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Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023

Here are the top stories that made the news in Chicago in 2023

New arrivals and a new mayor grabbed city headlines while old political figureheads went down and long-standing conflicts flared up. The Sun-Times was there for it all.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

How we tracked recipients of guaranteed income

Guaranteed income pilot programs in the Chicago area have been part of a national movement testing the effects of unrestricted cash assistance on households struggling to make ends meet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

For the final days of 2023, a look back at the stories and trends in Chicago business

In the year of a receding pandemic, many routines returned to normal, but there still were hot topics galore to cover.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

‘It’s a warm hug’: Hundreds of tubas fill the Palmer House with velvety holiday tunes

Players from 10 to 87 years old played tubas of all sizes at the Chicago stop on the annual “TubaChristmas” tour.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023

Picture Chicago: 12 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

A 5-year-old boy died after living in a crowded migrant shelter in Pilsen, the Blackhawks unveiled Rocky’s Bar at the United Center, and former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Amid PPP fraud investigation, 9 top employees have left chief Cook County judge’s office

A year into Judge Timothy Evans’ still-secret investigation, the Sun-Times has found that nine of his highest-paid employees who left match loan recipients in the fraud-ridden Paycheck Protection Program.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

As city readies clean-up of West Loop homeless encampment, residents and nearby workers hope more resources are offered

A stretch near Clinton and Lake streets that the local alderperson calls ‘a magnet for narcotics and violent crime’ will be cleared. But the welfare of the street dwellers is of concern to people in the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

At the Renegade holiday market, the vendors’ stories are as unique as the gifts

The Renegade Chicago holiday market, which continues Sunday at Morgan Manufacturing, features approximately 170 artists.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2023

Holiday travel period to be one of the busiest in recent memory

About 5.9 million Illinoisans will travel more than 50 miles over the holidays. That’s 3.5% more people traveling than the same period last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023