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Chicago police looking to identify suspects in fatal shooting outside Chatham strip mall

Edward Creamer, 53, was arguing with four people, one of whom pulled out a gun and fired shots in the 700 block of East 87th Street near the Chatham Village Square mall.

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Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

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Bettiann Gardner, matriarch of family-owned hair care company and the first female co-owner of the Chicago Bulls, dies at 93

‘In many ways, the culture of the company was largely a reflection of her values and principles of excellence,’ her daughter said.

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John Hogan, former WGN reporter, dies at 82

Mr. Hogan covered everything from the trial of mass murderer Richard Speck to the death of former Mayor Richard J. Daley.

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Don’t let buses dropping off migrants go back to Texas empty. Stuff them with these very Chicago gifts

Rats. We can spare so many, and Texas is so big, a reader from Streamwood writes. Or, how about Seiya Suzuki’s whiffs for all of last season?

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New Chicago Public Health Commissioner Ige calls mental health a top priority in 2024

Opioid deaths, HIV and infectious diseases, the racial life expectancy gap and social inequality are Chicago health challenges.

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Johnson on CNN repeats calls for better coordination between state, local governments on migrant crisis

“What I’ve worked to do instead of having chaos is provide some structure and calm around this situation, and without significant federal support. This is not sustainable,” the mayor said on the national news network.

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Chicago’s Big Monster Toys lays off staff, shuts future operations

The toy design studio on the Near West Side, known for its whimsical workspace, is closed to new business, said partner Sam Unsicker.

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Here are the top stories that made the news in Chicago in 2023

New arrivals and a new mayor grabbed city headlines while old political figureheads went down and long-standing conflicts flared up. The Sun-Times was there for it all.

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How we tracked recipients of guaranteed income

Guaranteed income pilot programs in the Chicago area have been part of a national movement testing the effects of unrestricted cash assistance on households struggling to make ends meet.

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Chicago could move away from school choice. Here’s what that means for parents and students.

Many selective enrollment and magnet schools were created to integrate schools, but Mayor Brandon Johnson says the system creates a ‘Hunger Games’ scenario.

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Bulls outmuscle Hawks to secure an exhilarating 118-113 victory!

Step right up to witness the thrilling clash between the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks! Brace yourself for a wild ride as the Bulls emerge victorious wit...

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Mayor Johnson promised to stand up for Chicago Public Schools families. Instead, he’s shutting them out

The administration’s refusal to engage families in any public process has created distrust and is a far cry from the inclusive governance he talked about during his campaign, two nonprofit leaders write.

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Stories you can’t tell on the migrant beat

Hitting the streets, I saw the glaring proof of why so many migrants can’t go back home, despite the beautiful things they miss from there.

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Ed Burke and City Council members who call his conviction ‘a tragedy’ suck the life out of Chicago

What’s sad is that corruption continues to be so normalized in this town, an Irving Park resident writes.

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Top 5 Latin American Restaurants in Chicago

An increasing number of Latin American restaurants are providing a window to the region's traditional flavors

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Slim Jim’s stolen car ‘Fast Meat’ found in Chicago area

The custom Nissan Z is covered in a fiery red and yellow wrap and has a yellow leather interior. It was reported stolen from the Los Angeles area earlier this month and found last week in Hillside on a transporter.

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Chicago Christmas shoppers spend big despite inflation fears

Early data from Mastercard SpendingPulse said overall spending nationwide for the holiday season was up about 3% amid signs shoppers were deliberate but not stingy.

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Chicago's Violence Crisis Worsens as City Struggles to Find Solutions

Exploring efforts to address violent crime in Chicago, where statistics show improvements but residents demand more action. Mayor's strategy: invest in com...

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Cold Weather Expected in Chicago Today - 27 December 2023

Today at 27 December 2023, A cold day will be expected in Chicago today with temperatures reaching a maximum of 6°C and a minimum of 3°C. The cold weather ...

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Chicago Skyway tolls increasing Jan. 1

The rate for two-axle vehicles on the 7.8-mile shortcut between Chicago and Indiana will rise from $6.60 to $7.20.

Space

Mold-A-Rama and the space shuttle over Earth: A space age toy story

The space shuttle reentered orbit this fall after a 15-month retirement, and this time it was bright blue. The new orbiters are identical to the first ones pulled out, but this time are from Chicago.

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Chicago fishing: Yes, lakefront perch and still waiting for ice (N. Wis. updated)

The December mantra—lakefront perch and waiting on ice—continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report (updated Northern Wisconsin)

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Chicago's crime problem persists despite slight decrease in shootings

Amidst a violent holiday weekend in Chicago, crime still plagues the city. Mayor Johnson's safety plan aims to address root causes, but frustration lingers.

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Public transit in Chicago will fall off a fiscal cliff without a plan for 2025

Federal pandemic relief funds will run out in 2025. Regional authorities, the state of Illinois and federal agencies have to lay a track for the future of CTA, Metra and Pace, two lawmakers write.

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