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Hundreds of revelers and vehicles packed the northbound lanes and sidewalks of Michigan Avenue once again Saturday night, continuing the weekend’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations. The line of cars, trucks and other vehicles — some with the Mexican flag decorating …

All interim manager Grady Sizemore could do after the White Sox’ walk-off win Saturday was exhale and laugh. “Roller coaster,” Sizemore said of the 7-6 victory over the A’s, which ended with designated hitter Andrew Benintendi’s home run off the …

One person was killed and two others critically injured when they were ejected from their vehicle early Saturday in the South Loop. About 2:15 a.m., a tow truck backed into an SUV, causing it to strike another vehicle, which lost …

Georgios Koutsias headed in the winner in the 75th minute with an assist from Kellyn Acosta after both players entered as substitutes three minutes earlier, sparking the Fire to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday …

New quarterback Jack Lausch got rolling after a slow start, passing for 227 yards and tossing his first two collegiate touchdowns, and Northwestern pulled away Eastern Illinois 31-7 on Saturday night at Martin Stadium in Evanston. Lausch, a Chicago native …

DENVER — Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland challenged Cody Bellinger up and in with a sinker. But Bellinger’s smooth swing met it out in front to drive a solo home run just over the right-field wall. Add Freeland to the list …

As reported on Sept. 15, 1924, by the Chicago Daily News, sister paper of the Chicago Sun-Times: America’s ’round-the-world flyers — “the Magellans of the air” — sailed their giant sky cruisers into Chicago this afternoon, cheered by a million …

DEAR ABBY: My son is engaged to a girl we all love, but recently, there’s been an issue. My husband was at their house while my son’s fiancee was finishing up getting ready for their date night. (They live 10 …

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — For the first 20 minutes after he arrives at an arena, Blackhawks goalie prospect Drew Commesso should not be bothered. “Everyone knows to leave me alone,” Commesso said. That’s because the Boston University alum — whose …

When he was signed in early 2022 by Fire sporting director Georg Heitz, Xherdan Shaqiri was a worthwhile gamble. A big name, Shaqiri brought in fans from his exploits in Europe and with the Swiss national team, and the Fire …

There is a saying that the first day of school is the most important. Research is replete with suggestions and advice for educators about how to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom on the first day, and the need …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Saturday, Sept. 14 PUBLIC REDAmundsen 41, Hyde Park 18Lincoln Park 20, Phillips 10Morgan Park 54, Westinghouse 0Young 20, Johnson 19 PUBLIC WHITE-NORTHUP-Bronzeville 14, Crane 12 PUBLIC WHITE-SOUTHGoode 22, Lindblom 18Perspectives 28, Vocational 0 …

A look at how the Super 25 teams fared in Week 3. 1. Lincoln-Way East (3-0)Won 49-3 vs. Stagg 2. Loyola (1-2)Lost 35-21 vs. St. Francis 3. Mount Carmel (2-1)Won 56-33 vs. No. 4 Nazareth 4. Nazareth (2-1)Lost 56-33 at …

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater was already one of Chicago’s most respected companies when it took a big step forward in 2020-21, expanding its roster of dancers and apprentices and more than doubling the length of their contracts. “We have amazing …

Please send additions and corrections to mobrien@suntimes.com. Thursday, Sept. 19 PUBLIC WHITE-NORTHLake View vs. Sullivan at WinnemacSenn vs. Mather at Lane PUBLIC WHITE-SOUTHCorliss vs. Hubbard at Gately PUBLIC WHITE-SOUTH CENTRALCMA-Bronzeville vs. South Shore at Eckersall PUBLIC WHITE-SOUTHWESTLongwood vs. Ag. Science …

A ceremony on Friday was supposed to be about honoring a Kane County sheriff’s police dog named Hudson who was killed in a deadly incident in 2023 at a busy intersection on the border of Batavia and Geneva. The agency …

This week’s Super 25 was a challenge. There were tough decisions everywhere. The first came at No. 3. Lincoln-Way East and Mount Carmel are the top two teams in the area right now. It is doubtful anyone disputes that. But …

Mount Carmel spent the majority of its history running the football, so setting school passing records might not seem particularly impressive on the surface. But Blainey Dowling and Justin Lynch started posting some major statistics when Jordan Lynch took over …

Yoan Moncada is coming back. Out since April 9 with a left adductor strain, Moncada was in the White Sox locker room following Sunday’s win and traveled with the team to Anaheim. He is expected to be activated Monday and …

For at least a few hours, the White Sox don’t have to think about their march to infamy. By beating the Athletics 4-3 on Sunday, the Sox took a series for the first time since June 28-30 against the Rockies. …