When Joabe Barbosa set out to run on every street in Chicago, he didn’t know how long he’d be allowed to stay in the United States. Now, as the graduate student prepares to complete his journey next month, he does so knowing Chicago will remain home. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05...

Brazilian’s quest to run on every Chicago street can continue despite visa scare

Joabe Barbosa has run on nearly every street in Chicago since he began in 2024. An international student at Roosevelt University, his visa was set to expire, but after he completes his final mile in J...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office on Monday confirmed the tentative agreement between Chicago Parking Meters LLC and New York-based Stonepeak Partners. The deal now goes before City Council. Latest here: chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20... @chicago.suntimes.com

Chicago's parking meters could be sold again under deal requiring City Council approval

Mayor Brandon Johnson's office on confirmed the tentative agreement between Chicago Parking Meters LLC and New York-based Stonepeak Partners.

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A third-generation Chicagoan from South Shore will be the Chicago Reader’s next publisher. Malik Johnson, who was previously the executive director and publisher of South Side Media Works, will join the newsroom June 1, the publication announced Monday. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05...

Chicago Reader names new publisher

Malik Johnson, former executive director and publisher of South Side Media Works, which operates South Side Weekly, will be the Chicago Reader's next publisher starting June 1.

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Courtney B. has lived all of her life in the Austin neighborhood. Thanks to a partnership between By the Hand Club for Kids and Habitat Chicago, she’s not going anywhere. 'This is mine': Austin resident builds first home alongside Habitat for Humanity: tinyurl.com/4j22ta5x @chicago.suntimes.com

'This is mine': Austin resident builds her first home alongside Habitat for Humanity

Courtney B. has lived all of her life in the Austin neighborhood. Thanks to a partnership between By the Hand Club for Kids and Habitat Chicago, she's not going anywhere.

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Courtney B. has lived all of her life in the Austin neighborhood. Thanks to a partnership between By the Hand Club for Kids and Habitat Chicago, she's not going anywhere.

'This is mine': Austin resident builds her first home alongside Habitat for Humanity

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The Chicago-Naperville area was graded "F," as more than 2 million Illinois children experienced unhealthy air the annual "State of the Air" report released on Earth Day by the American Lung Association.

Chicago area air quality among worst in U.S., report finds

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Chicago's air quality is among the worst in the U.S., according to a report from the American Lung Association's Earth Day report. Nearly 2 million kids in Illinois are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution. Latest here: chicago.suntimes.com/environment/... @chicago.suntimes.com

Chicago area air quality among worst in U.S., report finds

The Chicago-Naperville area was graded "F," as more than 2 million Illinois children experienced unhealthy air the annual "State of the Air" report released on Earth Day by the American Lung Associati...

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A Chicago Sun-Times journalist keeps getting mistaken for her trans colleague and has a theory: Most Americans just don't know enough trans women to tell them apart.

No, my Sun-Times colleague, Violet Miller, and I are not the same person

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“A lot of girls that look like us don’t even know that All Star cheer is something that’s an option for them because of the lack of resources and how underrepresented we are in those spaces,” Imani Cobb said.

A team of girls from Chicago's South Side is dominating competitive cheerleading

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Received a front page in today’s edition of the @chicago.suntimes.com. Give it a read! chicago.suntimes.com/2026/03/27/b...

Wow, what a day! Loved talking to voters in all corners of the city. Stay updated with the latest coverage here as ballots are counted: chicago.suntimes.com/live/electio...

Election Day polls close for 2026 Illinois Primary: Live Updates

The Chicago Board of Elections said it saw about 16.1% citywide turnout by midday. Polls closed at 7 p.m.

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David Doggett, 61, a Mt. Greenwood resident and former member of Chicago Public Schools, said he’s most focused on the education system in Tuesday’s primary election. @chicago.suntimes.com

James Canty, 53, a South Loop resident said he wants to see more social programs for the city as a result of Tuesday’s primary election. @chicago.suntimes.com

Khrysta Hendricks, 39, a resident from Pullman said she’s looking for candidates that will actually make change happen for her community. @chicago.suntimes.com

Thelma Cochrane, 71, continues to return to the polls on Election Day, because she just loves to vote, she said. @chicago.suntimes.com

Chicago Public Schools were closed for the day as many locations were used for polling sites. Matthew Allerton, 43, a former teacher turned full-time dad, used the day as a learning opportunity for his two sons. @chicago.suntimes.com

Gus Gonzalez, 36, has served as an election judge at Concordia Place for the past 12 years. @chicago.suntimes.com

In Tuesday’s primary election, Laura Bouxsein, 32, a resident from Albany Park, said she’s focusing on communities that don’t look like her. @chicago.suntimes.com

Derrick Hawkins, 38, an Albany Park resident cast his ballot at Our Lady of Mercy church on Tuesday just before heading to work. @chicago.suntimes.com

A focus on Chicago was most important for Nathan Gumley, 58, a retired resident living in Albany Park. @chicago.suntimes.com

Good morning Illinois — and Happy Primary Election Day. Here's a voter guide from @suntimes.bsky.social and @wbez.org to help make sense of the ballot: chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Your Voter Guide to the 2026 Illinois Primary | March 17

Be prepared for this midterm primary election by exploring who is on your ballot, competitive races, and common voting questions.

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Douglas Renkenberger, 55, an architect living in Albany Park, said “Democracy” was on his mind when asked about the primary. @chicago.suntimes.com

Fully funded schools, a cease to ICE operations and access to healthcare were among the most important issues in Tuesday’s primary, said high school English teacher Francine Reizen. Asked who she’s hoping to see take the seat in the 40th district race, she said, “Miguel.” @chicago.suntimes.com

Before the sun rose on Tuesday, Nellie Seigel, 52, cast her ballot in the primary election at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. Seigel joined dozens of other early risers after the polls opened at 6 a.m. Follow @chicago.suntimes.com for the latest

The @chicago.suntimes.com and @wbez.org live coverage for the election is live! @elleianagreen.bsky.social is out talking to voters at the polls while others (like @tinasfon.bsky.social and @mitchtrout.bsky.social) weigh in on super PACs and more. Live results will also be posted as they roll in!

Election Day in Illinois: Live updates

The race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is the highest-profile race this primary. Polls close at 7 p.m.

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Seraj Zerhouni, a student at LaSalle II Elementary School, correctly spelled "logothete" to become the Chicago Public Schools Spelling Bee Champion Thursday. He will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May.

Sixth grader wins CPS spelling bee

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Bryan Christopher Watson was able to get up after falling down the stairs early Monday at Hubbard Inn and “possibly” hitting his head, according to police reports. Afterward, he walked into another room, grabbed his chest and collapsed.

Hubbard Inn security guard died of 'traumatic arrest' after being pushed down stairs, records show

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Chicago’s open-water swim will return to the Chicago River for its second year on Sept. 20, the City of Chicago announced on Thursday.

Chicago River Swim will return for its second year in September, city says

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