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It had been years since Edgar Mercado had eaten at a Taco Bell restaurant. But early last month, his 14-year-old son wanted some, so he took him to the one near Belmont and Milwaukee avenues. “We ate there. A couple …

BOSTON — White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has a skill that came in handy Tuesday night when starting pitcher Davis Martin wasn’t fooling the Red Sox in the first inning. “I would say I’m good at picking up patterns, good …

Alex Blacio was everyone’s “rock.” He was a steady presence in his family, according to his relatives. The teen played volleyball through middle and high school — becoming the captain of the varsity volleyball team at Lake View High School …

DiJonai Carrington didn’t want to put too much pressure on herself to instantly return to her old form — after all, it had been nearly a year since she’d played in a game. Maybe that’s partly why her comeback has …

BOSTON — Nothing is going right for the White Sox against the Red Sox, on the mound, in the field and at the plate. Sean Burke struggled in the ballpark of his youth, Sam Antonacci made two costly mistakes and …

A man has been charged in the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in River North, according to Chicago police. Rashawn Ward, 31, faces a charge of first-degree murder and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a …

Nothing about Ariel Atkins’ fresh start with the Sparks has gone as planned. Not one thing. Kelsey Plum, the superstar guard she was supposed to pair with in the backcourt? Traded to the Mercury at the deadline. Raegan Pebley, the …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 6 p.m. (4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Discussions about home repairs …

As the Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians launched, Elizabeth Grossman started to hear from other artists — like musicians and actors — seeking solutions for accessing healthcare. This week, the Chicago-based group released its first report detailing their survey of …

When Ron “OJ” Parson thinks about the past century of Black arts, he can’t help but zero in on one genre: theater. The resident artist of the University of Chicago’s Court Theatre, Parson had an idea about a decade ago …

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Jessica Skalka, 37, rounded the corner of a homemade bar in her dad’s garage, passing a framed collage of cutout newspaper clips marking …

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, my cousin “Roy” introduced me to his friends, who, once a month, have a party at the home of one of the couples. We would eat and then play a form of dominoes. It was …

At a press conference on July 2, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said she had “tremendous evidence” proving that David Hearn had deliberately caused more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: BP has locked out about 800 refinery workers in Whiting, Indiana, without pay for 140 days. We look into where things stand. 🗞️ Plus: Chicago State brings Division I football back to the city, the …

Ben Johnson made his acting debut over the summer when he filmed a brief appearance in a Bears-themed Hallmark Channel movie. Two of Johnson’s players appear in “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story,” which will premiere Oct. 17 on the …

Less than two hours after Bears coach Ben Johnson said he hoped to have “clarity” at his starting left tackle spot by the middle of next week, things got murky again. Braxton Jones, the overwhelming favorite to win the job, …

Breaking down the Bears’ physical Thursday training camp practice: What happened Quarterback Caleb Williams was much sharper than he was Tuesday, the last time the Bears held a padded practice. He finished Thursday’s session with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Luther …

(AP) — Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say. At least 345 people in 27 states have been reported getting sick from the salmonella strain linked …

The family of a woman killed in a boat crash on the Fox River last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man who caused it. Magdalena Jablonska, of Des Plaines, was out on the river with her …

Un adolescente de 16 años que iba en un scooter eléctrico fue atropellado mortalmente por un conductor de camión en North Center el lunes, convirtiéndose en el tercer adolescente muerto en un accidente de tráfico relacionado con patines eléctricos este …