Chicago Sun-Times

12/24/2024

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, one of the candidates for the next round of head coaching jobs, is “intrigued’’ by the Bears opening, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero said.

The Lions' offensive coordinator is one of the hot head-coaching candidates.

12/24/2024

The White Sox are hiring former Angels manager Phil Nevin as a special assistant in their player development department, a team source confirmed.

Former Angels manager will work in player development

12/24/2024

The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for s*x, including once with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs as a member of Congress.

The 37-page report by the bipartisan panel includes explicit details of s*x-filled parties and vacations that Gaetz, now 42, took part in from 2017 to 2020 while the Republican represented Florida's western Panhandle. Congressional investigators concluded Gaetz violated multiple state laws related...

12/24/2024

Starbucks baristas’ five-day strike had closed 59 stores by Monday afternoon, during one of the company's busiest times. But the company said Monday it has had “no significant impact” to its store operations.

The strike began Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago and Starbucks’ hometown of Seattle.

12/23/2024

City Comptroller Chasse Rehwinkel will become CFO of Devon Bank, he announced on X Monday. The community bank has locations in Chicago as well as in Glenview and Wheeling.

Chasse Rehwinkel will become CFO of Devon Bank, he announced on X Monday. The community bank has locations in Chicago as well as in Glenview and Wheeling.

12/23/2024

The Container Store, a storage and organizational goods retailer, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, facing competition from larger retailers and declining demand, has struggled with mounting losses and cash flow shortages.

The filing arrives two weeks after the trading of company shares was suspended by the New York Stock Exchange.

12/23/2024

Time to study up, Illinois. When the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Eve, 293 new state laws will take effect.

While most new laws take effect Jan. 1, a few kick in later in the year. And some of the changes next year were initiated years ago. A process of incremental increases in the state’s minimum wage, begun during Gov. JB Pritzker's first month in office in 2019, will push that wage to $15 in January.

12/23/2024

Two men from Illinois were among the 37 people spared from death row by President Biden Monday: a doctor who killed a witness in a fraud case and an ex-Marine who killed a naval officer in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to killing two girls in Zion.

President Joe Biden said he was commuting the death sentences of Ronald Mikos, Jorge Avila Torrez and 35 others because it was "consistent with the moratorium my administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder."

12/23/2024

If you had to listen to one Christmas song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

12/23/2024

The city’s annual New Year’s Eve free fireworks extravaganza on the Chicago River is set for Dec. 31.

You can also catch a light show in the sky at midnight via Navy Pier's free fireworks display along the lakefront.

12/23/2024

For Report for America fellow Kyle Williams, reporting on Chicago sports has been a dream realized, especially when spotlighting high school girls' basketball players who often go unnoticed. https://trib.al/mBncxHg

After I was hired by the Sun-Times and Report for America last year, I quickly discovered how many incredible stories there are to tell about athletes — including about the many talented high school girls basketball players — who are not covered enough in the area.

12/23/2024

Nadine McKinnor, who co-wrote Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" in Chicago, is feeling ‘hopeful’ after her second stroke. Family and friends have started a GoFundMe to assist with medical expenses. https://trib.al/7A0GTYf

Known for contributing to Donny Hathaway's holiday classic, McKinnor, 83, is in good spirits amid health challenges. Her family and friends started a GoFundMe to assist with medical expenses.

12/23/2024

Ricky Henderson, Hall of Fame outfielder, died at 65 on Friday from complications of pneumonia and asthma. Former manager Tony La Russa fondly recalls his great flair and sportsmanship. https://trib.al/VShUPjp

"Rickey was as great of a teammate as he was a great player," La Russa said.

12/23/2024

Illinois universities are expanding tuition coverage for low-income students, including Roosevelt University and University of Illinois Chicago. Cost issues, however, persist. https://trib.al/L7t8of0

Roosevelt University announced it will start offering a free tuition program this month, the Roosevelt Pledge, and in September, the University of Illinois Chicago announced its plans to launch its own version, UIC Aspire, next fall.

12/23/2024

Illinois doctor Ronald Mikos was spared the death penalty by President Biden. He was convicted in 2005 of murdering a witness in a Medicare fraud case.

Ronald Mikos, a podiatrist, was convicted in May of 2005 of shooting Joyce Brannon in her church basement apartment to keep her from telling a federal grand jury how he defrauded Medicare. Prosecutors said he shot the nurse and former patient, who was disabled, six times at point-blank range.

12/23/2024

Sun-Times reporter Mitch Armentrout biked about 58 miles while crisscrossing the city during the Democratic National Convention. It’s a great way to work — and to reintroduce yourself to Chicago.

Sun-Times reporter Mitch Armentrout biked about 58 miles while crisscrossing the city during the Democratic National Convention. It's a great way to work — and to reintroduce yourself to Chicago.

12/22/2024

Students in preschool through third grade at Oakland elementary school were surprised with a jolly special guest and presents from their wish lists on the last day of school before winter break.

Students in preschool through third grade were surprised with a jolly special guest and presents from their wish lists on the last day of school before winter break.

12/22/2024

The Lions cruised to a 34-17 win inside a Soldier Field pock-marked with Honolulu-clad visiting fans. The Bears have lost nine in a row and play again Thursday night.

The Lions scored 20 points before the Bears could score a single one Sunday and cruised to a 34-17 win inside a Soldier Field pock-marked with Honolulu-clad visiting fans. The Bears have lost nine in a row and play again Thursday night.