Seven people were shot, three fatally, Feb. 28, 2022 in Chicago. | Two teenagers were shot Dec. 27, 2021, in Washington Park. Two 16-year-old boys were killed hours apart Monday morning. Three people were killed, including two 16-year-old boys, and four people were wounded by gunfire in Chicago Monday. One of the boys was killed after leaving a downtown Red Line … [Read more...] about 3 killed, 4 wounded in shootings in Chicago Monday
Dear Abby: It’ll cost bridesmaid $2,500 to attend bachelorette party
With expenses for the wedding also looming, woman can’t afford the party but feels obliged to be there to support the bride. DEAR ABBY: I couldn’t be happier for my friends who are embarking on the next chapter of their lives with their partners, but I’m becoming increasingly anxious about their bachelorette parties. When did the bachelorette party become such a big production? … [Read more...] about Dear Abby: It’ll cost bridesmaid $2,500 to attend bachelorette party
Shoppers, diners celebrate lifting of mask mandates
Commissioner Ken Meyer and Dr. Jennifer Seo sit down for lunch Monday with the owners of The Dearborn restaurant, sisters Clodagh and Amy Lawless. | Brian Rich/Sun-Times Customers at grocery stores and restaurants rejoice; “People are feeling liberated,” said one restaurant manager. The masks were off and mouths and lips were on full display Monday at many grocery … [Read more...] about Shoppers, diners celebrate lifting of mask mandates
Bulls continue dropping games to the NBA’s elite, this time in Miami
With the 112-99 loss to the Heat, the Bulls dropped to 1-11 against teams with a .600 winning percentage or higher. Coach Billy Donovan was not only squashing excuses on Monday, but hoping his players were learning some tough lessons moving forward. MIAMI – It’s all in the details from here on out. At least Nikola Vucevic and the rest of his Bulls teammates hope it is, … [Read more...] about Bulls continue dropping games to the NBA’s elite, this time in Miami
What’s needed now is a push for peace
Hundreds of Ukrainian Americans and their supporters march at Millennium Park in the Loop on Saturday to protest Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times If the war can be stopped, new efforts will be needed to ensure that Europe seeks security not in a new arms race, but in a new effort to build the structures of peace. “When … [Read more...] about What’s needed now is a push for peace