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There’s a line in the musical “Operation Mincemeat,” after one of the characters is outed as an aspiring screenwriter. Hoping to one day create a movie version of their wartime deception mission, he’s asked, incredulously, what could be worse than …

Regenerative tourism harnesses the power of sustainable travel to transform places and communities for the better. In this series, we look at Midwestern towns and small cities that have leaned into tourism to help lift local economies and create destinations …

Late in the Bears’ 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday, with the game well in hand, tight end Cole Kmet was waving frantically to the raucous crowd at Soldier Field to quiet down. He and his teammates could barely …

DEAR ABBY: I am a 79-year-old woman who, over time, has suffered the loss of several family members. Now I’m facing the worst loss imaginable. A year ago, my 24-year-old grandson “Rafe” cut himself off from his father and from …

As predictions of a blue wave swell, it’s worthwhile to remember that polls are sometimes wrong, that surveys have tended to undercount Donald Trump voters (though they have been better in midterms), that professional prognosticators can err, and that Allan …

Tuesday was supposed to be a big day for Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt, a little-known first-term junior senator whose main claim to fame thus far was the 25 lawsuits he filed against President Joe Biden’s administration in a span of …

With the Supreme Court’s rejection of Donald Trump’s executive order curtailing mail-in voting, it seems certain he is ready to declare any Democratic victories in November as frauds. So it is particularly important to look back on that election Trump …

A gunman was seen running away from a Portage Park smoke shop after fatally shooting a man inside the business Thursday night. Jefferson Park District officers on a traffic stop were flagged down by a witness who saw a suspicious …

An intoxicated man holed up inside a home who caused a nearly 2-hour long standoff is in police custody after firing a gun early Friday in West Pullman, police said. Around 12:10 a.m. a SWAT incident was declared when a …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Due to the damaged credibility of U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office, U.S. District Judge April Perry said prosecutors need to testify under oath in the tainted “Broadview Six” case. 🗞️ Plus: A new report …

Calling all Norway spruces or fir trees – the search is underway for Chicago’s next Christmas tree. Tree owners across the Chicago area can submit a tree for consideration as the centerpiece of the 2026 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking …

Bears coach Ben Johnson is always just off the boil, a seething, simmering study in intensity that rarely ever explodes. As dueling Lions coordinators from 2022-24, Aaron Glenn was his friend, coworker and alter ego. During training camp practices, Glenn …

A Friday morning shooting in the South Shore neighborhood has left a 23-year-old man dead. The attack happened at 6:55 a.m. in the 1500 block of East 72nd Place, according to police. The 23-year-old man was found dead outside the …

A Friday morning shooting attack has left an 18-year-old man dead in Englewood. The 18-year-old was found unresponsive suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside in the 400 block of West 61st Street at about 7:55 a.m., according to police. The …

When Carrie Pullie talked to artist Joe “Cujo” Nelson about a two-story mural for a youth maker space, she quickly knew that he was the right person for the job. “We wanted the youth to feel welcomed, and somehow we …

CLEVELAND — The White Sox will start rookie left-hander Hagen Smith against the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday. He’ll face Guardians righty Parker Messick. Smith opened Game 1 of the wild-card series against the …

Bears coach Ben Johnson isn’t normally one to veer into some nonsense, but he’s been getting a chuckle out of hiding his quarterback plan against the Jets on Sunday. He was back at it as he took the microphone Friday …

Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis shared the news online (Picture: Getty) Elon Musk’s longtime girlfriend and mother to four of his children has announced their breakup after recently exchanging ‘I love yous’. Taking to X, Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis shared a …

Chicago will double its efforts to assist people experiencing mental health crises, expanding its citywide response program beginning next week. Starting Monday, the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program will extend its hours of operation to 8 a.m. to …