Korean War veterans remembered 60 years after ‘forgotten’ war - Chicago Sun-Times
28 May 2012, 7:25 am
Some have called it “forgotten.” Others refer to it as “unknown.” But ask any veteran about the Korean War, and they’ll tell you it’s nothing of the sort. They’re intimately familiar with both the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood formed and ...

Love is a battlefield for Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen - Chicago Sun-Times
28 May 2012, 6:57 am
The HBO film “Hemingway & Gellhorn” recounts the roller-coaster relationship between two of the country’s most respected novelists and war correspondents of the 20th century. British actor Clive Owen (“Closer”) and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman ...

Cubs’ confines don’t figure to be friendly as skid reaches 12 - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 11:18 pm
PITTSBURGH — Playing some of their worst baseball in decades, the Cubs return to Wrigley Field to face a hair-trigger home crowd that hasn’t seen them win a game in person since Facebook and the Ricketts family were considered good ...

JCA football player dies of brain cancer - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 10:57 pm
The Joliet Catholic Academy community came together Sunday evening for a prayer service to honor their fellow Hilltopper, 17-year old junior classman, Matt Mammosser. Mommosser, a junior defense lineman on the Joliet Catholic Football team, lost his battle ...

Girl’s death brings gift of life to others - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 9:53 pm
Kaylah Lentine was a bright, lively, creative soul who loved music, art and posting homemade movies to YouTube. She was driven, passionate and most definitely blessed with the gift of gab. “She was in no hurry to grow up,” recalled her mom, Krista ...

Heartfelt mission: Chicago teen helps children cope with loss - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 9:24 pm
When it comes to volunteer work, Bryan Radtke did not choose the easy path. Radtke talks to youngsters about the deaths of loved ones — particularly the passing of a youngster’s father. When he does, he is speaking from the heart. Radtke, of Chicago ...

Heat thins ranks, but Dundee memorial parade marches on - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 9:10 pm
WEST DUNDEE — Every year, the Memorial Day parade passes by Bonnie Yate’s home on Route 72. Every year, the 73-year-old Yates said, the Dundee-Crown High School marching band plays “You’re a Grand Old Flag” as it passes her front porch. And ...

Fire destroys home in rural Hinckley - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 8:55 pm
HINCKLEY — Fire destroyed a home at 13450 Duffy Road on Sunday afternoon. No people were injured, but the family lost a dog and two cats. According to a statement from the Hinckley Fire Department, the call was received at 4:18 p.m. First-arriving ...

Wrapports chief Ferro rolls out list of new Sun-Times features - Chicago Sun-Times
24 May 2012, 7:11 pm
Michael Ferro Jr., chairman of Sun-Times Media owner Wrapports LLC, unveiled new Sun-Times products that will feature fresh, colorful coverage ranging from society, fashion and gossip to business and sports, and he announced a new multimillion-dollar Sun ...

Chicago Sun-Times owner Wrapports buys the Reader - Chicago Sun-Times
23 May 2012, 12:25 pm
The owners of the Chicago Sun-Times said Wednesday that they have acquired the Chicago Reader, bringing an enduring part of the alternative press under the same corporate umbrella as daily and weekly papers that span the Chicago region. The acquisition of ...