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BOSTON — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both …

BALTIMORE — White Sox bats erupted for a seven-run third inning on Tuesday en route to a 9-3 victory, locking up a series win over the Orioles as well as the Sox’ first consecutive winning months since 2021. Cleveland’s loss …

Bryson Graham has spoken with a certain amount of honesty since taking over the vacancy for the executive vice president of basketball operations. There’s no fantasy talk of rainbows and unicorns with this current Bulls roster, and there’s no promises …

A man is facing hate crime charges for making threats against immigrants and Latino residents of the far north suburbs, according to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s office. Derek Webb faces a felony charge for hate crime and a misdemeanor …

Moon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Communications with friends and members of …

The Obama Presidential Center recently opened to great fanfare at a June celebration that included former presidents, celebrities and hundreds of Chicago residents. While tickets are required to enter the museum, the overall center is open to the public and …

A pandemic-era law that made mixed drinks and single servings of wine available for pickup and delivery is one of many laws set to take effect Wednesday. In addition to cocktails to-go, Illinois residents will see laws affecting drivers, schools, …

After months of planning, the Prairie State is ready to usher in the nation’s semiquincentennial with celebratory events and thought-provoking programs. Those who live in the Chicago area can choose from a number of exhibits, concerts, panels and parties; here …

DEAR ABBY: When I was 16 and my sister “Daisy” was 18, I found out she was in a sexual relationship with my boyfriend, “Tyler” (also 18). I broke it off. She then asked if I minded her dating him. …

You want to spend your holiday grumbling about America’s shortcomings? Well, it’s a free country. Me, to start, I’m toasting our four freedoms — free speech, freedom of worship and freedom from want and fear. And the country’s huge land …

A 45-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting a 36-year-old woman in January in Woodlawn. Eddie Jenkins is charged with murder in the death of Kiara Jenkins, 36, who was found in an alley in the 6400 block of South …

Police are looking for the attacker who plunged a sharp object into the chest and shoulder of a 26-year-old man, critically injuring him early Wednesday in West Ridge. The man was discovered along the 6200 block of North Oakley Avenue …

A man was shot in the head and left in critical condition late Tuesday near 31st Street Beach in the Douglas neighborhood. Chicago police said the man was found at about 11:35 p.m. along the 700 block of East 31st …

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The Bears’ emergence last season couldn’t have been better timed. It’s true they made gains of their own, primarily by hiring the consensus best coach available in Ben Johnson, but they also caught the rest of the NFC North in …

Two days into the year’s first heat wave, health and community advocates say Chicago’s response should ensure vulnerable residents have access to cooling once the sun goes down. Heat waves typically hit the city’s poorest populations on the South and …

Bryson Graham was methodical in the coaching search process. A wide net, a thorough interview process, and a detailed plan of what boxes he wanted checked by the candidates. With NBA free agency opening up Tuesday evening, the Bulls’ executive …

The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve allegations that the companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including when the cost soared to record highs last year. …

If Mayor Brandon Johnson hopes to confront Chicago’s affordability crisis by leveling the playing field between renters and landlords, he’ll have to defeat the same real estate interests that shot down his Bring Chicago Home referendum. That much was obvious …

The Blackhawks are expected to sign new addition Bowen Byram to a massive contract at their first opportunity Wednesday when NHL free agency opens. Byram will reportedly ink a six-year extension carrying a whopping $12.5 million salary-cap hit that will …