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Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69. Todd died Wednesday at his home …

Libertyville’s football stadium is snug, especially in 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 impact 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 …

Detectives are continuing an investigation into the death of a woman who was found with her foot severed last month in the South Loop. Officers found the 36-year-old’s body when they responded to a well-being check about 7:20 p.m. Oct. …

Key points about Medicare’s big changes for 2025 Deadline: You have until Dec. 7 to make decisions about next year’s coverage.Changes: A new law will cap your out-of-pocket costs for drugs at $2,000, cap co-payments for most insulin products at …

It’s unfortunate we don’t have Aretha Franklin around anymore to remind us about respect. Americans, when encountering fellow compatriots of opposing political opinions, or a person from a different religion or race, must treat each other with respect. Doing so …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. FIELD NOTES WILD OF THE WEEK Reilly Manz photographed “this striking male Harlequin duck . . . navigating serious surf along Montrose Point” on Nov. 2. “A friend with the Chicago Ornithological …

No matter how hot coach Matt Eberflus’ seat gets, he always has had one thing in his favor. Unlike Matt Nagy before him, he at least has gotten his side of the ball right. With a helping hand from general …

WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL The Bears’ hopes of rediscovering their pre-bye offensive groove (36 points against the Panthers, 35 against the Jaguars) will be complicated by the absence of both starting offensive tackles. Right tackle Darnell Wright (knee) …

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is Saturday, and Burger King, McDonald’s, Wingstop, Popeyes, Chick-fil-A and Jack in the Box are among the fast-food chains offering freebies and other deals and discounts to bring in customers for the promotion. Burger King …

It’s the year of the quarterback in Illinois prep football, and Libertyville’s Quinn Schambow might be putting together the best season of all. Through 10 games, the 6-foot, 197-pound senior has thrown for 50 touchdowns. That’s the seventh-highest total for …

A man was arrested after he allegedly shot another man in South Chicago Friday night during a verbal altercation, according to Chicago police. Two men, 42 and 33, were in a verbal altercation that became physical in the 8000 block …

A man was killed after getting punched on the Near West Side Friday night, according to Chicago police. A man, 66, was in a physical altercation with another man, 34, inside a residence in the 1300 block of West 13th …

A man was critically injured in a shooting in East Garfield Park Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. A man, 55, was on the sidewalk in the 200 block of North Hamlin Avenue at 2:06 a.m. when he heard a …

A woman was killed and five others injured after a crash in Hyde Park early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. A woman, 20, was driving a gray sedan with two passengers northbound in the southbound lanes in the 5200 …

A man was found fatally shot in Auburn Gresham early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. A witness heard gunshots in the 8400 block of South May Street at 3:25 a.m. and found a 68-year-old man who had been shot …

An Illinois woman is one lucky lady after initially forgetting about a lottery ticket at the bottom of her purse, only to find out she had won $1 million when she remembered to check it. The woman, who wanted to …

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 …