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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10m

Starting Feb. 1, a $2.25 bus ride will cost $2.50. Train rides will increase from $2.50 to $2.75.
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CTA proposes 25-cent fare hike as potential service cuts draw closer

Starting Feb. 1, a $2.25 bus ride will cost $2.50. Train rides will increase from $2.50 to $2.75. The increases will happen regardless of what happens in Springfield this month as lawmakers seek to address a massive budget gap, according to CTA's new budget recommendations.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1h

The documentary “One Golden Summer” is opening the Chicago International Film Festival. It features revealing interviews with the now-adult athletes of the first all-Black team to win the Little League U.S. Baseball Championship — before their title was revoked.

In ‘One Golden Summer,’ director Kevin Shaw probes the Jackie Robinson West Little League controversy

The documentary, which will open the Chicago International Film Festival this week, features revealing interviews with the now-adult athletes who won the Little League U.S. Baseball Championship before their title was revoked.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1h

Chicago’s Italian American community marks the decades-long tradition with music, dance and pride for its heritage on Monday.
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Columbus Day Parade turns State Street red, white and green

Chicago's Italian American community marks the decades-long tradition with music, dance and pride for its heritage on Monday.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1h

Michael J. Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader and the longtime head of Illinois’ Democratic Party, is in prison.
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is in prison

Madigan’s surrender caps a massive corruption investigation that hearkens back to an earlier era at Chicago’s federal courthouse. He has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years behind bars.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2h

A wake will be held Wednesday and funeral services Thursday at Loyola’s Lake Shore campus for Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who died last week at 106.
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Funeral arrangements for Sister Jean announced by Loyola University Chicago

A wake will be held Wednesday and funeral services Thursday at Loyola's Lake Shore campus for Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who died last week at 106.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2h

The designated protest zone on South 25th Avenue is being closed over “chaos” at Saturday’s demonstration, said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. Protesters dispute how the purported chaos started.
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Broadview mayor shrinks protest zones at ICE facility

The designated protest zone on South 25th Avenue is being closed over "chaos" at Saturday's demonstration, said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. Protesters dispute how the purported chaos started.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 3h

Opinion: What we are witnessing in Chicago today — the increasingly militarized immigration raids — is not simply a matter of law enforcement. It is a test of conscience. This is not the first time Chicago has faced such a test.

Chicago is choosing justice over fear, as it has in the past

In 1850, the federal government deputized local officials to enforce slavery. In 2025, it demands cooperation in deportation. Chicago resisted nearly two centuries ago, and it still is today.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4h

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez says he’ll attempt to block the demolition of a former coal plant in Pilsen until more is released about the potential environmental impact, as well as the long-term plan for the site. Community members are concerned about harmful dust.

Alderman says he’ll block demolition permit for Pilsen coal plant

Ald. Sigcho-Lopez wants to know the long-term plan for an idled coal plant that sits along the river. Community members are concerned about harmful dust.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5h

Ildefonso Escamilla took pride in showing support for his community whenever they lost a loved one. Now, community members are doing their part to be there for Escamilla’s family after the 35-year-old and two of his sons were killed in a fire at their West Ridge apartment.

Father, 2 young sons killed in West Ridge blaze 'brought joy' to family and community

As of Monday afternoon, over $31,500 has been raised to help Ildefonso Escamilla’s family as they navigate through losing the 35-year-old and two of his sons, 8-year-old Sebastian Escamilla and 7-year-old Danny Escamilla.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6h

Commentary: Through these unprecedented times, we will keep showing up in our classrooms and communities, a teacher assures CPS students.

CPS teacher to scared students: 'We will protect you'

Through these unprecedented times, we will keep showing up in our classrooms and communities, a teacher assures CPS students. Also, more on Trump's anti-immigration actions in Chicago and the damage caused by Italian American stereotypes in pop culture.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 7h

Northwestern University researcher Joel Mokyr, along with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt, won the Nobel memorial prize in economics for explaining innovation-driven economic growth.

Northwestern University researcher among 3 to win Nobel Prize in economics

Northwestern's Joel Mokyr, along with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt, won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining innovation-driven economic growth.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9h

From “Rails to Trails” follows the 60-year-plus story of turning old railway right-of-ways into recreational trails — and the Chicago area had a big hand in the movement's start.

The political journey of rail-trails captured in "From Rails to Trails"

Turning old railway right-of-ways into recreational trails is a story stretching past 60 years and "From Rails to Trails" captures the political (bipartisan) nature of nationwide movement.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

A majority of Chicago residents don’t believe deploying the National Guard is a solution to crime in the city, and oppose the military and National Guard being used to help in deportations, according to findings from a recent survey.

Most Chicagoans think using the National Guard for policing is 'unacceptable,' poll finds

A survey conducted in September reveals that a majority of Chicago residents oppose the National Guard intervening in local policing and deportation efforts.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal.

Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 23h

Members of the military members are required to follow constitutional orders and disobey unconstitutional orders. But two members from Illinois see gray areas in the deployment of forces in the Chicago area to assist immigration agents.

Active Illinois National Guard members share views on recent troop activations in Chicago area

Members of the military members are required to follow constitutional orders and disobey unconstitutional orders. But two members from Illinois see gray areas in the deployment of forces in the Chicago area to assist immigration agents.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

A federal judge’s temporary restraining order requires federal agents to issue two warnings before using riot control weapons such as tear gas. Witnesses in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood say they didn’t get any warning.

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today'

A federal judge’s temporary restraining order requires federal agents to issue two warnings before using riot control weapons such as tear gas. Witnesses says they didn't get any warning.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Photos: More than 54,000 runners stepped off for the 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon that weaved through 29 neighborhoods, where spectators packed sidewalks, screamed, cheered, danced, blew air horns, displayed clever signs, and handed out snacks and Gatorade.

Runners and their cheerleaders turn out for Chicago Marathon: ‘This is our Super Bowl'

Countering weeks of intense immigration enforcement, mass protests and negative national headlines about Chicago, runners and spectators told the Sun-Times they reveled in the chance to show off what Chicago is really like.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Kiplimo finished with an unofficial time of 2:02:21. Mantz broke the record with an unofficial time of 2:04:43.
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Jacob Kiplimo wins 2025 Chicago Marathon, Conner Mantz breaks American record

Kiplimo finished in first with an unofficial time of 2:02:21. Mantz broke the American record with an unofficial time of 2:04:43.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Hawi Fesa had won the 2025 Chicago Marathon in the women’s division with an unofficial time of 2:14:56, a personal best.
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Hawi Fesa victorious in U.S. debut at 2025 Chicago Marathon

She had won the 2025 Chicago Marathon in the women's division with an unofficial time of 2:14:56, a personal best.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico, visited Humbolt Park’s Maternity of the Blessed Mother Church for “short periods in past years.” He is accused of sexually assaulting a child while visiting Chicago.
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Visiting priest from Mexico accused of sexually assaulting a child 'many years ago,' archdiocese says

Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico, visited Humbolt Park's Maternity of the Blessed Mother Church for "short periods in past years." He is accused of sexually assaulting a child while visiting Chicago.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

A conversation with the beloved Chicago artist, writer and actor, who died Saturday.
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Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago treasure: 'You notice how lucky you are'

A conversation with the beloved Chicago artist, writer and actor, who died Saturday.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Kiplimo finished with an unofficial time of 2:02:21, good for seventh on the all-time list and an Ugandan national record.
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Jacob Kiplimo wins 2025 Chicago Marathon

Kiplimo finished with an unofficial time of 2:02:21, good for seventh on the all-time list and an Ugandan national record.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

All 20 road projects totaling over $50 million likely won’t get underway until 2026 as the investigation into Builders Paving LLC continues.
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Road projects in 30 suburbs are on hold amid IDOT review into contractor with ties to Palumbo family

All told, 20 road projects totaling over $50 million likely won't get underway until 2026 as the Illinois Department of Transportation continues its investigation into Builders Paving LLC, which in turn has filed a lawsuit to try to force the agency to award contracts the company contends it's…

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Members of Midwest clubs brought cars, bikes, motorcycles to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for the Low & Slow show, putting a spotlight on mobile works of art.
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Lowrider festival showcases Latino car culture and artistry at Navy Pier

Members of Midwest clubs brought cars, bikes, motorcycles to Navy Pier's Festival Hall for the Low & Slow show, putting a spotlight on mobile works of art.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

The Chicago Cubs' 2025 postseason run ends with Game 5 loss to Brewers in the National League Division Series.

Cubs' 2025 postseason run ends with Game 5 loss to Brewers in NLDS

The back-and-forth series aptly came down to the wire.

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