monday to opt-in for next season. Source: Mike Singer @ Denver Post What's the buzz on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2022

Deandre Ayton likely to land a max contract

Ayton is expected to command a maximum salary, sources said, but there is skepticism among league executives the Suns would match such a lucrative offer. Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report What's the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ DuaneRankin ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022

Monty Williams not that into Deandre Ayton?

The recent Williams dynamic may simply echo consistent word-dating back to the trade deadline-from league sources with knowledge of the situation that Ayton is not particularly a favorite of Phoenix's head coach. Williams has purportedly griped ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022

Lightfoot won’t be deposed in former top cop’s sexual harassment case

A federal judge on Thursday granted the city’s motion directing former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and his accuser to submit written questions to Mayor Lightfoot, shooting down a request for a potentially embarrassing deposition.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Former top cop wants Mayor Lightfoot to give deposition in sexual assault and harassment case

City Hall lawyers have argued that written questions are more appropriate under the standard for seeking information from high-level government officials.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2022