PITTSBURGH Blackhawks rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov entered Thursday with only two goals in his first 69 career NHL games. That's in spite of the fact he has attempted 232 shots, 87 of which made it on-goal. That equates to a .977 save percentage by opposing goalies against him.Part of that is determined by luck. Four of those shot attempts hit posts, ...

Prometiendo poner a las familias trabajadoras sobre los multimillonarios corporativos, el concejal socialista democrtico Byron Sigcho Lpez lanz oficialmente el mircoles una candidatura independiente para desafiar a Patty Garca, la sucesora nombrada por el representante Jess "Chuy" Garca.No estamos atados a las reglas del partido. No estamos esperando a que ...

I like to say that much of Chicago media is still living in the past. And why not? Everything was better then.Despite smaller audiences across the board and newer means for news consumption, our TV and radio broadcasters are still important. Theyre recognizable and influential. We make them part of our viewing and listening habits.So when a radio station ...

State officials said Thursday they plan to introduce legislation to regulate electric bikes across the state and, for the first time, rein in the more dangerous "e-motos" that go upward of 50 mph.A new state initiative called "Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready" seeks to increase the safety of e-bikes and other electric modes of personal transportation known ...

No puedo evitar verme reflejado en Alex Pretti, dijo Scott Mechanic, enfermero de la unidad de cuidados intensivos (ICU) en el Centro Mdico de la Universidad de Chicago, a una multitud de enfermeros, veteranos y miembros del sindicato el martes por la tarde.Frente a un altar de fotos y flores que honra al enfermero asesinado, Alex Pretti, los oradores ...

Human remains that were found on the Northwest Side under the Interstate-94 overpass at Cicero Avenue in 2012 have been identified nearly 14 years later, Illinois state police announced Thursday. ISP special agents received a DNA sample from a possible relative for comparison purposes and testing from the Cook County medical examiner's office revealed the ...

Two Chicago men are scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday, charged with robbing a concealed carry holder who shot one of the suspects during the encounter earlier this week in Belmont Cragin on the Northwest Side.Teryon Pittman, 24, and Robert Cooks Jr., 23, both of Chicago, were arrested around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of North Lockwood ...

A white former sheriffs deputy convicted of murdering an unarmed Black woman in her Springfield area home was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison, marking a capstone in a racially charged case of police brutality that drew national headlines.A jury in October found Sean Grayson, 31, guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, 36, ...

MOBILE, Ala. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was talking about his height he was measured at just 5 feet, 9 inches at the Senior Bowl when he argued there are successful NFL quarterbacks who arent that much taller than him.Did the Heisman Trophy runner-up mean Bears quarterback Caleb Williams?What is he, like 6-1? Pavia said with a smile. I think thats ...

As Seiya Suzuki went on an offensive tear into the playoffs last year, fellow Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong offered up unprompted praise for his impact on the other side of the ball.We all know Seiya can hit, Crow-Armstrong said during the NL wild-card series. I think what's stood out to me the most about the last two days with Seiya is how he's held ...

In one of two fires overnight in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the South Side, a 75-year-old woman who was badly burned has died. The fatal blaze broke out around 10:15 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Bell Avenue, Chicago police said. The woman was found with burns on her body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where she was ...

After U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti on Saturday, federal officials described him as a "domestic terrorist" and "would-be assassin" who "wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement." But the only evidence to support those characterizations was the fact that Pretti was carrying a ...

Its been nearly 25 years since Clarissa Flores was a standout basketball player at Northwestern University. Since then, the Chicago native has been building a lengthy resume in the hospitality industry. And since 2022, she's been the director of operations at Tao Nightclub.But shes going back to her roots with a goal of "leveling the playing field," by ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are raising our 7-month-old daughter together, and we generally get along well. I love him very much, but he has a habit that worries me. He's constantly on the lookout for a new job. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but every couple of months he says he's bored and wants to work somewhere else. These are decent-paying jobs, ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, as is widely known, has personal and political entanglements with one of the more powerful special interests around, the Chicago Teachers Union.One of his likely challengers in the 2027 mayoral election, longtime lobbyist John Kelly, would have to deal with his own potential conflicts of interest if elected, largely because a number ...

Running an art museum may be one of the toughest jobs in the arts at the moment.There are cuts in federal support and philanthropic pullbacks to contend with. Sociopolitical jabs from the left and right. Even existential questions about the relevance and purpose of such institutions in the 21st century. ...

Moon alertAvoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day .HoroscopeStarbox { background: #f8f8f8; display: flex; ...

Hundreds gathered outside the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center on the Near West Side to honor Alex Pretti, who was shot to death Saturday by two Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, as well as all others killed by federal immigration enforcement.Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen born in northwest suburban Streamwood, worked as an ...

INDIANAPOLIS Coby White knew his answer before the questions was even finished.Maybe thats why he gave a quick giggle.The Bulls guard had just witnessed a fourth-quarter meltdown by him and his teammates, resulting in a third loss to a 12-win Pacers team this season, and was more than aware that the trade deadline was a week away.So when asked if he felt ...

INDIANAPOLIS Billy Donovan is always looking for signs of growth from his young forward.Whether its Matas Buzelis making a small adjustment on the court or a smart decision off of it, the Bulls coach has no problem making it public when he sees one.And in Year 2 for Buzelis there have been many.The fact that Buzelis announced on Monday that he declined the ...

Citing extreme winter weather conditions, the American Red Cross has warned of a severe national blood shortage.More than 400 blood drives nationally were affected by severe weather, causing thousands of blood donations to go uncollected, the organization said Jan. 20.In the last month, the Red Cross said it has seen a 35% decrease in blood supply. As a ...

Cook County's court system will begin responding sooner to violators of its home confinement program, the Office of the Chief Judge announced Wednesday.The reforms to the electronic monitoring program come nearly two months after newly sworn-in Chief Judge Charles Beach formed a committee to improve it. The program has faced criticism since before it was ...

MOBILE, Ala. The most intriguing offensive lineman at the Senior Bowl didnt play high school football.Max Iheanachor grew up in Nigeria, where he played soccer until he moved to Los Angeles area at age 13. He played basketball at King Drew Magnet High School, which didnt offer football.His AAU coach urged Iheanachor, who now stands 6-5, 325 pounds, to try ...

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Vowing to put working families before corporate billionaires, Democratic socialist Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez on Wednesday officially launched an independent bid to challenge Patty Garcia, U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's hand-picked successor."We are not tied down by party rules. We are not waiting for the Democratic Party to give us permission," Sigcho-Lopez ...