Crime

Two men and two women were shot while standing outside in the West Englewood neighborhood Thursday night. About 10:30 p.m., the four were standing in the 6200 block of South … Continued

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hit a lead off triple in the 10th inning and scored on a Adam LaRoche single, which became the game-winning run. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound … Continued

Bears GM Ryan Pace is adding a former co-worker to the Bears, sources told the Sun-Times on Wednesday: Joey Laine, who will become the team’s director of football administration. Laine … Continued

WIMBERLEY, Texas — The death toll from a barrage of storms and floods in Texas and Oklahoma climbed to 19 on Wednesday, with over a dozen people missing, and another … Continued

At least seven people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in shootings across Chicago in about 12 hours Tuesday, police said. The most recent shooting happened about 11:40 p.m. in … Continued

As much as this series against the Washington Nationals is a big test for the Cubs’ fitness as players in the National League this year, Wednesday’s finale at Wrigley Field … Continued

Ald. Howard Brookins’ disgraced former chief of staff claims he wore a recording device to help federal authorities “ensnare” the City Council member — but federal authorities “ultimately blew the … Continued

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois has hired a Chicago law firm to launch a second investigation into accusations of mistreatment made by the parents of some former … Continued

In 197 plate appearances this season, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been hit by 12 pitches. Pitchers must not want to give Rizzo anything to hit since he’s hitting … Continued

NBC analyst Mike Milbury said Bryan Bickell’s shot attempt that led to an Anaheim Ducks’ two-on-one fast break in overtime was “boneheaded” and cost the Blackhawks Game 5 of the … Continued