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What defines Pritzker-Johnson relationship so far? Tension

Don’t be fooled by the mayor’s winning smile and soaring, preacher’s son rhetoric, nor by the governor’s make-nice statements from the podium. There is real frustration and tension behind the scenes on both sides.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

These Chicago Filipino restaurants are pushing the envelope when it comes to the cuisine

With Filipino eateries in the city garnering national attention, chefs say the cuisine has always been here, but now more of them are putting their unique stamp on the food they grew up eating and loving.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

Picture Chicago: This week’s 17 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Public officials celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new American Blues Theater on the Northwest Side, activists held a vigil for people who have died while detained at Cook County Jail, and construction workers began framing a “winterized base camp” for asylum-seekers in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

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Chicago City Hall is owed billions of dollars it hasn’t managed to collect

A Sun-Times analysis finds that thousands of scofflaws — many from the suburbs — have dodged city debts over the years, depriving City Hall of a massive sum of money as Mayor Brandon Johnson faces steep budget challenges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

A stitch in time: Joffrey Ballet costume crew stands ready to fix any rips in ‘The Nutcracker’

From repairing torn pants to stopping the walnuts from bumping into each other on stage, the work of Joffrey Ballet’s sewing team goes on long after the show starts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

City changing migrant arrivals playbook

Taking advantage of a slowing number of buses arriving in Chicago and with an eye toward winter, the city is retooling its approach to welcoming migrants, aiming to soon empty all police stations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023

CHA mounts $50 million program to fix up scattered sites

The agency promises to be “laser focused” over the next 18 months on its vacant single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023

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Convention for Palestine brings thousands to Tinley Park to preserve culture and community amid the Israel-Hamas war

Taher Herzallah, who came from Minneapolis, said he wanted people to know of those who’ve been killed, like a cousin’s young daughter: “Her favorite thing in the world was dolls and playing outside.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023

Picture Chicago: 21 photos from this week in news

Chicago lights its tree, firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price is laid to rest, and Berlin nightclub shuts down.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Veteran Broadway team crafts ‘Boop! The Musical’ as a love story for a new age

Two-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell tapped Jasmine Amy Rogers for the lead role in the world-premiere musical at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Controversial Brighton Park migrant tent site is polluted with metals, city plans cleanup

Over protests, Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving ahead with plans to shelter migrants on polluted Brighton Park site

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

New Starbucks hopes to perk up Gage Park, West Englewood

The Starbucks, 5807 S. Western Ave., has added 35 jobs and cost $3 million to open.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023

Passengers question role of human error in CTA Yellow Line crash

Passengers ask why a snow plow was on an active track. A transportation expert wonders how the CTA didn’t know stopping distances. Thirty-eight people were injured.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Glowing parade floats, twinkling marching bands illuminate Mag Mile for Lights Festival: photos

The annual festival was lit by more than a million bulbs as hundreds of marching band members, dozens of floats and, of course, Santa Claus himself paraded by on Michigan Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Chance the Rapper rings in the holidays at Museum of Science and Industry tree lighting

“I’ve been coming here since I was a shorty,” the Grammy Award-winning rapper remarked before leading the excited crowd in a countdown to illuminate the majestic four-story spruce at the center of it all.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Picture Chicago: 20 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

A Chicago firefighter died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park, several protesters demanding peace in Gaza were detained at the Ogilvie Transportation Center, and Hannibal Buress performed stand-up comedy and music as Eshu Tune at The Chicago Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Holiday hordes? Record number of Thanksgiving travelers expected at O’Hare and Midway: ‘Travel’s coming back’

With 2.4 million travelers hitting the roads, Illinois is also nearing a record number of people traveling by car this Thanksgiving season, according to AAA.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Ed Burke’s corruption trial to shift into high gear, jury seated, opening statements to begin soon

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, prosecutors and defense attorneys have chosen 12 jurors at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse who will hear evidence that was used in 2019 to level criminal charges against Burke in a push against old-school, Chicago-style corruption.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

CFD welcomes new recruits during somber graduation held days after death of firefighter Andrew Price

The department was still mourning the loss of firefighter EMT Andrew “Drew” Price, who died earlier in the week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Christkindlmarket’s back Friday: Here’s everything you need to know about it

The market’s downtown location will offer a fast-entry pass option for the first time for visitors who want to skip the line and get right to the warm drink in a collectible mug.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

Brandon Johnson’s first budget sails through City Council

The $16.77 billion plan, approved 41-8, holds the line on taxes and increases spending for an array of popular programs. But it also relies on one-time revenues and budgets far too little for the ongoing migrant crisis, on the hope that more state and federal help is on the way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023

Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits

The union’s demands include a raise of the minimum hourly wage from $16.07 to $21, affordable health insurance, layoff protection, remote work options and negotiations before changes of job duties.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Englewood’s only fine dining restaurant is getting a refresh

Sikia, closed three years because of COVID-19, will host one last luncheon before getting renovated and hosting a grand opening in the fall of 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Only romance bookstore in Chicago off to a happy beginning

Founder of Last Chapter Book Shop in Roscoe Village says about 2,500 customers each week visit the emporium devoted to romance novels.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2023

Veterans honored in Chicago and beyond: ‘They went with hope’

More than a hundred people gathered at Soldier Field to thank current and former service members for their sacrifices. “It feels good,” said Andrew Brown, who’s among more than 65,000 veterans living in Chicago. “Just being recognized as a veteran.”

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