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Three months ago, Southwest Side Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) tried to hold Chicago parents accountable for curfew violations, street racing, and drug, alcohol and firearms offenses committed by their children. His attempt to use parental responsibility to, as he put …

There’s no better way to celebrate a meat-eating dad than with a juicy, gloriously messy, double-fisted burger. Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet …

The Obama Presidential Center is set to draw tourists and attention to Chicago’s South Side — but that’s not all it’s bringing. Residents of Woodlawn, South Shore and other nearby neighborhoods came together Tuesday to highlight concerns about housing costs …

Already down three members of their Opening Day starting rotation, the Cubs now have to figure out life without their closer, too. Right-hander Daniel Palencia hit the injured list with elbow inflammation Tuesday, the ninth-inning man’s second trip to the …

NEW YORK — White Sox left-hander Anthony Kay grew up on Long Island as a devout Yankees fan. His father often would take him and his brother on the hour-and-a-half drive from their home in East Setauket to the old …

Homer, triple, double, single. That’s what Pete Crow-Armstrong did to land himself in the Cubs’ record books Monday, hitting for the cycle for the 13th time in club history. But manager Craig Counsell’s favorite moment from his center fielder’s big …

Four piping plover chicks hatched on Montrose Beach on Tuesday, potentially continuing the plover family of Sea Rocket and Imani one more generation, according to plover monitors. The chicks can feed themselves and move about on their own as soon …

NEW YORK — It’s hard to say there was one defining play in the White Sox’ 12-2 loss Tuesday to the Yankees. Bad baseball was prevalent in the Bronx. But one play should be concerning for the Sox because it …

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Billy Williams, the greatest left-handed hitter in Cubs history and the man who held the National League record for consecutive games played for 14 years, turned 88 on Monday. “When you think about that franchise, and how …

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A man was hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire in Washington Heights Tuesday night, according to Chicago police. The man, 23, was in a domestic dispute with another man inside a residence in the 12200 block of South Ada Street …

The House Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat is calling for an immediate investigation of U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over revelations in the tainted “Broadview Six” case, accusing Chicago’s top federal prosecutor of “incalculable damage to public confidence in his office.” Rep. …

We’re calling it now. Newly opened Naia in River North is going to be Chicago’s “it” restaurant patio this summer. Soon, if not already, photos of its prime riverfront location will flood your Instagram feed. Remember when Cindy’s, the rooftop …

What do you think of when you read the words “nutmeg,” “howler” or “Cruyff turn”? If you answered: an apple pie spice, a shrieking Harry Potter letter and … I don’t have a clue, then this story probably isn’t for …

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 31 years died suddenly five years ago. Our family — four kids, six grandkids — was devastated. We still haven’t recovered. We used to be a happy bunch, spending time at the lake, backyard barbecues …

We are living through a political moment where fear, surveillance and the threat of immigration enforcement have become part of daily life for many immigrant families. Across the country, enforcement actions and the possibility of detention or deportation have reshaped …

At a youth baseball game in Maryland, I told another parent I was from Chicago. He’d lived in Lincoln Park after college, and when I said I grew up in Naperville, he replied, “It’s funny how people from suburbs claim …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Fending off anti-transgender lawsuits is proving to be costly for some Illinois school districts.  🗞️ Plus: Souther Siders’ concerns about the Obama Presidential Center, what’s in Gov. JB Pritzker’s $55.9 billion state budget and more news …

Members of the “Broadview Six” are asking a federal judge to take the extraordinary step of appointing an independent special counsel to investigate — and possibly prosecute — Justice Department officials in Chicago and Washington D.C. for criminal contempt. The …

There’s no question in Mike Singletary’s mind who the best player in the league is. It’s not Bears quarterback Caleb Williams — though Williams reminds Singletary a lot of his choice, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Hands down, I’m going to …