Mitchell Armentrout

Lawmakers head to Springfield mulling transit reform, ICE response A packed legislative agenda for the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session might not leave much room for the Chicago Bears to get the stadium help they want.

Lawmakers head to Springfield mulling transit reform, ICE response chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today' A federal judge’s temporary restraining order requires federal agents to issue two warnings before using riot control weapons such as tear gas. Witnesses says they didn't get any warning.

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today' chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/... from @vimiller.bsky.social & @tylerplariviere.bsky.social

Trump administration buying Chicago property for more ICE operations, Noem says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told President Donald Trump "we’re gonna be in more parts of Chicago" to expand ICE operations.

Trump administration buying Chicago property for more ICE operations, Noem says chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Nicor's record-breaking $314M rate hike request should be cut by a third, ICC staff says The suburban natural gas supplier says a massive hike is needed for critical infrastructure work.

Nicor's record-breaking $314M rate hike request should be cut by a third, ICC staff says chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-aff...

Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment The lawsuit comes hours after a federal judge in Oregon barred Trump from deploying federalized members of the any National Guard troops under Trump's command to Oregon.

Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...

Bears stadium by the numbers: Clock ticking on team’s drive for Arlington Heights dome More than $855 million in taxpayer money will be needed to prep the old Arlington International Racecourse site for a stadium. But the team argues it'll boost the economy for generations to come.

Bears stadium by the numbers: Clock ticking on team’s drive for Arlington Heights dome chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadiu...

White Sox shake up coaching staff after 60-102 season Pitching coach Ethan Katz and hitting coach Marcus Thames are out from manager Will Venable's staff, along with catching coach Drew Butera.

White Sox shake up coaching staff after 60-102 season chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Shane Smith dominates Nats as White Sox take hope from 102-loss season into 2026 The Sox' hopes for the future were on display in a season-closing loss on Sunday. But another triple-digit-loss season doesn't get much easier to swallow.

Shane Smith dominates Nats as White Sox take hope from 102-loss season into 2026 chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement before final game at Nationals Park The Gold Glove-winning Lake Forest native and World Series champion called it a career at the ballpark where it started for him.

White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement before final game at Nationals Park chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Sean Burke caps up-and-down season with career-high 10 strikeouts in White Sox' loss to Nats After the Sox' Opening Day starter got demoted to Triple-A, the towering righty has shown flashes of the potential that's keeping him in their long-term plans.

Sean Burke caps up-and-down season with career-high 10 strikeouts in White Sox' loss to Nats chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Colson Montgomery racks up big moments as rookie year winds down: 'He’s a dude' After a dicey start to his season, the 23-year-old shortstop is powering his way to even bigger expectations on the South Side.

Colson Montgomery racks up big moments as rookie year winds down: 'He’s a dude' chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Rain delays start of White Sox game at Nationals Officials didn't have an estimated start time as steady rain moved through the nation's capital.

Rain delays start of White Sox game at Nationals chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Colson Montgomery's ninth-inning homer bails out awful White Sox bullpen in 10-9 laugher over Washington The Sox coughed up a seven-run lead on an ugly night in the nation's capital.

Colson Montgomery's ninth-inning homer bails out awful White Sox bullpen in 10-9 laugher over Washington chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Davis Martin steps up as mentor in first full season on rebuilding White Sox pitching staff Sometimes dominant, usually reliable and always welcoming in the Sox clubhouse, the 28-year-old righty is proving his value into the next stage of the team's rebuild.

Davis Martin steps up as mentor in first full season on rebuilding White Sox pitching staff chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Umpires confiscate White Sox reliever Tyler Gilbert's glove for being 'just a little too sticky' The lefty was allowed to stay in Thursday's game with a different mitt because umps couldn't tell if Gilbert's usual glove had an illegal substance on it.

Umpires confiscate White Sox reliever Tyler Gilbert's glove for being 'just a little too sticky' chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

White Sox hoping starter Jonathan Cannon can turn page from brutal second half While the Sox face major rotation questions heading into 2026, the 25-year-old right-hander says he has positives to take away into the offseason and spring training.

White Sox, who suffered loss No. 101 tonight against the Yanks, hope starter Jonathan Cannon can turn page from brutal second half chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

White Sox' top pitching prospect Noah Schultz embraces growing pains The 6-10 Oswego East product had a rocky third year in the Sox' minor-league system, but he hopes a season of rest for a nagging knee injury could propel him to the big leagues next year.

White Sox' top pitching prospect Noah Schultz embraces growing pains chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Rookie All-Star Shane Smith fuels hope as White Sox lock up another 100-loss season The Rule 5 Draft pick has been one of the brightest spots of another dark rebuilding year on the South Side.

Rookie All-Star Shane Smith fuels hope as White Sox lock up another 100-loss season chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Mike Tauchman, done for season, wants to stick with rebuilding White Sox: 'I like the direction' In an injury-plagued campaign, the Palatine native was still one of the Sox' top offensive producers as well as a vital veteran presence.

Mike Tauchman, done for season, wants to stick with rebuilding White Sox: 'I like the direction' chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Achilles injury ends another slog of a season for White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi Benintendi, who ended the year with a strong month at the plate, figures to be around for the next stage of the Sox' rebuild whether the front office likes it or not.

Yankees punch ticket to postseason against Sox; Benintendi done for season chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Young White Sox clubhouse brings experience to MLB’s robo-ump future — but like fans, they’re split A roster packed with rookies has gotten a minor-league taste of the Automated Ball/Strike system that will be implemented in the majors next year. Is it good for the game? Depends on who you ask.

Young White Sox clubhouse brings experience to MLB’s robo-ump future — but like fans, they’re split chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Suspect in custody after shooting at southwest suburban state lawmaker’s home Authorities didn't identify a motive for the shooting, which did not injure state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, or her family.

Suspect in custody after shooting at southwest suburban state lawmaker’s home chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...

Pritzker slams feds' silence on fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park "This is the most unusual situation I've seen in my entire lifetime," the governor said Monday of what appears to be the first fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent this y...

Pritzker slams feds' silence on fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

Federal agents make immigration arrests in West Chicago and at West Side courthouse Up to 16 people were reportedly taken into custody in the west suburb while two people were arrested near the courthouse.

Federal agents make immigration arrests in West Chicago and at West Side courthouse chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Gov. JB Pritzker signs executive order to protect COVID-19 vaccine access under RFK Jr. State officials could soon issue vaccine recommendations making it easier to get the shots despite new barriers set by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs executive order to protect COVID-19 vaccine access for Illinois residents under RFK Jr., w/ @mitchtrout.bsky.social chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/...

Gov. JB Pritzker, facing more threats following Charlie Kirk’s killing, renews call ‘to tamp down the anger’ Illinois Republicans have pointed the finger back at the Democratic governor for stoking political divisions.

Gov. JB Pritzker, facing more threats following Charlie Kirk’s killing, renews call ‘to tamp down the anger’ chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

White Sox shut down top pitching prospect Noah Schultz with knee injury The towering lefty's season ended a day after top prospect Braden Montgomery's did. Unlike Schultz, Montgomery is still expected to play in the Arizona Fall League.

Sean Burke, Miguel Vargas return in Sox' 6-5 win over Rays, but Grant Taylor hurt chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Andrew Benintendi hoping to turn corner along with rebuilding White Sox The outfielder has flashed his former All-Star potential at the plate over the past month as he figures to stick around for the next stage of GM Chris Getz' rebuild — whether the Sox like it or not.

Andrew Benintendi hoping to turn corner along with rebuilding White Sox chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

Darren Bailey to run for Illinois governor, once again, on GOP ticket with Aaron Del Mar The conservative southern Illinois farmer lost to Gov. JB Pritzker by more than half a million votes in 2022.

Darren Bailey to run for Illinois governor, once again, on GOP ticket with Aaron Del Mar chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Colson Montgomery keeps rolling out 'unbelievable' power for White Sox Montgomery sat Wednesday with nagging soreness in his side as the Sox manage his workload.

Don't worry about the score tonight. Colson Montgomery keeps rolling out 'unbelievable' power for White Sox chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...