Chicago Sun-Times

Alderperson Marty Quinn has announced he will not seek a fifth term on Chicago's city council. He took over the 13th Ward seat from Frank Olivo in 2011 and was reelected three times. Quinn stated he 'left it all out on the field' and is no longer pursuing the position.

Chicago's Deep Tunnel system, designed to contain floodwater and protect rivers and Lake Michigan, is nearly full after heavy weekend rains. This has raised concerns about potential flooding in suburbs and sewer overflows into Chicago's waterways.

A dispute over a reserved picnic site in Cook County Forest Preserve led to a confrontation where a man mistook a shish kebab skewer for a sword. The article highlights confusion and conflicts arising from permit requirements for picnic groves, noting that permit holders take precedence over unpermitted groups, though enforcement is inconsistent.

Two priests, Rev. Thomas King and Rev. David Porterfield (who died in November), affiliated with the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College, are accused of grooming and sexually abusing young men from the 1980s onwards. A report commissioned by Notre Dame, following an investigation by the Chicago Sun-Times, revealed misconduct by King, including a scheme involving students, and ongoing ministry despite awareness. The university issued an apology and pledged greater accountability.

Steve Fanady, a 61-year-old Chicago options trader, has been held in Cook County Jail for four years due to civil contempt for failing to comply with a court order to transfer stock shares awarded to his ex-wife during their divorce. Over 2,500 people in Cook County have been jailed in the past decade for unpaid spousal or child-support obligations, with most released quickly but some detained for years.

A painting that hung in an aide’s office during the Lori Lightfoot administration disappeared in 2023. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth discusses the mystery on Good Day Chicago.

A federal transparency law aimed at simplifying hospital billing has failed, with patients receiving vastly different prices for the same procedures based on insurance. A Sun-Times investigation found Chicago-area hospitals charge inconsistent rates for tests like echocardiograms and MRIs, with uninsured patients sometimes paying less than those with insurance. Data analysis revealed opaque pricing driven by secret hospital-insurer negotiations.

A man was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting an Uptown condo board president who was protecting a resident from him. The suspect, who had a protective order against him, was shot by police after the incident and has a history of criminal offenses.

Biden, Clinton, and Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a report by the Chicago Sun-Times. A source familiar with the event confirmed their participation in the ceremony.

A study found that closing 50 Chicago schools in 2013 led to a 10% increase in gun violence near vacant buildings compared to similar areas without closures. Repurposed school sites did not show significant increases in shootings, but most closed schools remained unused, failing to deliver promised community benefits.

A mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood left two people dead and five injured when two men opened fire on a group near Cornell Paul Square Park at 12:30 a.m. Friday. Police are searching for suspects and confirmed no arrests have been made.

The White Sox, led by GM Chris Getz, are balancing a playoff push with organizational rebuilding ahead of the trade deadline. While the team remains competitive in the AL Central, injuries and divisional strength raise questions about sustainability. Getz emphasizes monitoring trade opportunities while developing minor-league talent.

Visual Journalist Zubaer Khan captured the first Chicago Sun-Times staff photo of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. The image was taken during a general audience event where the Pope greeted devotees via popemobile, with Khan using a 400mm lens from behind barricades to secure the shot.

Over 2,500 people in Cook County have been jailed for failing to pay court-ordered child or spousal support, with most being men and some held for over 100 days. Legal advocates criticize the system for offering little support to those without lawyers, as civil contempt cases lack procedural protections found in criminal proceedings.

Zillow abruptly lost access to thousands of property listings in the Chicago area after filing a lawsuit against a private listing network owner and the nation's largest brokerage, accusing them of colluding to hide homes from consumers. The platform saw its Chicago market listings drop from nearly 5,000 to about 1,700 homes. Home buyers can still access listings through competing platforms like Redfin and Realtor.com.