Marc Smith, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, was held in contempt of court for the fourth time in six weeks. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times This latest contempt order involves the DCFS shuffling a 16-year-old girl around 25 different times in various placements that include hospitals, temporary foster homes and shelters — including one in … [Read more...] about Illinois DCFS director held in contempt of court — again
16-year-old boy shot while traveling in a car in Brighton Park
A 16-year-old boy was shot Feb. 18, 2022 in Brighton Park. | Adobe Stock Photo teen boy was traveling in a vehicle about 5 p.m. in the 3900 block of West 41st Street when another vehicle pulled up and someone from inside opened fire. A 16-year-old boy was shot while traveling in a car Friday evening in Brighton Park. The teen boy was traveling in a vehicle about 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about 16-year-old boy shot while traveling in a car in Brighton Park
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu loses in Rising Stars Tournament, injures thumb
Playing for Team Payton on Friday, Dosunmu scored five points, handed out two assists and jammed his right thumb on the rim. The injury didn’t seem too serious. CLEVELAND — A jammed right thumb and a loss weren’t what Ayo Dosunmu expected this All-Star Weekend, but that’s what the Bulls rookie was left with after a driving layup by the Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate knocked Dosunmu’s … [Read more...] about Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu loses in Rising Stars Tournament, injures thumb
Lukas Reichel quiet yet poised in NHL return, but Blackhawks lose to Stars
Jake Oettinger stopped every shot he faced, even from Lukas Reichel, as the Stars beat the Blackhawks. | AP Photos The excitement surrounding Reichel’s Friday call-up wasn’t enough for the Hawks to avoid a strange 1-0 shootout loss. In the six months since he arrived in Illinois, Lukas Reichel — blessed with understated but unshakable confidence — has grown comfortable … [Read more...] about Lukas Reichel quiet yet poised in NHL return, but Blackhawks lose to Stars
Glenbard West smashes Simeon in regular season finale
Glenbard West’s Bobby Durkin (33) shares his enthusiasm after dunking during the fourth quarter of the Hilltoppers win over Simeon. | Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Glenbard West took charge immediately, building a 17-4 lead in the first quarter. Simeon closed the gap to eleven points very early in the third quarter but never mounted a significant challenge. Simeon … [Read more...] about Glenbard West smashes Simeon in regular season finale