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In a legal career spanning more than 40 years, Frank Nitikman helped some of Chicago’s most prominent people plan their estates and safeguard their investments. He also traveled the world, danced the twist with Chubby Checker and appeared as an …

A man was fatally shot near O’Hare Airport Friday night, according to Schiller Park police. At 11:32 p.m., Schiller Park police responded to a report of shots fired in a parking lot in the 10200 block of West Irving Park …

A man charged in the fatal shooting of two men at Navy Pier was ordered held while pending trial Saturday. Raylon East, a 36-year-old South Shore resident, faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony unlawful use …

After a set of Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts last week in which Riccardo Muti led two much-played, canonic works by Ludwig van Beethoven, things took a more adventuresome turn in his return Thursday evening to Symphony Center, and the result …

Desperate for offensive line depth, the Bears activated guard Ryan Bates from injured reserve and promoted tackle Jake Curhan from the practice squad on Saturday. The Bears also promoted linebacker Carl Jones from the practice squad for special teams help. …

Teens, their families and staff with the Gary Comer Youth Center and Future Farmers of America smashed unsold pumpkins from different grocery stores around the area on Saturday at Comer Crops Youth Farm, 7230 S. Chicago Ave. Some of those …

When Jen Plumridge attended CHIRP Record Fair and Other Delights on Saturday, she did her fair share of shopping and observing. “It’s interesting to see who comes to these events and what they’re looking for,” said Plumridge, 34, of Edgewater. …

Libertyville’s football stadium is snug, especially near the end zones. So when Lake Forest quarterback Danny Van Camp started the game-winning drive at the Scouts’ 1 with 1:41 left in the fourth quarter, several hundred Libertyville fans were screaming and …

A man has died nearly two weeks after he was hit by a car while riding a bike in East Pilsen. The 64-year-old was riding his bike about 4:15 a.m. Oct. 27 in the 1900 block of South Union Avenue …

The effect of Alec Martinez’s absence on the Blackhawks’ defense probably hasn’t been appreciated enough. ‘‘There’s just a calmness that comes with him,’’ captain Nick Foligno said recently. ‘‘He’s so good with the guys in the room. But also [because …

The embattled chief of Chicago’s police oversight agency defended her handling of some of the department’s investigations into serious police misconduct as some alderpersons questioned the effectiveness of the agency. Testifying Saturday at a City Council budget hearing, Andrea Kersten, …

A longtime Chicago-area pastor is being investigated by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services over an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. The Rev. Martin Marren is an associate pastor at St. John Fisher Parish in Beverly …

Residents in seven downstate counties voted in Tuesday’s election to explore the idea of breaking away from Illinois to form a new state. The counties join a growing number of other right-leaning downstate counties that have approved similar nonbinding measures …

It took awhile, but all the pieces are back in place for St. Laurence. Running back Harley Rizzs and quarterback Chase Kwiatkowski missed multiple games because of injuries. Senior linebacker Brendan Carroll also had a significant injury, breaking his right …

Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina. A cause of death wasn’t …

ATLANTA — Guard Zach LaVine operates from a soundproof sphere. The speculation about his future hasn’t died down since the start of the season, but coach Billy Donovan says he has kept his focus on Bulls basketball. On media day …

Tito Puente Jr. is proud to share his father’s musical and military legacy with the next generation. Students from Charles A. Prosser Career Academy and nearby elementary schools gathered in the high school’s auditorium for a Friday morning assembly to …

The husband of a woman found dead in a South Loop high-rise last month has been ordered not to access her remains in a lawsuit in which the woman’s parents cite the husband’s alleged abusive behavior. Caitlin Tracey, 36, of …

A person was shot and killed Saturday in West Pullman on the Far South Side. The person, a male whose age wasn’t known, was on the street about 7 p.m. in the first block of West 125th Street when someone …

ATLANTA — It was a whatever-it-takes game for Bulls guard Zach LaVine. Sitting in street clothes the previous three games while nursing a strained adductor and watching too many bad moments, LaVine knew it was time to right the ship. …