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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 25/08/2026

Roger Ebert, master film critic and historian, wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 years. His story of meeting Dolly Parton, who died today at 80 years old, especially stands out.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 19/08/2026

🧩 Piece together a little Chicago history! Every day, solve a new jigsaw puzzle featuring a photo from our archives and then uncover the story behind the image. Think you can put today’s piece of history back together. Play today’s Chicago Jigsaw Puzzle: mrf.lu/2RlHZ

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 08/07/2026

Introducing chicago.com! We're building a shared space for conversation, connection and community to help you navigate the city alongside your neighbors.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 28/05/2026

SPONSORED: Fast, reliable EV charging is expanding across Chicago with Shell Recharge. With 11 Shell sites now offering fast EV charging—and more locations coming later this year— drivers can plug in, power up and get back on the road. mrf.lu/MkqZ

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 02/04/2026

Mohammad Salehi started Heray Spice in 2017 with half a pound of saffron from his relatives’ farms in Herat in western Afghanistan. Now it sources from nearly 300 farmers in Herat, employs eight in Afghanistan and six at its office near Lake View.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 09/03/2026

Donate to the Sun-Times and you’ll be entered to win a $500 Costco shopping spree plus a Costco membership. Support nonprofit journalism and stock up while helping keep Chicago news independent. mrf.lu/dZbJ

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 08/03/2026

Donate to the Sun-Times for a chance to win two tickets to the St. Patrick’s Day Clover Cruise and see the Chicago River dyed green from the best seat in the city. mrf.lu/mJZj

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 06/03/2026

🔴 Live updates: Thousands gather to celebrate the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson at Chicago funeral chicago.suntimes.com/live/jesse-j...

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 06/03/2026

We need 1,500 new donors by March 31. Reader support keeps the Sun-Times accountable to the public, not outside interests. Join today and help power independent reporting across Chicago. mrf.lu/mXPf

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/03/2026

Do you have that dog in you? Win a free hot dog at the Wiener’s Circle when you complete the Chicago Mini Crossword in under 90 seconds – while getting roasted. Tomorrow from 1-2:30 p.m. More info at suntimes.com/hotdog

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 23/02/2026

Do you have that dog in you? Win a free hot dog at the Wiener’s Circle when you complete the Chicago Mini Crossword in under 90 seconds – while getting roasted. March 4th from 1-2:30 p.m. More info at suntimes.com/hotdog

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18/02/2026

Today's Chicago Sun-Times: Our coverage of the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/02/2026

In a wide-ranging interview this week with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, Marimar Martinez discussed her shooting, the federal government’s failed attempt to prosecute her and the role she now sees for herself in a fight for accountability.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 26/01/2026

How many white bands are on the Chicago flag?

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 21/01/2026

U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow took the bench Wednesday for the trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez, the Chicago man accused of offering $10K for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino. 🔴 LIVE updates: mrf.lu/Lsmy

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 09/01/2026

The Bears are giving Chicago something to believe in again. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the most dominant season in team history with an exclusive Sun-Times front page poster or mug. Support independent local journalism and bring home a piece of history. mrf.lu/QB5P

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 31/12/2025

Today is the final day to make a year-end gift to support the Sun-Times. Your donation helps keep our journalism accessible to every Chicagoan. If you’ve been considering a gift, now is the time. [mrf.lu/C9yg)

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 26/12/2025

The Sun-Times stays accessible to all thanks to readers who choose to support our newsroom. This season of giving, we’re reaffirming our commitment to community-powered journalism. If you value open access to the news, please consider making a donation. mrf.lu/ChVX

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 22/12/2025

Our Disney Trip Giveaway starts today! When you make a year-end donation between December 22–31, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a magical vacation package, all while supporting the Sun-Times’ reporting across Chicago. mrf.lu/CG-0

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 09/12/2025

Test your knowledge of the Windy City with our new Chicago Mini Crossword! Puzzles posted daily. Play now: mrf.lu/R_Rw

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 08/12/2025

Our Holiday Shopping Spree giveaway starts today. When you donate between now and December 17, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a prize that could brighten your season. Support the Sun-Times and get a chance at something special. mrf.lu/RHMw

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 06/12/2025

For 2026, we’re offering two CST calendars that celebrate the Chicago we love: one featuring vibrant murals and mosaics, and one showcasing unforgettable photos from the Sun-Times archive. Donate by Dec. 17 to get yours before January. [mrf.lu/RS81)

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 04/12/2025

Hey all, please join us for an AMA on Reddit this Friday about federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area! Sun-Times reporters Cindy Hernandez, Tina Sfondeles and Jon Seidel — who have covered ICE and DHS operations, court proceedings, and more — are here to answer your questions!

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/12/2025

Today only: your gift can have 2X the impact on Chicago journalism. A $5,000 Giving Newsday match is live, helping us strengthen paywall-free reporting for the entire city. If you’ve been considering a year-end gift, this is the day to do it. mrf.lu/Rcwr

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 02/12/2025

Giving Tuesday is here, and we’re proud to partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. When you make a donation today, you’re fueling essential reporting and supporting an organization feeding Chicago families. Help us lift up our community on both fronts. mrf.lu/kJYf

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 01/12/2025

Last Chance: Shop Sun-Times merch today for Cyber Monday. Your purchase supports independent journalism and helps keep the Sun-Times accessible to all. Use code 0S1F0G1ET4C8 at checkout. mrf.lu/kWXd

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 29/10/2025

Rise and Chi! ☀️ At Chicago Public Media, we're facing the news so you can face the day. Get your morning news recap – plus community perspectives and stories – by tuning in to WBEZ 91.5 FM every weekday from 5-11 a.m. Listen now: trib.al/lVNcwro

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 28/10/2025

U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino is at Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Tuesday for a status hearing as part of an ongoing lawsuit over the feds’ treatment of protesters during the ongoing immigration blitz. 🔴 LIVE updates: trib.al/Y0WEg3j

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Gregory Bovino arrives outside federal court in Chicago. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 19/10/2025

"REIGN CHECK": More than a month after President Donald Trump sent federal agents to the Chicago region as part of a mass deportation effort targeting immigrants, opponents turned out in force Saturday to show what they think. trib.al/h3ehFRM

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18/10/2025

Protesters gathering at Grant Park plan to march a 2.5-mile route that will take them past Trump Tower, continuing south to Federal Plaza near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Ida B. Wells Drive, before returning to Grant Park.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18/10/2025

Addressing thousands of protesters in Grant Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson made a pledge not to “bend, bow or cower” to authoritarianism. “Donald Trump is using ICE as his private, militarized occupying force,” Johnson said. “But we are saying emphatically clear: we do not want troops in our city."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18/10/2025

Thousands of people are gathering in Chicago and the suburbs Saturday for a “No Kings” protest amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement operations in the area. 🔴 LIVE updates: trib.al/A2VIhQO

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 15/10/2025

Rise and Chi! ☀️WBEZ hosts are catching you up on local to national news every weekday morning from 5-11 a.m. Tune in to get your rundown, hear from community experts and weigh in on the issues that matter to you – all on 91.5 FM. Listen now: trib.al/c69fJji

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 09/10/2025

As soon as Friday, National Guard units mobilized by President Trump could appear at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse unless U.S. District April Perry issues a temporary restraining order blocking their deployment. 🔴 LIVE updates: trib.al/AG8MxJc

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 06/10/2025

The Chicago Sun-Times has been paywall-free for 3 years! Independent journalism for all Chicagoans is only possible thanks to reader support. Celebrate with us — and join thousands of readers who keep nonprofit journalism strong in Chicago. Donate: trib.al/Pjnew4b

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/10/2025

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson previously said the chemical agents used to clear protesters endangers nearby residents and first responders. Photos: @ashleerezin.bsky.social

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/10/2025

The facility has become a de facto detention center, though it was never intended to be one. Protesters, often while trying to block ICE vehicles, have been met with numerous rounds of rubber pellets. A CST reporter saw at least 2 people arrested Friday morning. Video: @ashleerezin.bsky.social

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/10/2025

Illinois State Police are clearing protesters from the street leading into the Broadview ICE facility on Friday morning in the latest move to prevent demonstrators from blocking vehicles entering and leaving the processing center. Video: Mohammad Samra/Sun-Times

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 03/10/2025

Rise and Chi! ☀️ Our colleagues at WBEZ are serving local stories for breakfast — so grab a seat! Get Chicago context, hear from your neighbors and chime in to the conversation, every weekday morning from 5-11 a.m. Listen now: trib.al/T7r6e5H

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