Board Of WBEZ Radio Parent Chicago Public Media Votes To Acquire Sun-Times
The board of directors at WBEZ owner Chicago Public Media voted Tuesday to acquire the Chicago Sun-Times.
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The images are in black and white, and in color. They capture decades of Chicago history. Some are joyous. Others sad. They're now all in one book.
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Fifty-one years after it happened, the Trial of the Chicago Seven is top of mind in Chicago and around the country thanks to an eponymous Netflix movie. Topanga Bird, formerly known as Marti Ahern, was there for the real thing.
Rauner 'Very Troubled' With llinois Policy Institute's Reported Questionable Dealings
Governor Rauner said he's very troubled by reports that a Think Tank he once relied on may be engaged in some questionable financial arrangements.
Roeper Admits Buying Twitter Followers, Will Stay At Sun-Times
The film critic had been benched this week since an internal investigation began.
New Owners Of Chicago Sun-Times Discuss Newpaper's Plans For The Future
We are hearing plans for the future from the new owners of the Chicago Sun-Times, one of whom is a former North side alderman.
Group Led By Ex-Alderman Set To Acquire Chicago Sun-Times
An investment group led by a former Chicago alderman along with a coalition of labor unions is close to acquiring the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Tribune Emerges As Likely Buyer Of Chicago Sun-Times
The parent company of the Chicago Tribune has emerged as the likely buyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Sun-Times Backer Pumps $44.4M Into Rival Tribune Publishing
Tribune Publishing said it received a $44.4 million cash infusion from a Chicago investor who has a stake in its rival newspaper the Chicago Sun-Times.
Supreme Court Turns Down Sun-Times' Appeal In Koschman-Related Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has shot down a bid by the Chicago Sun-Times to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that found it broke the law when it published the heights and weights of Chicago cops who acted as "fillers" in a police lineup in the David Koschman case.
Spiegel: ADHD Is An Illness, Not A Personality Flaw
Mental illness, of any kind, shouldn't be stigmatized.
Duckworth Will Launch U.S. Senate Bid Next Week: Report
Democrat Tammy Duckworth is raising money and tells supporters in letters she knows in her "gut" she can unseat Republican Mark Kirk, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Emanuel, Rivals Spar Over Budget, Pensions At Second Debate
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his challengers addressed the city's budget and crippling pension debt in their second formal debate on Friday, and the mayor left the door open just a tiny bit on a possible property tax hike.
A Long-But-Not-Completely-Comprehensive List Of Sad Monday Morning Bears Headlines
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Report: Cubs Could Have Joe Maddon Answer By Friday
The Cubs and free agent manager Maddon are reportedly continuing talks.
Report: Jake Peavy Has Cubs Atop His List Of Future Destinations
Jake Peavy and Jon Lester are good friends and figure to draw interest from the Cubs.
Sun-Times Reporter Quits; Blasts Paper's Boss, Rauner Campaign Tactics
A top political reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times resigned on Wednesday, and pointedly accused Bruce Rauner's campaign aides of intimidation and interference with his reporting and called into question the newspaper's independence
Joakim Noah Buys A New Place In The City
Noah's move comes as the Bulls moved into a new practice facility in the city.
Blackhawks' Oduya Tunes Out Trade Rumors
"I can only focus on what I'm doing," Johnny Oduya says.
Report: Cubs Had Smaller Grounds Crew Staff Than Usual On Night Of Tarp Debacle
For their part, the Cubs are disputing any staffing issues.
Report: Blackhawks Won't Play 'The Stripper' During 'Shoot The Puck' Contest
Some fans have expressed concern over inherent sexism in the "Shoot the Puck" promotion.
Arrieta Wants To Be Part Of Cubs' Future
Jake Arrieta is open to a long-term contract in Chicago, the Sun-Times reports.
Listen: Cowley Sheds More Light On Rose-Bulls Tension Report
"Where he gets this 'malicious fiction' term is kind of a head-scratcher," Joe Cowley says of Jerry Reinsdorf.
Reinsdorf: Article On Rose Tension 'Infuriated Me'
"Now, we just move on," Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf says.
Report: Rose Acknowledges Tension With Bulls
"I would hear from certain people that everything wasn't all right," Derrick Rose told the Sun-Times.
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Chicago police officer shot in "ambush" while responding to domestic incident in Little Italy
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Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
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Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
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Employee shot, critically wounded by robbers at jewelry store in Oak Lawn
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Chicago police officer shot in "ambush" while responding to domestic incident in Little Italy
Police said the shooter opened fire on officers as soon as they got off an elevator in the building where they were responding to a domestic incident.
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Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
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Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
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Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Residents vote to recall Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, but legal action is keeping her in office now
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Pritzker, Bailey discuss businesses, Trump's involvement, comments made about Chicago
Darren Bailey faces incumbent JB Pritzker in November.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds
Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night.
Cubs' Willson Contreras hopes for another All-Star start, won't be distracted by possibility of trade
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Big Ten admits USC, UCLA effective in 2024
The universities will begin competing in the Big Ten in all conference sports in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Former Illini basketball star named head coach at Roosevelt University
Brown's name is synonymous with Chicago basketball after starring at Proviso East and the University of Illinois.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Wisconsin Boy Scouts tell of their heroism after the deadly Amtrak derailment in Missouri
In the moments after the Amtrak train headed to Chicago on Monday derailed in Missouri, a troop of Wisconsin Boy Scouts were among those who immediately acted to help their fellow passengers.
Armed robbers shoot employee during robbery of Oak Lawn jewelry store
A store employee came out from the rear of the store and confronted the robbers, who shot him twice, police said. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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Chicago Police officer hospitalized after being ambushed, shot in Little Italy
The officer was responding to a domestic violence call at 1342 W. Taylor St. when he was shot and wounded. A suspect was apprehended. CBS 2's Tara Molina and Meredith Barack reports.
Star Farm transforming vacant building into market in Back of the Yards
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