I will never forget watching Kunta Kinte in the 1977 TV miniseries, "Roots," fighting to keep his name as an overseers whip came down again and again.His determination was a brutal reminder of how white settlers used language to transform Black people into commodities: bought, sold, shipped and stripped of their identities. From "Roots," I witnessed how ...

A dress formerly owned by a local drag queen, testosterone gel and a personal collection of protest buttons from the late '80s and early '90s were displayed on a table at the Center on Addison Friday night.The objects appear vaguely related and their placement almost random. But the display is a deliberate creation for an art project titled Outside of the ...

When the dark GMC Sierra suddenly sped past him north on Interstate 55 in November 2022, the downstate police officer had to floor it, driving 101 mph to catch up.The officer flipped on his lights and siren, prompting the trucks driver to pull off around Springfields southern border. When confronted, the truck driver began to cry. He said he didnt care ...

Its Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. Dozens of teenagers are planning to descend upon 31st Street Beach in a possible teen trend takeover. How should the city of Chicago respond?That was one prompt at a first-of-its-kind meeting last week that brought together Chicagoans with vastly different views on how to respond to so-called teen trends, or mass ...

Moon alertAvoid shopping and major decisions from midnight to 1:50 a.m. Chicago time tomorrow. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day .HoroscopeStarbox { background: #f8f8f8; display: flex; ...

A person was wounded when shots were fired at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center on Sunday night, university officials said.School officials urged students to avoid the area near the student center, as well as the intersection of University and Locust streets, according to emergency alerts issued by the school. One person was reported wounded.A ...

The early going continues to be a bumpy ride for the Cubs bullpen.Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was spectacular Sunday, allowing one run in seven innings. But the relief corps had a problem finding the strike zone, walking five Phillies in a 3-1, 10-inning loss.Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly each walked a batter in their respective scoreless innings. But ...

MANCHESTER, N.H. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trumps early actions in office and also rebuked some Democratic leaders for failing to push back strongly enough, as the potential 2028 presidential contender spoke at a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire on Sunday.Pritzker has given several high-profile speeches this year ...

The White Sox 10-game road trip ended Sunday in disheartening fashion, with Jordan Leasure blowing the lead in the 10th by allowing a two-run homer to the Athletics Luis Urias in a 3-2 loss. The Sox (7-21) lost the series and went 3-7 on the trip.They took a 2-1 lead in the 10th on Luis Robert Jr.s line-drive single to right field that scored free runner ...

The White Sox bullpen ERA entering Sunday of 4.53 might not be impressive, but the relievers have filled a lot of innings for the team.Despite not having defined roles, some pitchers have emerged as trustworthy. It has been all hands on deck for the Sox as they navigate abbreviated outings from their young starters and veteran Martin Perezs season-ending ...

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have reversed course, telling a judge they no longer plan to seek a $3.1 million forfeiture judgment against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, as a matter of discretion.The feds notified U.S. District Judge John Blakey of their position in a two-page status update filed Friday. It said prosecutors continue to ...

Everybody got through the Skys first training camp practice healthy. Even the staff, though coach Tyler Marsh admitted he and his assistants were experiencing more soreness than the players.Other than maybe his own post-session tightness, everything went as planned for Marsh during his first practice leading the Sky.I thought [practice] embodied everything ...

Angel Reese has the name and the fame.But does the second-year Sky forward have the game?Thats an oversimplified way of saying Reese, a little over a week shy of her 23rd birthday, will be under the microscope again this season, the player most closely watched from all corners of the WNBA universe as the Sky attempt to put a difficult 2024 in the ...

Maybe its a triple, which has a reputation as baseballs most exciting play.Or maybe its a stolen base. Or a running catch in center field. Or a bunt.Whatever it is, Pete Crow-Armstrong seems to make it extra exciting.Thats the nature of the Cubs center fielder, who recently inspired a bobblehead giveaway with flames at his feet and a removable batting ...

Theres one new member of the Sky who likely had no trouble Sunday figuring out the route to Deerfields Sachs Recreation Center for the teams first practice of the 2025 season.This feels very familiar, guard Courtney Vandersloot said. Very good to be back, very happy.After spending two seasons with the Liberty, Vandersloot returned to the Sky as a free agent ...

Theres still plenty left for the Bears to sort out over the next few months as far as possible position changes and depth chart hierarchy, but general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson essentially completed their roster for this season with the draft.Coming off a season in which they went 5-12, tied for the eighth-worst record in the NFL, the Bears ...

At his first NFL Scouting Combine as general manager three years ago, Ryan Poles said the Bears had researched the best ways to help Justin Fields. They combed through NFL history and found at least one common denominator with quarterbacks who made a Year 2 leap, he said: a dependability piece at receiver.Sometimes it can be a slot receiver, sometimes it ...

A 16-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen and walked himself to Illinois Masonic Hospital early Sunday, Chicago police said.He was in critical condition after being shot in the 5700 block of North Pulaski Road in the North Park neighborhood, according to police. Officers were called to the hospital around 4:45 a.m.No additional information ...

They're taking my Chicago Public Library card away?!?Were you to evaluate the range of bad news in last Tuesday's Sun-Times, from the death of a courageous, liberal pope to the prospect of an impoverished city of Chicago laying off employees, you might not choose Shannon Tyler's story on page 15 "E-cards to be discontinued by library."Then again, you are ...

Richard Music kept the family opening-day tradition in turkey hunting going. April 7, opening day in Illinois' north zone, he bagged a 26.2-pound turkey with a 10-inch beard and 1 1/8th-inch spurs in Jo Daviess County.That nearly matches the 28.4-pound bruiser that earned his son Matthew, 11, Turkey of the Week two weeks ago.Richard's bird was notable for ...

A 36-year-old man was fatally shot in Bridgeport late Saturday, Chicago police said. He was getting out of his car around 11:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of South Hillock Avenue when a red SUV pulled up and someone inside fired several shots at him, police said.Officers found the man shot multiple times on the ground near his car. He was taken to Stroger ...

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.WILD OF THE WEEKJoseph Opoka and his granddaughter Gabriella Opoka (home for Easter from Michigan State) crossed paths with "Happy Honker" at Brezina Woods near La Grange Park. "This bird seemed content to feed near us in a calm manner," Joseph emailed. I think sometimes we forget to relish the return of ...

As Dylan Strome grows into a bigger and bigger star for the Capitals, the Blackhawks' decision to walk away from him for nothing in July 2022 looks silly in hindsight.But it shouldn't be just the Hawks who look bad in this situation. The entire NHL blundered its pro scouting of Strome during the 2021-22 season, putting the Hawks in a difficult position and ...

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain has promoted an officer who just two weeks ago was publicly criticized by the areas top prosecutor for turning off the audio of his squad camera and bodycam during a car chase that ended in the fatal shooting of the suspect by police.Kane County States Attorney Jamie Mosser said at an April 11 news conference there would be no ...

DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for almost 30 years. My father is still furious with my mother, and she is indifferent toward him.My son is about to graduate from high school, and both grandparents want to attend the ceremony and dinner afterward. However, Dad refuses to be in proximity, or even sight line, to my mom. He wants me to plan the day so ...