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John Rogner: A life of public service to the natural world

John Rogner led a full life in public service to the natural world from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

Most owners of assault-style weapons in Illinois appear not to have registered them as required by law

There are minimal consequences for failing to register, and whether the law is even enforced depends heavily on where you live and how authorities discover an unregistered gun.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

Chicago’s Big Monster Toys lays off staff, shuts future operations

The toy design studio on the Near West Side, known for its whimsical workspace, is closed to new business, said partner Sam Unsicker.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

On the frontlines for 75 years of blizzards, heat waves, floods and other calamities

Throughout our history, Chicago Sun-Times photographers, reporters and editors have worked hard to capture our icebound, storm-tossed, sun-baked city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023

River North restaurants cut hours more than any area in U.S. during COVID: survey

River North restaurants have cut 20.2 hours per week, on average, since COVID hit. Restaurant owners cite reasons including inflation, lack of workers and changing consumer habits. But the biggest issue may be the sluggish return to workers downtown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

State House GOP Leader Jim Durkin’s decision not to seek reelection as minority leader reflects the dissatisfaction among many establishment Republicans. “I began this journey as a voice of moderation and conclude this journey the same way I started, a voice of moderation,” Durkin said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

How high-capacity magazines for weapons have become a mass-market item

Magazines with a capacity of 30 rounds or more for handguns and rifles were relatively rare among civilians not long ago. Now, they’re commonplace — despite local bans.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022

The rise and fall of another Chicago political dynasty — the 34th Ward Democrats

“We were in the same political family,” former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. says. “We were able to elect a county commissioner, we were able to elect state reps, senators — and it all came out of that organization.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022

Months before buses carrying immigrants arrived from Texas, Venezuelans in Chicago saw signs of humanitarian crisis

Rafael Briceño Colmenares, who arrived in the Chicago area earlier this year, is among thousands that have fled their South American homeland in order to help feed their families.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

Latest recalls of formula meant frantic search for family of suburban boy, 5, who needs it to survive

With help from La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Zayne Negoski of Joliet got an alternative tube-feeding formula. But his family and those of other medically needy kids have struggled and often had to pay more after Aug. 10 recall.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022