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Construction crews work outside of the former Thompson Center as Google’s plans to convert the former state government building into its Chicago headquarters progresses. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Demolition of the exterior and atrium of the Thompson Center have begun as …

A new marina on the north side of Navy Pier is set to start construction later this year. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times A marina at Navy Pier is expected to open in 2025 after running aground against objections from former Mayor …

Brian Bird, executive director and co-creator for “When Calls the Heart,” opened up recently about what to expect in the hit series’ future. He also teased some major events that will happen when season 11 ends. Fans Should Expect a …

The always-outspoken Richard Sherman has made it known that he’s not in favor of a selection the NFC foe Atlanta Falcons made in the 2024 NFL draft. On the April 29 episode of ESPN’s “Undisputed,” the Seattle Seahawks legend voiced …

The Detroit Lions added some depth to their defensive line this offseason through the draft and free agency, leading to some potentially difficult decisions when it comes time to set the final roster at the end of the summer. In …

Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson had to call for emergency help when their 1-year-old son, Rome, fell ill. The “Dancing With the Stars” pros shared a bit about the medical emergency on Johnson’s Instagram Stories on May 2. “Rough night …

The Kansas City Chiefs have put wide receiver Kadarius Toney on notice with their latest contractual decision. The team has opted to decline Toney’s fifth-year option, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team on May 2. Had the Chiefs …

The Buffalo Bills only drafted one wide receiver and one edge in the 2024 NFL draft. Therefore, analysts expected Buffalo to add another veteran playmaker in free agency. So, when ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Bills were signing linebacker Deion …

By Susan Haugh and Pat Eaton-Robb | Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Gift to Stanford showsuniversity’s hypocrisy Re: “Family gift to Stanford tells conservation tale” (Page A1, April 30). Nice to hear about the Doug and Kris …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Gaza protests carryon a Cal tradition Today I ran a number of errands on my bike and then headed over to Cal. I wanted to …

By Brian Witte | Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday. The …

As the Denver Nuggets enter the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, a breakdown of their series matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves: Who has the edge? Guards: If Jamal Murray is healthy and hot, he can keep pace with any …

El límite de velocidad en esta sección de West Roosevelt Road, cerca de South Damen Avenue en el lado oeste, es de 30 mph ahora, pero el Concejo Municipal de Chicago está considerando si se debe reducir a 25 mph. …

La policía detiene a Xavier L. Tate Jr., de 22 años, en Glendale Heights el miércoles por la tarde. Foto facilitada al Sun-Times. El sospechoso buscado en relación con el tiroteo mortal del oficial de policía de Chicago Luis Huesca …

Estudiantes de secundaria se manifiestan el miércoles en la Universidad de Chicago en solidaridad con las protestas propalestinas que tienen lugar en los campus universitarios. Jim Vondruska/Para el Sun-Times Estudiantes de varias secundarias de Chicago protestaron el miércoles contra la …

While the Seattle Seahawks are rebuilding under new head coach Mike Macdonald, their trio of starting wide receivers remain intact. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett, and DK Metcalf, quarterback Geno Smith is stacked with options. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers are …

The Minnesota Vikings saw the return on Ivan Pace Jr. last season and doubled down on their investment in rookie free agency, signing edge rusher Gabriel Murphy out of UCLA on April 29. Like Pace, Murphy went undrafted in the …

The Minnesota Vikings have upgraded personnel across several positions this offseason, which could leave a former first-round pick on the outside looking in at the final 53-man roster. Alec Lewis of The Athletic on Thursday, May 2, authored a projection …

The Buffalo Bills added some youth to their wide receiving corps during the NFL Draft, and soon could add a veteran presence to round it all out. Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon named the Bills as one of the top potential …

With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, we now have a clearer picture of where teams stand heading into the upcoming season. Although rosters are not yet finalized and injuries could still have a significant impact, this is an …

Caitlin Clark and her fellow Indiana Fever rookies got put on the spot after Thursday’s practice. They had to lead the team in singing happy birthday to Fever guard Erica Wheeler as shared by the Fever social media team. A …

Reports about Britney Spears’s out-of-control behavior and a fight with her on-again, off-again boyfriend at Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont late Wednesday is likely to fuel new speculation that the embattled signer is struggling with another serious mental health crisis, blowing …

A new street mural will be painted on San Pedro Street in downtown San Jose later this month, and hundreds of people will have a hand in creating it. It’s not too late to be part of it, either. San …

ANTIOCH – The Antioch Unified School District supervisor accused of using a forklift to put an underling’s desk on a roof and other instances of bullying and harassment has been placed on administrative leave, officials confirmed to this news organization. …

By Michael R. Sisak, Philip Marcelo, Eric Tucker and Jake Offenhartz | Associated Press NEW YORK — Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer and personal fixer a …

Arvada police arrested a 30-year-old Jeffco Public Schools substitute teacher and after-school worker on child sex assault and child abuse charges Wednesday. Justin Joshua Martinez was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by a person in a …

A Chicago Fire Department graduation ceremony last June for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics at the Arie Crown Theater. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Livid that Fire Commissioner Annette Holt and two other department heads were told to stay away, a City Council committee …

Jay Robert Nash wrote more than 70 books in his lifetime on topics from crime to eccentric celebrities and beyond. Sun-Times File Chicago author Jay Robert Nash, who penned about 70 books, was a literary fireball and part of the …

Jason Alexander (right) stars as a corrupt lawyer visited by a terrifying Angel (Candy Buckley), after a near-death experience sets him on desperate journey to change his ways in “Judgment Day” at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare. Liz Lauren Playwright …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hits an 11th inning walk off double to win the game against the Chicago Cubs 7-6during their game at Citi Field on May 02, 2024 …

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling at the police headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Pat Nabong / Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Police Department leaders said Thursday they have decided not to punish any officers whose names appeared on the leaked membership list …

Police arrest Xavier L. Tate Jr., 22, in Glendale Heights Wednesday evening. Photo provided to the Sun-Times. Eighty-four-year-old Joyce Compton was sitting on her patio Wednesday, as she does most afternoons, when the first police car raced across the lawn …

The first jury trial to determine whether a popular heartburn drug caused an Illinois woman’s colon cancer began Thursday in a packed Cook County courtroom. The woman’s claims is one of thousands made against two major drugmakers. Drew Angerer/Getty Images …

The Boston Celtics took care of business against the Miami Heat. After losing Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, the Celtics rattled off three convincing victories to eliminate the team that ended their playoff run a year ago. They …

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso became the eighth winner of the Hustle Award in NBA history. “The NBA Hustle Award honors players who make the effort plays that don’t often appear in the traditional box score but impact winning on …

Caitlin Clark had a busy media day with the Indiana Fever.  After spending the May 1 media day taking photos, speaking to reporters, and spending time with puppies, Clark joined her Fever teammates for an evening photo shoot in downtown …

HGTV star Alison Victoria completed a very personal renovation project at the end of 2023 in the spinoff miniseries “Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home”. Throughout the three-episode series, Victoria worked to transform her office space into a residential home, …

Things are going to look a lot different at running back for the New York Giants in 2024, without Saquon Barkley. The team wisely replaced its Pro-Bowl runner with smart veteran Devin Singletary, but another former Buffalo Bills’ back, Latavius Murray, …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added some extra quarterback depth going into rookie minicamp. Former Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa received an invitation from the Buccaneers on April 28 after the NFL Draft. Moussa threw for 5,625 yards and 43 touchdowns …