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DEAR ABBY: My son’s former wife was difficult — manipulative, spoiled and possessive. I tried to get along with her, but no matter what I did, she gave me no respect and turned my son against me. They have been …

Sun-Times file A 20-year-old woman died and two people were hurt in Brighton Park Wednesday evening on the Southwest Side, police said. The victims were driving southbound in the 4300 block of South Rockwell Avenue when someone fired shots around …

AP Photos Eight robberies were reported on the city’s North Side within an hour early Thursday, police said. Most of the robberies involved a group of two to six armed men approaching the victims, which range in age from 19-78, …

COVID-19 home tests indicating a positive result. Patrick Sison / AP Americans will again be able to get free COVID-19 tests from the federal government starting Monday. The Biden administration announced plans for $600 million in funding to produce new …

The act of making a meal can be beneficial for mental health, as the act of cooking can stimulate the brain, boost creativity and enhance emotional wellness. stock.adobe.com Nutritious ingredients and regular meals are essential for physical health, but what …

Rupert Murdoch at the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. The media magnate is stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp. Evan Agostini/AP NEW YORK — Rupert Murdoch, the …

The Bears re-signed quarterback Nathan Peterman. Justin Casterline/Getty Images One day after cutting Nathan Peterman, the Bears are re-signing him. A source confirmed Thursday morning that Peterman was signed to the 53-man roster one day after he was released from …

Ryan Poles’ short tenure as Bears general manager was relatively drama-free until this week. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file photo Bears general manager Ryan Poles said Thursday the organization is not “panicking” or “flinching” amid a slow start, the sudden resignation of …

Jeff Greenberg (left) had been the Blackhawks’ associate GM since April 2022. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Jeff Greenberg, who has spearheaded the Blackhawks’ analytics development growth over the past year, did too well for the Hawks to keep him. Greenberg was …

Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall draft pick, looks at the ice during the NHL Players Association rookie showcase. Alex Brandon/AP Photo Connor Bedard, the NHL’s most-anticipated rookie in nearly a decade, is officially in Chicago. …

Next week, Southern California casinos are hosting country stars, a local rock band from Los Angeles, a talk show host, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning comedian and a Mexican duo known for their romantic ballads. Be sure to check …

Youth ages 5 through 13 joined the City of Industry Sheriff’s Youth Activities League to learn about bicycle riding safety skills ahead of  USA BMX SoCal Nationals taking place this weekend. As organizers set up the national track inside the …

Jackie Lam | Bankrate (TNS) Hardwood flooring provides one of the best returns on investment. The National Realtor Association’s 2022 Remodeling Impact Report states that homeowners who install new wood flooring before selling their homes recoup 118 percent of the …

The Prime Effect has lured A-list celebrities to Boulder and sold out season tickets for a college football team that won just a single game in the 2022-23 season. It’s also catapulted sunglasses sales literally overnight. Within one day of …

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jimmy Herget is on the way to finishing his season much better than he started it. The Angels right-hander has not allowed a run in nine innings since returning to the majors at the beginning of …

Arielle Robinson | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have made a development that could lead to a greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. They discovered a new cause for the diseases that …

In December 1999, tobacco companies paid California counties, cities and the state $314,169,788. And that was just the first payment. Tobacco companies paid many more hundreds of millions of dollars to California under the “Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement” that was …