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Six months after she blocked President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops into Chicago, a federal judge Monday confirmed that the orders triggering the deployment are no longer in effect and dismissed the lawsuit that challenged them. U.S. …

As expected, the Bears will pick up right tackle Darnell Wright’s fifth-year option for 2027, a source confirmed Monday. Because Wright was a first-round draft pick (10th overall, 2023), the Bears had until May 1 to decide whether to extend …

Aproximadamente el 81% de las personas arrestadas en el “Operativo Midway Blitz” de Chicago no tenían condenas criminales, a pesar de que los funcionarios federales de inmigración afirmaron repetidamente que el agresivo operativo estaba destinado a atacar a “los peores …

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said he plans to talk with Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin about their dueling trademark applications for the nickname ‘‘Iceman,’’ but he admitted the issue isn’t a top priority. ‘‘We’ll probably speak, like I said, …

A fire in the Austin neighborhood tore through three homes Monday morning and displaced over 20 people, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the extra-alarm call around 9 a.m. in the 4700 block of West Fulton Street, …

Después de que el oficial Carlos Baker disparó fatalmente a su compañera Krystal Rivera, el policía de Chicago le dijo a los investigadores que “moriría por ella”. Sin embargo, las imágenes recientemente publicadas de la cámara corporal muestran que Baker …

Last season was so magical that Bears tight end Cole Kmet has to make sure those congratulating him for catching quarterback Caleb Williams’ ridiculous touchdown pass in the playoffs against the Rams recall the game ended in defeat. ‘‘I have …

Trader Joe’s could be opening at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center, becoming the first major grocer in the North Park center. The national chain applied for building permits and signed a lease at Lincoln Village, 6199 N Lincoln Ave., according …

It’s easy to look at the Bears’ depth chart, see an obvious opening at safety and slot them in to take one Thursday with their No.  25 overall pick in the NFL Draft. That spot also is usually a pretty good …

Illinois hopes to take the lead over Indiana in the Chicago Bears stadium battle with a new proposal that would give the NFL team property tax certainty while also providing a statewide property tax relief sweetener. State Rep. Kam Buckner, …

A Joliet gym teacher is facing a litany of charges after being arrested while trying to meet with one of his 14-year-old students following months of inappropriate behavior being reported, according to Joliet police. Alex Buetikofer faces two counts of …

For all of its unblinking, real-world brutality, “Windfall” unspools with an ethereal, dreamlike quality, nightmares included. The drama arrives at Steppenwolf as a commission from Oscar-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney. As he did in the Tony-nominated drama “Choir Boy” and the …

PHOENIX — Right-hander Mike Vasil did it all last season for the White Sox’ pitching staff, serving as a spot starter, long reliever, high-leverage man and closer. But Vasil, a former Rule 5 Draft pick, has a new role this …

Whole Foods is planning to open grocery stores in the Wicker Park and Lake View neighborhoods. The Wicker Park location is set for 1200 N. Ashland Ave., the site of a former CVS at the intersections of Division Street and …

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of …

The satirical news outlet The Onion is back with a new plan to take over the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as his company faces liquidation over more than $1 billion in defamation judgments owed to relatives of …

The spring bridge lift schedule resumes Wednesday along the Chicago River. The 27 bridges along the Chicago River and its south branch will lift twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation. The lift …

Training camp is a race to lay the foundation. The Sky have five days until their first preseason test against the Mercury. And, so far, the reports out of camp sound good. Players and coaches are using the kinds of …

The Chicago Transit Authority has ended a multi-million dollar contract that paid for hundreds of unarmed security guards, saying it is redirecting those funds to officers and other trained professionals “better equipped” to keep riders safe. The cuts to private …

There’s little chance you know this, and maybe even less chance you have ever given it a passing thought, but there are very few people named Little who have loomed large in American culture. Rich Little drew laughs doing impressions …