Illinois state Sen. Thomas E. Cullerton. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file 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 will brief you on today’s biggest stories. This afternoon will be partly sunny with a high near 25 degrees. Tonight … [Read more...] about Afternoon Edition: Feb. 23, 2022
Blackhawks’ Jujhar Khaira likely out for season after back surgery
Jujhar Khaira scored three goals in 27 games for the Blackhawks this season. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Khaira, who won’t resume hockey activities for 10-12 weeks, will likely finish this season having played only 27 games. Jujhar Khaira’s interruption-laden season has likely met a premature end. Khaira underwent lower-back surgery Tuesday at Northwestern Hospital, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Jujhar Khaira likely out for season after back surgery
Judge gives community confinement to ‘high stakes’ agent in massive gambling case
Justin Hines “netted little from his own activities in the gambling business,” his defense team said in a court filing. | Sun-Times file Justin Hines apologized to his family before he was sentenced. Federal prosecutors have described the international gambling ring he participated in as one of the largest ever uncovered in the history of Chicago’s federal court. A man … [Read more...] about Judge gives community confinement to ‘high stakes’ agent in massive gambling case
‘Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci’ filled with wonder but light on story
Wai Yim (from left), Adeoye, Christiana Clark and Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel are among the cast of Mary Zimmerman’s “The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci” at the Goodman Theatre. | Liz Lauren But by turning repeatedly to spectacle for the duration of the production’s 90-minute runtime, director/adaptor Mary Zimmerman crafts a show that while lovely to behold, too often treats … [Read more...] about ‘Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci’ filled with wonder but light on story
Police issues dominate City Council meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks with Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) during the City Council meeting on Wednesday. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Parliamentary maneuvers were used to delay final action on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance and a $1.67 million settlement for a woman dragged by her hair out of a car by Chicago police officers at Brickyard Mall in May … [Read more...] about Police issues dominate City Council meeting