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Police seek suspects in fatal South Shore shooting
Police say these suspects are wanted in connection with a fatal shooting from Sept. 15, 2020, in South Shore. | Chicago Police Department Jeremiah Davis was sitting in a vehicle Sept. 15 when he was shot in the abdomen, officials said. Police released images Friday of suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month in South Shore. On Sept. 15, an … [Read more...] about Police seek suspects in fatal South Shore shooting
Selling on Etsy, former art teacher’s homemade crayons venture makes its mark
Nicole Lews’ Etsy startup Art2theextreme bills itself as “The Original Rainbow Crayon” and has made more than 32,000 sales. | Etsy Nicole Lews’ startup Art2theextreme calls itself ‘The Original Rainbow Crayon.’ She started the business after seeing how much her students enjoyed making crayons. MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST OR POSTED ONLINE BEFORE 12:01 A.M. ET SATURDAY OCT … [Read more...] about Selling on Etsy, former art teacher’s homemade crayons venture makes its mark
Cubs News: Termell Sledge is the latest scapegoat for the offense
Another year, another change to the Cubs coaching staff on the hitting side. You knew it was coming, didn’t you? In what has become an annual tradition, the Chicago Cubs have made a change on their coaching staff, deciding to part ways with assistant hitting coach Terrmel Sledge. The former big league outfielder’s two-year deal […] Cubs News: Termell Sledge is the latest … [Read more...] about Cubs News: Termell Sledge is the latest scapegoat for the offense
So far, 1.8 million Illinois ballots cast, bringing state closer to a ‘fairly clear picture’ of results on election night
As of Friday morning, 161,294 people had voted early in person in Chicago. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file Election officials have urged residents to cast ballots early or by mail to avoid crowded Election Day polling places amid COVID-19 concerns. Over 1.8 million Illinois residents have cast ballots 11 days before what some are calling one of the most important … [Read more...] about So far, 1.8 million Illinois ballots cast, bringing state closer to a ‘fairly clear picture’ of results on election night
‘Batman’ filming brings more road closures
Street closures were planned in downtown Chicago starting Oct. 23, 2020, for filming. | Sun-Times file photo LaSalle will be among the streets affected. Filming of “The Batman” in downtown Chicago this weekend will lead to several street closures and possible traffic delays. Some closures started about 6 p.m. Friday. They will be intermittent until 9 a.m. Saturday, … [Read more...] about ‘Batman’ filming brings more road closures
Court orders Dorothy Brown to halt planned updates to ‘problematic’ new case management system
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown at a press conference March 15, 2018, announcing the implementation of a new case management system and integrated permissive eFiling system. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times file The Cook County Circuit Court clerk will need court approval before making updates, including portals to civil and traffic cases, apparently after … [Read more...] about Court orders Dorothy Brown to halt planned updates to ‘problematic’ new case management system
If restaurants are COVID super spreaders, owners ask, where’s the proof?
A worker wipes down a counter at Roots Homemade Pizza in the South Loop Friday. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times Government data — which is incomplete or lacking in some cases — so far fail to show the extent of coronavirus risk at bars and restaurants. Scott Weiner, who runs 20 restaurants in Chicago, feels like a scapegoat in a pandemic. Like other operators, he sees a real … [Read more...] about If restaurants are COVID super spreaders, owners ask, where’s the proof?
Walker Buehler stymies Rays to lead Dodgers to 6-2 victory in Game 3
Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after allowing a double against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in Game Three of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 23, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. | Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Turner and Barnes both hit homers for the Dodgers ARLINGTON, Texas — Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Walker Buehler stymies Rays to lead Dodgers to 6-2 victory in Game 3