Hundreds gather in Brighton Park to oppose proposed migrant camp Plans call for the camp to be built on a vacant lot near West 38th Street and South California Avenue, costing the city $91,400-a-month. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2023
Grand Lux Cafe’s pending closure saddens customers The restaurant announced Thursday its last day serving customers will be Christmas Eve. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023
Did you know there are palm trees at Navy Pier? They are dying, these are people trying to save them The Crystal Gardens will soon be demolished to make way for an immersive theater exhibit. Local artists are trying to save the plants inside. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023
Picture Chicago: 18 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news The historic corruption trial for former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) started at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, a 10-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded in Burnside, and the Obamas returned to Chicago to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 2008 election. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023
Holiday dining at home: Lowcountry cornbread, pecan and shiitake stuffing by chef Brandon Rushing Rushing’s mentor, chef Philip Bardin, was one of five original chefs who put Charleston’s culinary scene on the map and helped inspire the flavors of Lowcountry cuisine. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
Holiday dining at home: Olive oil-poached turkey by Chef Steve Chiappetti at the Albert “When my mother roasted a turkey, she told me that both flavor and a juicy center were key.” Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
Vigil for Portage Park teen killed while biking: ‘We just need to do better as drivers’ Dozens of people came together Saturday afternoon at the intersection where bicyclist Joshua Anleu was killed. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
Obamas return to Chicago for 15th anniversary of 2008 election There were panels on journalism, economics, artificial intelligence and more and a speech by Barack Obama during the day. Friday night came a speech from the former first lady and an interview of the former president as part of the celebrations at McCormick Place. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
Alderperson’s manhandling allegation caps ‘s- - - show’ City Council meeting Ald. Ray Lopez is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader to resign after an alleged “manhandling” of one of their colleagues, putting an ugly exclamation mark on a raucous council meeting. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023
Former Northwestern football captains share experiences of racism, being forced to conform to the ‘Wildcat Way’ “Coaches, trainers and staff told us that we needed to change the way we dressed, acted and styled our hair,” former player Rico Lamitte said Friday. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023
Vote on second migrant tent camp delayed The Chicago City Council put off a vote on accepting donated land at 115th and Halsted that would be the site of a migrant tent camp. Also delayed was a vote on whether to put a binding referendum on the March ballot to raise the real estate transfer tax to… Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023
Unwelcome first snow for migrants at police stations: ‘It’s so cold it hurts’ “It’s very pretty,” said one migrant from his tent set up outside the Near North District police station. “But it’s so cold it hurts.” Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023
Picture Chicago: 24 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news Temperatures broke records and climbed above 80 degrees, the Bears beat the Raiders at Soldier Field, and thousands of protesters took to downtown streets to call for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023
Toxic past leads to concern about Brighton Park migrant tent site Amid neighbors’ protests over the planned tent city and pending environmental tests, Chicago officials are continuing to assess the site. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023 Fire reported in Lincoln Square after string of North Side suspected arsons targeting Halloween decorations Several fires in Lincoln Square and North Center have been reported in recent weeks, with at least two classified as arson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023 Beautiful Lives Project teams up with UIC women’s basketball for Court of Dreams event Bryce Weiler co-founded the Beautiful Lives Project in 2017 with the goal of providing adults and children with disabilities across the country an opportunity to experience sports, art and wellness.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023 Picture Chicago: 25 must-see photos from the week in news Chicago communities mourn and rally after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Bears fans remember Dick Butkus and more in our best photos from the last week.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023 Migrant tent protest leader condemns attack against alderperson in Brighton Park as demonstrations go on The protest, which entered its second day Friday outside the proposed migrant camp site, is the latest development in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to address the influx of South American asylum-seekers.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023 Suspected arsons of Halloween decorations put a scare into Northwest Side residents Four fires have been reported in North Center since early October, all breaking out around 3 or 4 a.m. “It’s upsetting to feel like in the middle of the night, out of your control, something like this can happen,” one resident said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2023 ‘We don’t want people to die’: Thousands attend downtown rally on Saturday in support of Palestinians “We’re here to pressure our own government,” one demonstrator said. “But we’re also here as part of a global mobilization to show all the complicit parties that we are watching, and we are paying attention.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2023 Open House Chicago gives a rare look at usually closed-off architecture: ‘It’s like nothing else’ The annual, self-guided history and architecture festival that spans the city gave residents a look into buildings and spaces often closed to the public.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023 Custom-painted NASCAR show car unveiled at Museum of Science and Industry Painted by local artists through Paint the City, the car is designed to honor Chicago’s history and culture.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023 Picture Chicago: 18 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Kelvin Kiptum set a new world record to win the Chicago Marathon, Mulma performed a sold-out show, and supporters of both Israel and Palestine rallied and prayed across the Chicago area.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023 Catholic Charities flights lead to surging number of migrants at O’Hare The nonprofit group in San Antonio, Texas, continues to send migrants, Chicago officials say, despite their insistence that the city is at capacity.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023 ‘Go random stranger!’ and other spectator signs at the Chicago Marathon From Taylor Swift references to digs at Donald Trump, Chicago marathon spectators got creative with their encouragement.