Michael Sneed
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago, IL, United States
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Sister Jean shares her memories and her belief in teamwork — on and off the court: ‘We all need each other. Every one of us.’
Just weeks before she is inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, Loyola University’s Sister Jean spoke with Sneed about a childhood filled with family and exotic pets and a ministry devoted to basketball, kindness and faith in God: ‘We are never alone.’ → Read More
Illinois governor’s mansion haunted by history, hijinks, heirlooms and art — but no ghosts
First lady M.K. Pritzker gave columnist Michael Sneed a tour of the quietly elegant, Illinois artist-infused, dreamily redecorated mansion and exclusive details on the book she’s written about its history and secrets. → Read More
Labor Day a time to kick back, relax — and remember the heroes of the past and the tumultous road behind
History has not forgotten Chicago’s Haymarket Square Riot, a peaceful labor protest that morphed into mayhem and death. However, history’s fading ink can lose heroes along the way, specifically Illinois Gov. John P. Altgeld and the famous Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay. → Read More
Remembering Rocky: 900 of Wirtz’s closest friends say goodbye at private memorial
A larger, public goodbye is planned for Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz on Wednesday at the United Center. But on Tuesday, it was a love fest of the city’s movers and shakers, remembering their friend with laughter and a few tears. → Read More
Rocky Wirtz in many ways was an ordinary guy who embraced family and friends
Privately, Rocky’s world was a suburban network of close pals who meant the world to him. → Read More
Rocky’s road: Wirtz remembered as fans’ friend in the stands, fierce fighter in the boardroom
As Blackhawks owner, Rocky Wirtz mingled with fans grateful for the three Stanley Cups the team brought home. He also built and ran a real estate and beverage empire. → Read More
Too much ado over coronation of King Charles III? Sally Bedell Smith doesn’t think so
The royals biographer hears “there will be no tiaras” at the ceremony and says the new monarch is a serious man of “wild imagination.” → Read More
Our country needs to shed its obsession with guns
If soldiers like Sneed’s father can give up theirs, why can’t we as a nation do so for the safety of our children? → Read More
80-year trip back home nearing a close for WWII pilot
Sneed exclusive: Remains of Lt. Roy Coulson Harms, who was killed over a bombing raid in Romania in 1943, are returning to family in Grafton, Wis. → Read More
Frightening storm and an obstinate pet
SNEED: Panicky rush to shelter in basement amid growing tornado fears → Read More
Will this be Donald Trump’s moment of reckoning?
SNEED: It may also be time for name games, impersonations and reckless maneuvering → Read More
Holy cow! Bid to make Harry Caray the mayor of Rush Street is back in play
City’s top politicians on board to honor legendary Cubs announcer → Read More
Bad-boy swagger made Cubs’ Joe Pepitone the talk of the town
First baseman and former Yankee wasn’t just a showman – he could play ball → Read More
Firefighter whose family died in fire at home donates organs so others can live
The fire Tuesday at firefighter Walter Stewart’s Montclare home while he was on duty has now claimed the lives of his wife and three children. → Read More
Rev. Michael Pfleger: New top cop needs to bring a new approach to crime in Chicago
The activist priest is calling for the next superintendent to be promoted from within the ranks of the Chicago Police Department. → Read More
Why Sirhan Sirhan did not deserve parole for killing my dad: Read Christopher Kennedy’s statement on RFK’s assassin’s latest attempt for freedom
SNEED EXCLUSIVE: Robert F. Kennedy’s killer was denied parole after his son, Christopher — who lives in the Chicago suburbs — spoke forcefully against it before the California Parole Board last week. → Read More
Alex Murdaugh trial stands out amid all the crime, animosity and death of recent years
Sneed: Twist and turns of South Carolina case are reminiscent of our own Spilotro case from the ‘70s. → Read More
Jimmy Carter, our nation’s North Star, is leaving us a shining path to follow
Sneed: At 98 years old, America’s moral compass is in hospice care. → Read More
Aldermanic candidate Wendi Taylor Nations crusades against crime, and in her case it’s personal
Nations, who is running in 43rd Ward, was once molested on a CTA staircase. → Read More
With Tyre Nichols’ killing, a traumatized America is mourning once again
Michael Sneed: Horrifying murder is becoming our nation’s legacy. → Read More