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Tell most high school basketball fans that a game features three of the state’s top ten sophomore prospects, and they will assume it is a Simeon vs. Young matchup. Maybe Homewood-Flossmoor vs. Thornton or even Benet vs. DePaul Prep. Not …

For the sake of their sanity and satisfaction, not just the standings, the Blackhawks really wanted a victory Wednesday. “Obviously it wasn’t great what happened these last two games, and guys obviously aren’t excited about it,” forward Ryan Donato said …

ORLANDO, Fla. — Luis Robert Jr. is still a member of the White Sox after the winter meetings. It’s not shocking that the talented center fielder stayed with the team. General manager Chris Getz has been adamant about Robert sticking …

ORLANDO, Fla. — The White Sox are hoping they can strike gold again in the Rule 5 Draft. After getting an All-Star season out of right-hander Shane Smith and significant contributions from righty Mike Vasil, both Rule 5 picks last …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Work-related travel is likely for many of you. Plus, today you feel more confident and happier …

Thalia Hall and Jason Balla are going to become very good friends this month. On Dec. 30-31, the guitarist/singer of Chicago’s popular DIY band Dehd will take the stage for the band’s Bye Bye ’25 NYE Run. Two weeks prior, …

By JAMES BROOKS COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — As Australia began enforcing a world-first social media ban for children under 16 years old this week, Denmark is planning to follow its lead and severely restrict social media access for young people. …

By MEAD GRUVER Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park. The park famous for dozens of natural, sandstone arches …

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS The European Union on Thursday handed Ukraine a long list of reforms needed to join the bloc, determined to push the process forward despite the ongoing war and objections from EU member Hungary. Related …

By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims’ families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., …

The popular Holiday Pops Spectacular concert presented Dec. 17, 2018, at San Pedro’s historic Warner Grand Theatre by the Golden State Pops Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Taso Papadakis Few things can bring on the holiday spirit like Christmas music. Tickets …

The holiday season usually means Americans are running up their credit card debt. Come January, lenders are typically fielding a plethora of inquiries for home equity lines of credit for people seeking to consolidate their debt. A home equity line …

By REGINA GARCIA CANO CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said Thursday that “decisive” actions by the United States, including the seizure of an oil tanker, have left the repressive government of President Nicolás Maduro at …

By MEG KINNARD Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration’s counterdrug efforts in Latin America as tensions escalate with the government of President Nicolás …

By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing to overhaul a regulatory panel that monitors the nation’s financial stability, by advocating for looser regulations. The Financial Stability Oversight Council, a U.S. body created in the …