A man was fatally shot July 24, 2021, in Chatham. | Sun-Times file About 8:15 p.m., he was near the sidewalk in the 500 block of East 79th Street, when he was approached by a person who pulled out a gun and fired shots. A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday evening in Chatham on the South Side. About 8:15 p.m., he was near the sidewalk in the 500 block of East … [Read more...] about Man fatally shot in Chatham
Bobby Shuttleworth showing his value to Fire, who lose 2-1 to Toronto FC
Bobby Shuttleworth has been a steady presence in net for the Fire. | AP Photos Earning just $125,750 in guaranteed compensation, Shuttleworth has solidified the Fire’s goalkeeping position. According to salary information released by the MLS Players Association, Fire goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth is earning just $125,750 in guaranteed compensation this season. He has … [Read more...] about Bobby Shuttleworth showing his value to Fire, who lose 2-1 to Toronto FC
Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93
Actor/comedian Jackie Mason stands beside a bus displaying a sign advertising his TV show. | AP Mason died Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan after being hospitalized for over two weeks. NEW YORK (AP) — Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-comedian whose feisty brand of standup comedy led him to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway … [Read more...] about Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93
White Sox miss the mark in second straight loss to Brewers
Umpire Dan Iassogna calls Yoan Moncada out for not touching home plate as White Sox manager Tony La Russa looks on after a replay in the fifth inning Saturday in Milwaukee. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Sloppy Sox make three errors in 6-1 loss before first sellout crowd of season in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE — Yoan Moncada missed home plate, Carlos Rodon … [Read more...] about White Sox miss the mark in second straight loss to Brewers
No bail for man accused of carrying out ‘sinister plan’ to kill witness in murder case
Adobe Stock Photo Judge John F. Lyke Jr. called the alleged plot “extremely chilling” and said: “If this is true, it hits at the very foundation and at the core of the entire criminal justice system.” A Cook County Judge Saturday called allegations that a man on parole carried out a “sinister plan” to kill a witness in an ongoing murder case “extremely chilling.” Andres … [Read more...] about No bail for man accused of carrying out ‘sinister plan’ to kill witness in murder case
March to trade deadline continues in Cubs’ loss to lowly Diamondbacks
Andrew Chafin walks off the mound during the seventh inning of Saturday’s game. | AP Photos Andrew Chafin, a potential asset to be moved for prospects, gave up three runs in the decisive seventh inning. Just another fun day for the Cubs as they march to the trade deadline. Not only did they lose 7-3 on Saturday to the lowly Diamondbacks, but they had to wait through a … [Read more...] about March to trade deadline continues in Cubs’ loss to lowly Diamondbacks
2 shot, 1 fatally, in Gage Park: police
Two men were shot, one fatally, July 24,2021, in Gage Park. | Sun-Times file About 3:50 p.m., they were driving in the 5800 block of South Western Avenue, when they heard shots and felt a pain. Two people were shot, one of them fatally, Saturday in Gage Park on the Southwest Side. About 3:50 p.m., they were driving in the 5800 block of South Western Avenue, when they … [Read more...] about 2 shot, 1 fatally, in Gage Park: police
New Blackhawks centerpiece Seth Jones willing to earn Chicago’s favor patiently
New Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones was introduced on a Chicago River cruise Saturday. | Ben Pope/Sun-Times “I just want to prove every single night that I’m going to work hard for this team,” Jones said Saturday, one day after his blockbuster trade to the Hawks. The early-afternoon sun baked defenseman Seth Jones as he sat atop a tour boat Saturday, cruising east on … [Read more...] about New Blackhawks centerpiece Seth Jones willing to earn Chicago’s favor patiently
Bears trade WR Anthony Miller to Texans
Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to receiver Anthony Miller after he was ejected for punching Saints cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the third quarter of their wild-card playoff game on Jan. 10. | Chris Graythen, Getty Miller’s last game was a telling one: he was ejected for fighting in the wild-card playoff game against Saints cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who had … [Read more...] about Bears trade WR Anthony Miller to Texans