Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. J.B. Pritzker listens during his news conference in the Blue Room at the Thompson Center last week. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times file The decision by the bipartisan legislative oversight committee appears to temporarily suspend the emergency rule for schools across the state. Republicans called it a rejection of “Pritzker’s tyrannical reign,” but the governor’s … [Read more...] about Face rule slapped down — Panel rejects Pritzker’s attempt to reintroduce emergency mask mandate for schools

A car and metal-shredding operation proposed for East 116th Street along the Calumet River is awaiting a city permit. | Google Earth City health officials said Tuesday night they plan to release a report that outlines the environmental, health and quality of life impacts of adding another source of pollution to an industrial area. The fate of a proposed Southeast Side … [Read more...] about Decision on Southeast Side metal shredder permit expected this week

Beecher’s Duane Doss (3) celebrates the Bobcats setting a new record for victories in a season. | Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Beecher coach Tyler Shireman has been telling his team for the past few years that if they kept winning, fans would eventually come out to watch them play.  Beecher coach Tyler Shireman has been telling his team for the past few years … [Read more...] about Beecher beats Momence, breaking a 51-year-old school record for wins

Sun-Times photo Chicagoans should not be put on the hook to keep a $4 billion sports franchise from skipping town. When the Chicago Bears started making noise last year about abandoning Soldier Field, Mayor Lori Lightfoot publicly told the team to instead focus on “beating the Packers finally, and being relevant past October.” It was blunt, but solid advice. And it … [Read more...] about Mayor Lightfoot should make her case to the Bears — but keep taxpayers’ money out of it