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Ron Vann has spent nearly a third of his life behind bars. The 58-year-old’s lengthy record of drug trafficking offenses have been a red flag for prospective employers his entire adult life. Two years ago, he applied for a job …

DEAR ABBY: I have two best friends going back to third grade (we’re in our 30s now) and one older sister. I’m the last in my friend group to get married. My fiancee and I are eloping this summer. We …

I have spent my entire adult life in law enforcement leading officers, supporting their families and surviving the moment every cop fears. In 1987, a bullet struck my ballistic vest and stopped inches from killing me. That impact never leaves …

This week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist Anthony Vazquez. Follow him on Instagram. What makes this photo important? An aerial perspective was crucial to showing Chicago’s hazardous air quality this week. On the ground, you can sense the smoke …

A suspect was arrested after allegedly fatally shooting a man who she saw stabbing a woman Friday night in Englewood on the South Side. The situation unfolded as a 22-year-old woman and 38-year-old Marcus Young were arguing inside a home …

A person was injured during a struggle over a gun with Chicago police officers early Saturday in Fuller Park on the South Side. Officers assigned to the 9th District Tactical Team responded to a call of a large gathering in …

A man was killed in a shooting early Saturday in Fuller Park on the South Side. Davon D. Stanley, 25, was standing outside in the 4800 block of South Princeton Avenue when someone opened fire around 2:55 a.m., Chicago police …

More than 850 runners joined the 20th anniversary of the Chinatown 5K on Saturday, undeterred by days of hazardous air quality that caused cancellations of many outdoor events in Chicago. On Thursday, smoke from Canadian wildfires cloaked the Chicago area …

When the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, it looked like it could have been the start of a dynasty. Key players were young, there was money to spend and the group showed it could survive any challenge. Instead, the …

Connor Bedard got a massive payday Saturday from the Blackhawks while setting himself up for a possibly gargantuan payday in 2031. The Hawks’ cornerstone center signed a new five-year contract that carries a $15 million salary-cap hit, ending his nearly …

TORONTO — Tristan Peters checked another box off his list this weekend during a stunning breakout season for the White Sox. In a year of improbable firsts for the rookie anchoring center field, Peters returned to his native Canada this …

TORONTO — Rookie reliever Tyler Schweitzer was pleasantly surprised to look up at the scoreboard to see the official scorer had credited him with his first career win after Schweitzer pitched three scoreless innings to close the Sox’ 12-4 blowout …

For different reasons, starting pitcher Matthew Boyd and second baseman Nico Hoerner did not have the first halves of the season they or the Cubs envisioned. Boyd dealt with injuries, and Hoerner simply underperformed But there’s still time for them …

There hasn’t been much of a Catholic League-to-South Bend pipeline in recent years, but that might be changing. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman added his second elite recruit from the Chicago area when Mount Carmel linebacker Roman Igwebuike announced his …

The Silver Room Sound System Block Party made its official return on Saturday, demonstrating a wide range of Black art at the Salt Shed. Performers ran the gamut from Piwa, a young, alternative Zimbabwe artist, who sang an unexpected but …

After improved air quality early Saturday, wildfire smoke from Canada was expected to return to the Chicago area Saturday night and into Sunday, prompting another Air Pollution Action Day for Illinois. Air quality reached the “moderate” category Saturday, but that’s …

LAS VEGAS — There were a few down moments for Caleb Wilson in his first three Summer League games. He missed too many free throws and had some bad turnovers. But my, oh, my, were there highs for the Bulls …

Moon Alert After 12:15 a.m. there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a momentous day for you because you can go after what …

DEAR ABBY: After many years living near and helping my parents, I moved to another state to retire. My dad died three months after I moved. I begged my mother to let me fly back and help her with his …

Over the last six weeks, dating back to the NHL combine in early June, the Blackhawks and Connor Bedard went back and forth on contract negotiations. Bedard’s agent, Don Meehan, laid out the process to the Sun-Times on Saturday, shortly …