Intimo Lounge, 7068 W. 183rd St., in Tinley Park. | Google Maps A hearing to discuss potentially revoking Intimo Lounge’s business license was scheduled for next week. A bar in suburban Tinley Park will be closed for a week and officials will review its business license after a shooting was reported there Thursday. About 11:55 p.m., someone pulled up in a vehicle to … [Read more...] about Tinley Park bar closed for a week after shooting
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Armed robberies reported in Chatham: police
Armed robberies were reported Jan. 17 and Jan. 21, 2021, in Chatham. | Adobe Stock Photo In one case, the suspect approached someone who was waiting in line for food, displayed a gun and said “you know what time it is,” police said. Police are warning residents of three armed robberies reported recently in Chatham on the South Side. In one case, the suspect … [Read more...] about Armed robberies reported in Chatham: police
Lions looking into trading QB Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford, who will be 33 in February, was the Lions’ No. 1 overall pick out of Georgia in 2009. | Leon Halip/Getty Images A person with direct knowledge of the situation says the Lions and Stafford have mutually agreed to explore the possibilities of trading him. The Detroit Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford are planning to part ways. The Lions and … [Read more...] about Lions looking into trading QB Matthew Stafford
Jimmie Rodgers, sang ‘Honeycomb,’ ‘Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,’ dies at 87
With a style of singing and playing guitar that included elements of country, folk and pop, Jimmie Rodgers recorded several Top 10 hits during the late 1950s. | Sun-Times File Rodgers died from kidney disease on Jan. 18 in Palm Desert, California, and had also tested positive for COVID-19, publicist Alan Eichler said Saturday, citing family. PALM DESERT, Calif. — Jimmie … [Read more...] about Jimmie Rodgers, sang ‘Honeycomb,’ ‘Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,’ dies at 87
Cubs sign veteran catcher Austin Romine to one-year deal
AP Photo/Paul Sancya Romine slashed .238/.259/.323 with two home runs and 17 RBI in 37 games for the Tigers in 2020. The Cubs filled one of their needs on Friday, signing catcher Austin Romine to a one-year deal. The deal will pay him $1.5 million in 2021. The Cubs’ 40-man roster now sits at 36. After Victor Caratini was traded in the deal that sent Yu Darvish to the … [Read more...] about Cubs sign veteran catcher Austin Romine to one-year deal
Actor Gregory Sierra dies, starred on ‘Barney Miller,’ ‘Sanford and Son’
Gregory Sierra was a familiar face on 1970s sitcoms, including “Barney Miller” where he starred as Sgt. Miguel “Chano” Amanguale. | ABC/Sun-Time File Sierra’s breakthrough came in 1972 when he played the role of Fred G. Sanford’s neighbor, Julio Fuentes, on “Sanford and Son.” NEW YORK — Gregory Sierra, who had memorable roles in the 1970s sitcoms “Barney Miller” and … [Read more...] about Actor Gregory Sierra dies, starred on ‘Barney Miller,’ ‘Sanford and Son’
Woman robbed at gunpoint in Niles
A woman was robbed Jan. 21, 2021, in Niles. | Getty File Photo A woman was in her vehicle about 12:16 p.m. in the 8000 block of Ballard Road when three males in a light-colored SUV pulled up in front of her, police said. An armed robbery was reported Thursday in suburban Niles. A woman was in her vehicle about 12:16 p.m. in the 8000 block of Ballard Road when three … [Read more...] about Woman robbed at gunpoint in Niles
Bulls coach Billy Donovan continues the tutoring of guard Coby White
Donovan has not made life easy for White as he continues trying to grow into a starting NBA point guard, but White wouldn’t want it any other way. Coby White admitted that life with new coach Billy Donovan hasn’t been easy on him. And the Bulls point guard loves every minute of it. “The goal for me is to be able to lead a team in the NBA,’’ White said. “The coaching staff has … [Read more...] about Bulls coach Billy Donovan continues the tutoring of guard Coby White
Girl, 17, missing from Belmont Gardens
Janiela Lopez | Chicago Police Department Janiela Lopez was last seen Jan. 19 and is missing from the 4500 block of West Barry Avenue, Chicago police said. A 17-year-old girl was reported missing from Belmont Gardens on the Northwest Side. Janiela Lopez was last seen Jan. 19 and is missing from the 4500 block of West Barry Avenue, Chicago police said. She is 5 feet, … [Read more...] about Girl, 17, missing from Belmont Gardens