Legendary jazz singer and pianist Nat “King” Cole grew up at 4023 S. Vincennes Ave. in Bronzeville. Cole was one of many iconic Black figures to call Chicago home. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that … [Read more...] about Afternoon Edition: Feb. 15, 2022
Lightfoot administration authorized to acquire shuttered West Side Aldi
After the Aldi at 3835 W. Madison St. closed last year, some in the neighborhood protested and held a food-distribution event in the parking lot of the shuttered store. On Tuesday, a City Council committee approved a plan that authorizes the city to buy the property as a way to make sure that a grocery store returns to the site. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times The closing in … [Read more...] about Lightfoot administration authorized to acquire shuttered West Side Aldi
Alec Baldwin sued by family of Halyna Hutchins
Brian Panish, an attorney for the family of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, speaks next to a portrait of Hutchins at a news conference on Tuesday in Los Angeles. | AP At least four other lawsuits have been filed over the shooting, but this is the first directly tied to one of the two people shot. LOS ANGELES — The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on … [Read more...] about Alec Baldwin sued by family of Halyna Hutchins
McCormick Place CEO warns of casino impact
Larita Clark, CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Any plan to convert parts of the convention campus for gambling could hurt operations and push some shows out of town, Larita Clark told the board of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. The CEO of McCormick Place raised potential roadblocks Tuesday to casino … [Read more...] about McCormick Place CEO warns of casino impact
Daley grind: Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is 37th City Council member convicted in less than half a century
Members of the City Council Hall of Shame: Top row, left to right: Patrick Daley Thompson (11th); John Madrzyk (13th); William Beavers (7th); Joseph Jambrone (28th). Middle row, l-r: Joseph Kotlarz (35th); William Carothers (28th); Larry Bloom (5th); Thomas E. Keane (31st). Bottom row, l-r: James Laski (23rd); Edward R. Vrdolyak (10th); Sandi Jackson (7th); Arenda Troutman … [Read more...] about Daley grind: Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is 37th City Council member convicted in less than half a century