Emmanuel Camarillo
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago, IL, United States
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Far South Side residents divided on migrant camp landing on their turf
Ald. Ronnie Mosley led a meeting about a potential site in Morgan Park, saying a move to place an encampment in the neighborhood hasn’t been finalized. → Read More
Delta-8, other mind-altering hemp products would be tightly restricted in Chicago under new proposal
The substances exploded in popularity after a federal law unintentionally allowed businesses to sell the weedlike substances without regulations. → Read More
Libraries in Chicago, suburbs receive bomb threats
Libraries in Chicago, Aurora, Addison and Evanston were targeted. The incidents were investigated and deemed unfounded. “It’s a little horrifying,” said a student studying at Harold Washington Library Center. → Read More
Trumpeter marvels at making music again after double lung transplant: ‘It was a pretty special moment’
Dan Spees, 64, picked up his horn for the first time in months and played “Joy to the World” in his Northwestern Memorial Hospital room days after his operation. → Read More
Oak Park native, Moroccan husband collect donations for mountain rescue team following deadly earthquake
Brahim Inknjtaoun is raising funds to help his former mountain guide colleagues who are assisting with rescue and recovery efforts after Friday’s magnitude 6.8 shaker. → Read More
‘I am absolutely livid’: Kenwood residents decry plan to turn hotel into migrant shelter
The Lake Shore Hotel, where some migrants were housed this spring, would begin taking up to 300 asylum-seekers. → Read More
Groups rally at Federal Plaza to end overdose deaths in Illinois
Organizers called for Illinois to allow safe-use sites, where people can use drugs under supervision of medical professionals and be guided toward recovery resources. → Read More
Son fatally stabbed father in Glenview during argument over smoking marijuana before work, prosecutors say
Isaac Thurston, 20 is accused of stabbing his father, Perron Thurston, 50, at their home after an argument. → Read More
Pot prices in Illinois are some of the highest in the nation, new study finds
Sales of weed in Illinois are concentrated among a few retailers, according to a Headset study. And the state tacks on taxes. → Read More
NASCAR Chicago Street Race over, but some streets near Grant Park still closed
Balbo Drive from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive was expected to reopen Thursday, but it will stay closed as the city prepares for Lollapalooza. → Read More
Chicago Ukrainian community gathers in protest of Russian war crimes
More than 200 people stood along North Michigan Avenue to draw attention to the war and the need for the U.S. and allies to continue supporting Ukraine. → Read More
Storms moving into Chicago area bring possibility of minor flooding, meteorologists say
A flood advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. for portions of northeast Illinois, including Cook, DuPage and Will counties, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Police should have dispersed Englewood gathering hours before 5 were shot, man beaten, Chicago’s top cop says
‘Something more should have been done,’ interim Chicago Police Supt. Fred Waller said of the Wednesday shooting. → Read More
Highland Park comes together one year after Fourth of July parade mass shooting
A community walk is the centerpiece of events to “reclaim” the Chicago-area parade route following last year’s July 4 mass shooting. → Read More
Highland Park comes together one year after parade tragedy
Memorial ceremony and community walk show suburb is “Highland Park Strong” following last year’s July 4 mass shooting. → Read More
OSHA investigating death of audio specialist at Chicago NASCAR course
Duane Tabinski, 53, was killed after accidental contact with electric wires during setup for the race, an autopsy shows. → Read More
Visitation held for Naperville woman shoved into ravine in southern Germany
A memorial service for Eva Liu is planned for Saturday morning in Naperville. A suspect is in custody in Germany in her death, and charges are pending. → Read More
Fans take the wheel on a simulator of Chicago’s NASCAR course at Navy Pier
The iRacing simulators — which NASCAR drivers use for practice — offered a realistic depiction of the actual track for this weekend’s Chicago Street Race. → Read More
Lake Forest man who was aboard doomed submersible Titan on 2021 expedition wasn’t aware of alleged vessel safety concerns
David Waud explored the Titanic wreckage in the Titan in 2021. He said he felt completely safe at the time, but has since learned of safety issues raised during development. → Read More
A Venezuelan migrant is using his blossoming painting skills to brighten his adoptive hometown
Juan Carlos Silva was a career military man before leaving his home country for the trek north. In Chicago, his talent for painting has fed his spirit and found fans. → Read More