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Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent in October, testified Wednesday before the Homeland Security Committee in Washington, warning federal lawmakers that if immigration agents aren’t held accountable, “more people are going to get hurt.” Border …

Kids can once again play among the exotic plants of the Garfield Park Conservatory as the 118-year-old institution reopens its renovated Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden to the public on May 1, with tickets available starting Friday. “The new EMG …

It’s a surprising thing for a team run by a former offensive lineman, but fortifying the lines of scrimmage has been the most persistent problem during Ryan Poles’ time as the Bears’ general manager. The offensive and defensive lines are …

A doctor who owned multiple medical supply companies has returned to Chicago from overseas to face criminal charges for his role in a fraud scheme at Loretto Hospital that also led to charges against former hospital executives. Sameer Suhail appeared …

Theater Allsun O’Malley and Devin Archer star in “South Pacific.” Jennifer Heim Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “South Pacific” is a 10-time Tony Award-winner filled with classic songs. Set during World War II, it follows two love stories set against the …

The owner of the property West Suburban Medical Center sits on filed a lawsuit Wednesday to wrestle control of the hospital from his business partner. New Jersey-based Ramco Healthcare Holdings filed the complaint in Cook County Circuit Court requesting a …

The family of a 20-year-old man fatally shot by Chicago police last December in West Ridge filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city and two police officers. Roberto Calvario Jr.’s family alleges he “did not do …

A man was killed and three women were injured in a shooting in the Little Village neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, police said. It occurred around 4:30 p.m. as a man and three women stood near the sidewalk in the 3400 block …

PHOENIX — White Sox utility player Sam Antonacci can hit the ball over the fence. He hit seven home runs in the minor leagues and one in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy. But it just feels right that …

There are two distinct feelings coming out of Sky training camp. One comes from Courtney Vandersloot and Azura Stevens. They helped deliver the Sky’s only WNBA title in 2021 and want to get back to that standard. The other comes …

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers inched closer to the red zone in keeping the Chicago Bears from crossing state lines into Indiana, with the Illinois House on Wednesday green-lighting a measure that would give the NFL team property tax certainty while …

The Canada goose that parked itself in the Wrigley Field outfield Monday night, now that was funny. The Norway rat that jumped off a bag of balls in the eighth inning Tuesday night, skittered across the shoes of Phillies manager …

A Chicago man has been charged with attempted first degree murder after a 26-year-old woman was stabbed and seriously injured during a home invasion last week in Austin. Police arrested Vincent Zuniga, 35, on Tuesday. His detention hearing is scheduled …

PHOENIX — Welcome to the ‘‘Mune-ball’’ era for the White Sox. They’re scrimping with an $82 million payroll, the third-lowest in Major League Baseball. They’re running out a slew of rookies and reclamation projects — some of them learning new …

Matthew Boyd finally joined the party. Michael Busch left the premises for the first time this season. Ben Brown, the most reliable two-inning pitcher in a Cubs uniform, tacked a “W” next to his name for the first time in …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Keep your eyes open because it’s possible …

PHOENIX —Make it five in a row for raking White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami, who homered in yet another game Wednesday as his teammates Colson Montgomery and Miguel Vargas continued their own stunning long-ball streaks against the Diamondbacks. It still …

Everything you need to know about the NFL draft, which starts Thursday, and the Bears’ role in it: When is the draft? Round 1 starts at 7 p.m. Thursday. Rounds 2 and 3 are Friday night, with the first pick …

Financial regulators won’t say what led them to take control of a North Side bank in January except that it involved “unsafe and unsound conditions and an impaired capital position.” But public records show that, prior to the abrupt shutdown …

Sixty-one-year-old Kimberly Penson gets on the bus by 4:45 a.m. so she can make eggs, bagels or biscuits before the first bell rings for the elementary students she calls “her babies.” And then, as the sole cook at her school, …