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Man, teen shot during attempted robbery at Auburn Gresham CTA bus turnaround
A man and a teenage boy were shot and badly wounded during an attempted robbery at a CTA bus turnaround in Auburn Gresham late Sunday. About 11:30 p.m., a 39-year-old man was standing at a bus turnaround in the 7900 block of South Halsted Street when an armed male approached and demanded his belongings, Chicago police said.
Pitchfork Festival forecast: 10 emerging acts to show up early for
This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival lineup has been called one of its most eclectic, mainstream and LGBTQ+-friendly in years. And while there’s tons of excitement for Black Pumas, Jamie xx, Grandmaster Flash, Carly Rae Jepsen and Alanis Morissette, you oughta know these up-and-comers, too. Here are 10 bands...
Death of man shot in Chicago Lawn marks 22nd homicide of Fourth of July weekend
A man has died more than a week after he was wounded in a Chicago Lawn shooting, marking the 22nd homicide victim from the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend. Flavio Tovar, 26, died Friday of a gunshot wound suffered July 3rd in the 6500 block of South Western Avenue, according to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Trump expected to take RNC stage Monday night
MILWAUKEE — Good morning from Milwaukee on Day One of the Republican National Convention. Here are some things to know as the Sun-Times team on the ground here starts the day by covering the breakfast meeting of the Illinois Delegation. There is a potential for a surprise guest speaker...
Woman shot at Matteson Amazon fulfillment center
A woman was injured during a shooting Sunday night at an Amazon fulfillment center in south suburban Matteson, according to officials. About 9:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Amazon Fulfillment Center, 7001 Vollmer Road, and located a 33-year-old woman who had suffered a graze wound to the head, according to Matteson police.
Chicago Air and Water Show full lineup for 2024 lakefront event revealed
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” are returning to the 2024 Chicago Air and Water Show, as the full lineup for this year’s event was announced Monday by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). This...
Once tipped workers reach city’s standard minimum wage, gratuities will be a thing of the past
Regarding the new wage for tipped workers in Chicago, of course, now knowing that I am going to be paying more because of that, my tipping will go from 20% to 25% of the check to 5% or maybe 10% of the check at most. If we’re going this route,...
Man found shot to death in Greater Grand Crossing
A man was fatally shot early Monday in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side. The man was discovered unresponsive about 2:05 a.m. in the 1200 block of East 71st Street with a gunshot wound to the chest, Chicago police said. The unidentified man was taken to the...
Even the stunning Mag Mile could use a glow up. Here's one makeover plan
All of Chicago has a vested interest in the economic health of North Michigan Avenue, the city’s premier street where the residents and tourists have shopped, worked, dined and lodged since the 1940s. It’s no secret the Magnificent Mile isn’t quite what it used to be. The pandemic, store...
Horoscope for Monday, July 15, 2024
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) Pay attention to everything you say and do because your ruler Mars is lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which will make you impulsive and super spontaneous. Therefore, look before you leap! Keep an eye on your possessions and your money. (You snooze, you lose.)
Man shot, killed in Auburn Gresham
A man was shot and killed in Auburn Gresham on Sunday night, Chicago police said. The man, 18, was sitting in a vehicle in the 1800 block of West 88th Street about 6:05 p.m. when he was hit in the leg by gunfire, police said. He took himself to St. Bernard Hospital, where he later died.
3rd piping plover chick dies in 5 days at Montrose Beach
A third piping plover chick has died, just days after two others died, leaving just one remaining from this year’s hatching, said the Chicago Piping Plovers., a volunteer organization dedicated to protecting the endangered birds. Late Saturday, the chick was seen “lethargic and struggling” by observers near Montrose Beach...
Chicago, northern Illinois under severe weather watch; 2 to 3 inches of rain, high winds expected
Much of northern Illinois is under a severe thunderstorm watch until early Monday morning, as the area faces a threat of “torrential rain,” according to the National Weather Service. Storms began developing near Rockford about 7 p.m. and are expected to keep moving east and southeast, though some...
Illinois Republicans ready 'rock this party' as Trump assassination attempt unites GOP
MILWAUKEE — A day after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, authorities doubled down on their security plan for the Republican National Convention as supporters redoubled their commitment to their presumptive presidential nominee. Illinois Republicans arrived in Milwaukee Sunday with a rejuvenated sense of excitement behind Trump, whose defiant...
With the attempt on his life, Trump's convention will be 'epic'
MILWAUKEE — The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump instantly switched the political calculus heading into November even more into his favor, with the Republican National Convention Monday poised to welcome their nominee as the martyr he always portrayed himself to be. The moment in our history is...
White Sox select left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith with the No. 5 pick in 2024 MLB Draft
The White Sox selected left-hander Hagen Smith from Arkansas with the No. 5 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He becomes the first player taken in the Chris Getz era. There’s added pressure for the selection because of MLB’s new draft rules. Since the White Sox are considered a big-market team and don’t receive money in MLB’s revenue-sharing plan, they’re prohibited from selecting in the lottery in back-to-back years.
Former fire chief killed at Trump rally died protecting his family from gunfire: 'He's a hero'
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving down in front of his family, protecting them from the gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. Corey Comperatore’s quick...
After Trump assassination attempt, Dems pause counter-messaging at RNC, including Pritzker appearance
MILWAUKEE — Democrats are pausing their counter-messaging at the Republican National Convention — including a Monday press conference with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker — as authorities investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are also pulling...
Cubs go into All-Star break on high note, jockeying for position in crowded NL Wild Card race
ST. LOUIS – The last game before the All-Star break is unique. No other game has the power to set a lingering taste for four straight off days before the regular season resumes. And for a team hovering on the line between adding or subtracting at the trade deadline,...
White Sox end first half with series lost to Pirates
The White Sox had two bases-loaded situations on Sunday in the first and third innings and mustered one run. With Pirates starter Mitch Keller on the ropes — the Pirates started warming up a reliever during the third inning — the offense couldn’t deliver the big hit to extend the lead.
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