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Start working on those summer plans. Chicago Public School students will likely enjoy their typical amount of summer vacation days after last year’s shortened break, according to proposed academic calendars for the next two school years released by the district …

One controversial name elicited blowback when the Cubs listed the 2016 alumni set to attend their annual convention this weekend, which will feature a reunion of the World Series champions. Former infielder Addison Russell served a 40-game suspension for violating …

Por primera vez en sus casi 50 años de historia, la Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería debutará en Chicago este 18 de enero con un concierto en el Symphony Center que rendirá tributo no solo a México, sino también a la …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Monday, January 12, 2026 RED NORTH Lincoln Park 101, Northside 42 BLUE CENTRAL Horizon-Southwest at Solorio, 5:00 LAKE SHORE Horizon-McKinley 79, Waldorf 26 …

Individual boys basketball players around the area have had few signature games so far this season. But Curie guard Justin Oliver enjoyed one over the weekend, turning in one of his best performances as the Condors beat ranked Bolingbrook 71-67 …

Chicago taxpayers could soon be on the hook for $875,000 to compensate demonstrators who claim they were manhandled and beaten by Chicago police officers during the civil unrest that in some instances devolved into looting after the 2020 murder of …

Bears coach Ben Johnson might sneer at rivals like Matt LaFleur and chuckle at predecessor Matt Eberflus, but he knows when he’s tangling with an equal. More than an equal, actually, in this case. When the Bears host the Rams …

The Chicago Bears’ Saturday night victory over the Green Bay Packers had fans — and even Bears players — celebrating with some shredded cheese. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was grating cheese during his post-game interview on Amazon Prime, while sporting …

A developer has followed up on promises to propose a new North Side neighborhood that blends urban density with open space and walkable streets, on property once due for the Lincoln Yards complex. Jim Letchinger, president of JDL Development, has …

The head of the Chicago Loop Alliance is stepping down, after 13 years and at a critical time for Downtown’s revitalization efforts. Michael Edwards will leave his role as president and CEO on March 31. The member-based organization has hired …

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson has been a vocal critic of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Chicago area, but he’s also banking on shares of Palantir, a data analysis company that’s helping the Trump administration deport people. Jackson …

A transgender former employee is suing the Chicago Cubs organization, accusing it of discriminating against her after she reported months of harassment and retaliation. Milani Cooper, 35, said she was harassed daily by co-workers who would call her transphobic slurs, …

Mayor Brandon Johnson returns to WBEZ 91.5 on Tuesday to answer listener questions live on the morning talk show “In the Loop” with host Sasha-Ann Simons. Listeners can call in at 866-915-WBEZ to present their concerns directly starting at 9 …

A Chicago Public Schools special education teacher has died after being reported missing more than a week ago, the district confirmed. Linda Brown, 53, was a teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School and was reported missing Jan. 3 by her …

The Bears’ home game against the Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and air on NBC, the NFL announced Monday night.   The league announced dates for divisional games Sunday, but …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions from 4:30 p.m.to 6 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day This is a passionate day. Your attraction to …

When he first sat down behind a set of keys, Julian Davis Reid quickly learned the piano was his voice. The Chicago-based pianist and theologian first found himself in a music class at age 2. He released his fourth album, …

The number of middle school and high school students in Chicago missing an astronomical 18 days or more of school shot up during the pandemic and has remained stubbornly high, but a new study finds that some city schools are …

It’s a winter craving, to be sure. But a hot bowl of soup also represents a nearly universal balm for the sick, homesick or hungover that’s totally unique to each person. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed! Please check your inbox …

DEAR ABBY: My grandson “Ethan” and his fiancee lived with his mother until four years ago. When they moved out, they decided not to give his parents their new address. It has been several years since my daughter has seen …