Richard Roeper to leave Sun-Times, vows to keep reviewing movies
After a 37-year "ride of a lifetime," columnist accepts buyout offer but plans to continue TV appearances, podcasts.
Richard Roeper, Michael Sneed among those leaving Chicago Sun-Times amid buyouts
Sports columnists Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander are also taking buyouts.
Michael Madigan to be sentenced in June, federal judge says
The former Illinois House speaker's sentencing is set for almost one year after the sentencing of former Ald. Edward M. Burke ...
At 88, Peggy Montes still a 'lady in motion'
Life’s passion: Peggy Montes, 88, carries a passion for empowering women and educating children through the museum she ...
Volunteer work is the best remedy for our anxious times
Humans are wired for connection, and acts of kindness and generosity can lead to happier times, a psychologist who volunteers ...
Judge orders accused Tesla dealership vandal to keep off company’s property
A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered a 26-year-old Buffalo Grove resident charged with vandalizing a local Tesla showroom ...
Peggy Montes helped establish Chicago's Women's History Month — and still is a 'lady in motion'
Peggy Montes started the Bronzeville Children's Museum, worked to elect Mayor Harold Washington and seeks to empower, inspire ...
Trump takes aim at Chicago again — this time with a federal task force on antisemitism
Jason Lee, a senior adviser to Mayor Brandon Johnson, was not surprised at the DOJ initiative. He noted the new Federal Task ...
Rahm Emanuel says Democrats 'sunk' their own party as he mulls his political future
The former Chicago mayor has become a vocal critic of the party after the failures of the 2024 election cycle. He most recently accused Democrats of focusing on issues like transgender bathrooms ...
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Illinois settles lawsuit against publisher that exposed personal information of voters
Dave McKinney covers Illinois politics and government for WBEZ and is the former longtime Springfield bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Influential bishops with Chicago ties will have a hand in picking the next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, and Chicago-born Cardinals Robert Prevost and Wilton Gregory would be part ...
Rising rents aren't just a problem for those living in poverty
A low-income family of four in 1950 could still afford rent and utilities for nearly half of Chicago apartments. It's a far ...