Officer Krystal Rivera’s partner hid after fatally shooting her and failed to provide aid, new video shows

Body camera footage released Friday shows that Chicago police officer Carlos Baker sat in a stairwell for more than 90 seconds after shooting his partner Krystal Rivera last summer, leaving her bleeding from a gunshot he initially said had been fired by someone else.

Burdened by costs of an ICE facility in town, Broadview reckons with a spotlight it never wanted While communities elsewhere have been shielded from the costs of ICE facilities, the western suburb was stuck with bills for nearly $400,000. The costs continue as Broadview preps its new budget.

A village of just 7,900 had been on solid financial footing. But after months in the national spotlight, it has budget problems that it didn't create. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04...

A few dozen parents and educators are outside Sip and Savor at 53rd and Hyde Park Blvd for a “parent take over” in response to a “teen takeover” that’s been rumored to be happening in the neighborhood later. Most of these people are wearing shirts from Kenwood Academy.

And when these Wrigley Field fans threw the ball back, the wind in their face blew it back more than a #throwitback ever.

Trump's deportation blitz last fall evokes painful memories of Latin American 'disappearances' Neris González, who was captured and brutally tortured in El Salvador decades ago before moving to Chicago, worries that the U.S. could eventually head down a similar path. To avoid that, a human righ...

ICE and Border Patrol tactics that degrade immigrants, that treat them as sub-human mirror the forced disappearances under military dictatorships in Latin America, say people like Neris González, who was kidnapped in El Salvador in 1979. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Flooding in Chicago is getting worse. Here's why. Blamed in part on climate change, the threat of water ponding in your yard or your basement is growing, a Sun-Times/WBEZ investigation has found, putting health, homes at risk.

There are solutions, but they are costly and will take years, reports @brettchase.bsky.social.

Follow our "Soaked" series, which continues next week with stories on how Chicago protects you from mold and how you can reduce the risk of flooding for your home.
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Stolen teddy bear gets helicopter rescue after Downtown theft Chicago police went above and beyond in tracking down Truffles, a 3-foot brown bear in a blue hat and overalls after it was nabbed from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory on State Street. Two people...

A giant teddy bear was stolen, so yes, let’s have a helicopter search for the thieves. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...

How we photographed lake jumpers on a warm Chicago day Plus, 16 more great photos from Sun-Times photojournalists from the last two weeks in news.

“The water was almost up to my knees,” writes @tylerplariviere.bsky.social, Sun-Times photojournalist. chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...

Former Savannah Banana Tristan Peters lining up his shot in White Sox outfield Trying to make the most of his MLB opportunity, the avid line dancer says his brief stint with the famed exhibition squad "helped me a lot just to get out of my shell."

Meet the Sox' line dancing outfielder. chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

The author of the new ‘Burger Bible’ picks her top 5 Chicago burgers. Let the debate begin. Am I biased? Wildly subjective? Untrustworthy even? Therein lies the joy of our collective burger obsession.

I could easily hit all five in a week. I’m just not sure if it’s a good idea. chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2...

The DOJ thinks news is contraband Judges must put a stop to censorship by seizure

"As one federal appellate court said in 2015, 'The government need not ban a protected activity … if it can simply proceed upstream and dam the source.' Over half a century after the Pentagon Papers, the federal government apparently believes it can do just that." freedom.press/issues/the-d...

'No Kings' rallies kick off in Evanston, Cicero and Lincoln Square as hundreds expected to protest in Chicago The nationwide rallies to oppose President Donald Trump comes amid a continuing war in Iran.

The @chicago.suntimes.com is covering No Kings rallies around the Chicago area today, including the gathering scheduled for Grant Park this afternoon. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/03...

Climate change is fueling a surge in Illinois home insurance premiums Between 2021 and 2024, home insurance costs increased by about 50% in Illinois, and this year, the state’s insurance rates are expected to climb about 5%.

“We are an outlier nationally. Our insurance regulators have no authority to reject or modify excessive rate hikes.” chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...

Only about 10 minutes in the line at Midway this morning. But I’m grumpy because my gate seats’ charging outlets didn’t work, and my Southwest plane has no power outlets. I’m at 68% prior to takeoff. I really shouldn’t be posting like this.

The last man at the shoeshine stand For 20 years, Steve Fullerton has polished and buffed the footwear of famous Chicagoans and faithful regulars from his bench in the Cook County Building.

Steve Fullerton “is very protective of his secret ‘recipe.’” chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026...

Season’s over.

Sheridan Gorman’s killing puts Chicago back at the center of America's bitter fight over immigration

As loved ones and fellow Loyola University Chicago students mourn the slain freshman, her death has become a rallying cry for politicians demanding stricter immigration enforcement.

Top business leader demands end to stalemate over City Council's pick for Zoning chair Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jack Lavin said more than 40 development projects have been stalled by City Council's failure to agree on new permanent chair for the powerful Zoning Committe...

Some big Chicago development projects are stalled because city leaders are getting stuck over who should run the Zoning Committee. @chicago.suntimes.com City Hall reporter Fran Spielman explains.
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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi lost big where property taxes in city, suburbs soared Last year, Chicago's median residential tax bill in the city rose 16.7%, to $4,457, the largest percentage increase in at least 30 years. In the 24th Ward, where bills skyrocketed the most — the media...

How much did Cook County homeowners' frustration about rising property taxes show in Tuesday’s race for Cook County assessor?

Who is to blame for skyrocketing property taxes?

Will Hynes suffer the same fate?

Let's dig into the answers (though I fear the headline gives away the first one)

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Allegations of abuse by César Chavez sadden, shock Chicago's Latino community Chavez, who died more than three decades ago, has long been revered in the Latino and labor stronghold of Chicago with several murals and a public elementary school honoring him.

A Chicago public elementary school is named for Chavez, a plaque at the Haymarket Memorial in the West Loop honors him, and murals depicting him appear in Little Village, Southport and other neighborhoods of the city. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026...

I switched from Hulu Live to YouTube TV a couple months ago, because the latter is a better overall user experience. But it'll be tempting now to do Hulu Live during the MLB season to get Marquee and switch to YouTube TV during the offseason.

Young voters: What drove you to vote in this primary election? How did you vote and why? I’m a reporter with @chicago.suntimes.com. DM me if you want to share!

Stratton’s momentum was enough to overcome an astounding $29 million Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent on campaign ads. It began with a commanding debate performance in January and was amplified by ads in the final weeks of the campaign.

Ford wins crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Danny Davis after decades in office Davis endorsed State Rep. La Shawn Ford last summer after announcing he wouldn’t seek a 16th term in Congress.

La Shawn Ford is the Democratic nominee in Illinois' District 7. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Juliana Stratton has defeated Raja Krishnamoorthi for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois. Go to suntimes.com for more.

Daniel Biss declared the winner in the Illinois District 9 Democratic primary. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Bean declared winner in District 8.

Incumbent Fritz Kaegi is conceding to Pat Hynes in the Cook County assessor race.

Winners have been declared in these contested U.S. House primaries in Illinois: D-1 Maxwell (R); D-2 Miller (D); D-5 Quigley (D), Hanson (R); D-6 Casten (D), Conforti (R); D-7 Koppie (R); D-10 Schneider (D); D-13 Budzinski (D), Wilson (R); D-14 Marter (R); D-15 Miller (R); D-17 Vancil (R).

Earlier tonight at Juliana Stratton's party.