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Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Divestment won’tharm companies Re: “Hayward divestment from four companies raises questions” (Page A1, Feb. 2). The decision by four members of the Hayward City Council …

Sean Keeler: I’m starting to think Super Bowl Week has been reprogrammed to torture Broncos Country. The game itself lures the Front Range into thinking somebody’s finally figured out a way to break Patrick Mahomes’ magic Harry Potter wand, only …

Former state Sen. Annazette Collins walks outside the Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse in the Loop before her trial for tax charges, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Former Illinois Sen. Annazette Collins was convicted in federal court Monday of cheating …

Architectural Artifacts Inc. at 1065 N. Orleans St. on the Near North Side is closing this year after 37 years in the city. Heidi Zeiger/For the Sun-Times The zinc letters — each about as tall as a professional basketball player …

State Sen. Robert Peters has introduced a bill to require the presence of lawyers during police interrogations of minors. Rich Hein/Sun-Times file Even a minor accused of a violent crime is still a child, who may not understand the seriousness …

Last season with the White Sox, Yasmani Grandal hit .234 with eight home runs and 33 RBI in 118 games. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, a person with knowledge of the …

Mahomes, playing with the thinnest supporting cast of his career, completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns to beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl. Ethan Miller/Getty LAS VEGAS — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes still was …

Robert Bevis, owner of Law Weapons and Supply in Naperville, holds an AR15 rifle. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times Rich Hein/Sun-Times Gun rights groups on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault weapons. The petition to the …

The Kansas City Chiefs‘ 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl was a historic day for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Not only did he hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the third time in five years, Mahomes …

Los Angeles Lakers‘ new acquisition Spencer Dinwiddie used an interesting analogy to explain his decision to sign with his hometown team over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. “Let’s say you’re a kid and you get your ass whupped by …

A season 31 “Dancing with the Stars” contestant caused a stir with a recent social media post. Selma Blair, who danced with Sasha Farber during her short DWTS stint, was not shy in sharing her opinion on a controversial topic. …

The Denver Broncos’ offseason overhaul of the coaching staff continues. Their latest add brings plenty of experience to a defense that ranked 22nd against the pass and 30th versus the rush, per Pro Football Reference. “A little pregame non-Super Bowl …

After the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII, one of their stars gave some surprising praise to the Baltimore Ravens. During a post-game interview with the NFL Network’s Michael Robinson, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones said that the Ravens …

Now that the buyout season has started, the Miami Heat could add more reinforcements to their roster. One possible option is Danilo Gallinari, who the Pistons waived on February 8. However, the Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman explained why he thinks it …

OAKLAND — An Oakland resident accused of murdering his neighbor has been transferred from jail to a mental health facility, where he could receive care indefinitely, court records show. Anthony Lamont Woods Jr., 33, was arrested and later charged with …

By Arit John, Ebony Davis, Aaron Pellish and Kylie Atwood | CNN Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is hammering Donald Trump over his comments mocking the absence of her husband, who is deployed overseas, and using the former president’s remarks …

Shorts? Sunglasses? Sun tan lotion? Nope. Keep that raincoat handy. Just when the Bay Area was getting used to sunshine and dry days, another week of wet weather is on the horizon. Three separate storm systems will roll into Northern …

By Maria Sherman | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” After a Verizon commercial starring Beyoncé aired during the Super Bowl ended with the superstar saying …

The Colorado women’s basketball team was on a roll before it ran into Oregon State on Sunday. Now, the Buffaloes face a crucial stretch of games that could make or break their regular season. Following Sunday’s 65-59 loss to OSU, …

Supporters of a Denver City Council measure that would limit the city’s ability to clear homeless encampments in sub-freezing weather fell short Monday in their attempt to override Mayor Mike Johnston’s veto of the ordinance changes. No 32-degree temperature threshold …

Sun-Times file A woman was hospitalized in a shooting in Chicago Lawn on Monday afternoon. The woman, whose age wasn’t known, was in the 2300 block of West 66th Street about 3:!5 p.m. when she was shot in the lower …

Rob Gronkowski (left) and Tom Brady, who share their Patriots memories on “The Dynasty,” celebrate after winning the AFC Championship Game in 2017. Jim Rogash/Getty Images The most storied NFL team of the 21st century gets the “Last Dance” treatment …

If the Pittsburgh Steelers decide they want to pursue an upgrade at quarterback during the 2024 NFL offseason, head coach Mike Tomlin might already have a preference for who the team should get. It seems he has a soft spot …

Two Mississippi police departments have launched an investigation into who stole Erin and Ben Napier‘s vintage Chevy Blazer in an overnight robbery. In the early morning hours of February 8, 2024, the vehicle was taken from the HGTV couple’s carport …

It’s been a foregone conclusion for weeks that the Pittsburgh Steelers were not going to bring back quarterback Mitch Trubisky for the 2024 season. On February 12, the decision became official. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the Steelers and …

New York Knicks All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson warned the team to not get ahead of themselves after bolstering their depth by trading for Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic. “Obviously, everyone sees that. But we have to focus on right …

Jordan Love is the Green Bay Packers next franchise quarterback, and he’s about to get paid like it. The Packers and Love have yet to hash out the exact number, but Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL …

ALAMEDA — A motorcyclist died Sunday in a collision with a car, authorities said. He was identified by the coroner’s bureau Monday as Albert Zhu, 31, of Alameda. The collision happened about 1 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Ninth …

San Mateo police are investigating after four people — a man, a woman and two children — were found dead inside a home Monday morning. Officers made the grisly discovery around 9:15 a.m. while checking on the wellbeing of people living …

Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker’s trial for charges of leaking a confidential report and lying about it has been pushed back after his attorney requested more time to prepare. Becker, who was indicted in April 2023 for allegedly leaking …

The presiding judge for Denver’s juvenile court retired last week amid an unspecified investigation into his conduct. Judge D. Brett Woods was suspended Dec. 21 with pay as the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline launched proceedings, court records show. The …

Trubisky has started just seven games in three seasons since leaving the Bears. Getty Former Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will hit free agency again after a two-year stint with the Steelers, who released him Monday. He’ll be looking for his …

A decision by the Supreme Court in Donald Trump’s immunity case could determine whether he stands trial before the November election. Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his …

The UFC has four options for its big, pay-per-view UFC 300 event planned for April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. According to veteran MMA reporter Ariel Helwani, on his The MMA Hour show on YouTube, these options include: …

Social media rumors have finally been confirmed. Aaron Rodgers has been trying to lure his former teammate, Davante Adams, to the New York Jets this offseason. “My understanding is Aaron Rodgers has been trying to recruit Davante Adams to the …

Genesse Ivonne Moreno was named by police as the active shooter who opened fire on February 11 inside Joel Osteen’s Houston, Texas, church with a long gun bearing a “Palestine” sticker. Christopher Hassig, the commander of the Houston Police Department’s …

Defensive end Maxx Crosby is starting to cement himself as one of the best defensive players in the NFL. However, his rise was almost not with the Las Vegas Raiders. Crosby came into the league as a fourth-round pick of …

Almost all MLB spring training camps are now open, and with Opening Day just over six weeks away on March 28, teams are starting to give a glimpse of exactly how they’ll be putting together their rosters to contend this …

Christian McCaffrey had the San Francisco 49ers poised for an early lead in the Super Bowl on Sunday before the first of many miscues did his team in. The Niners running back fumbled during a 5-play, 48-yard opening drive against …

The Pittsburgh Steelers could use a tackle upgrade this offseason to take another step forward with their offensive line in 2024. Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger suggested the Steelers not leave the AFC North to find an upgrade. Spielberger named the Steelers …