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It’s being talked about daily, preached ad nauseam by coach Billy Donovan and his staff, including during the Monday morning shootaround. Yet, there the Bulls players were once again, starting a game with little urgency, grabbing the shovels, finding some …

Scattered showers and gusty winds will make for a gloomy Election Day in the Chicago area. Showers and isolated thunderstorms were expected to begin Monday night and could bring between 1 and 2 inches of rain, according to the National …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 to 9:45 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Professional and business concerns are your focus. Nevertheless, be aware …

Moroccan vegetable stew with couscous Makes 6 servings Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 15 minutes, plus couscous INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon minced …

The battle between Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, who would make history as the first woman and the first Asian American to win the presidency, and former President Donald Trump, who wants to avenge his 2020 loss and has …

DEAR ABBY: My sister recently lost her husband, who passed away after a brief fight with cancer. Her daughter, my niece, was scheduled to be married later this year. They struggle with finances, and my brother-in-law’s death exacerbated the situation. …

Now in its final months, the Biden administration has a chance to cement its powerful legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame duck session on Nov. 12. The administration should pull out all the stops to work …

Voters will consider three state-wide advisory referendums on the ballot Tuesday, including whether state lawmakers should push for higher taxes on the wealthiest class of Illinoisans to pay for statewide property tax relief. The measure calls for imposition of a …

There’s an election night event for everyone, from those who will be looking over results every second or those who would rather distract themselves with food or games. Here are 30 happening across the Chicago area. Election Day at Sidetrack …

Long before Earl Grey, Darjeeling and oolong reached our shores, there was yaupon. Tea brewed from the leaves of the yaupon holly has been part of the North American diet for more than 1,000 years, consumed by Indigenous tribes as …

The Bears got something — a very little something — in exchange for running back Khalil Herbert. On Tuesday morning, hours before the NFL’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, they sent the running back to the Bengals for a seventh-round pick …

Election Day is here, and the Chicago Sun-Times wants to make it as easy as possible for everyone in the Chicago area to stay informed on behalf of our democracy. So we’re turning off our registration wall for the next …

After a decades-long fight to have a direct say in the direction of Chicago Public Schools, voters Tuesday will decide for the first time who will represent them on the city’s school board. The election is an important moment for …

The dairy aisle can be intimidating these days: Aside from regular cow’s milk, there are endless dairy-free choices that offer varying benefits and tastes. The global oat milk industry was valued at more than $1.5 billion last year, according to …

Democrat frontrunner Monica Gordon faces two little known opponents in the race for Cook County clerk. Gordon is a first-term commissioner on the county board, representing a district that stretches from the tip of the south suburbs to the far …

If the Bears had responded to the Hail Mary debacle against the Commanders with a supreme performance in a victory over the Cardinals, you know general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus would have been celebrating the team’s character, …

In a burst of “rapid fire” a suspect fatally shot someone riding in his vehicle and a Chicago police officer during a traffic stop in Chatham Monday night, police said. The 26-year-old officer, Enrique Martinez, was pronounced dead at 8:14 …

Finding hints of perch and getting itchy for ice fishing lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Sam Eble emailed the photo at the top two weeks ago, then I screwed up and lost track of the email. I enjoyed …

Mortal Kombat. NBA Jam. Cruis’N USA. Tron. NARC. Anyone even loosely familiar with the world of video gaming has probably heard of at least one of these once (and in some cases, still) hugely popular games, but less widely known …

In Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, Democrat incumbent Sean Casten faces a challenge from energy consultant Niki Conforti, whose 2022 effort to become the Republican nominee in the west suburban district fell short. But since securing her place on the ballot, …