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Theater “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is the true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-topping American rock icon. The musical, created in collaboration with Diamond, who has sold more than 130 million records, includes …

SAN ANTONIO — When Cubs fans packed into Wrigley Field in late September to give right-hander Kyle Hendricks a storybook send-off, he was expected to land with another team in free agency. That suspicion became reality Wednesday, when he reportedly …

After months of campaigning for Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama released a statement Wednesday acknowledging Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential election. “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given …

A Cook County judge handed down a guilty verdict Wednesday for the gunman in a fatal shooting that erupted during a chaotic melee at the 2021 Puerto Rican Day celebration in Humboldt Park. In convicting Anthony Lorenzi of second-degree murder, …

The presidential vote for the city of Chicago and state of Illinois showed that Donald Trump made gains in this deep blue city and state with Tuesday marking the best he has done in his three times on the ballot. …

One Cook County judge was losing his bid to keep his job and two more were in peril as vote counting continued after Tuesday’s election. Shannon O’Malley — one of two judges facing questions about whether they live in Cook …

From the 1990s through the 2000s, Hugh Grant had a magnificent run as an exceedingly charming and decent leading man in films such as “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually,” though he occasionally played a real …

Federal jurors Wednesday heard Michael J. Madigan’s allies talking on secret FBI recordings about an “old-fashioned patronage system,” the need to keep Madigan “happy” in Springfield and how it’s unwise to “put anything in writing” because “all that can do …

A man was fatally shot inside his vehicle in East Garfield Park Wednesday afternoon. Quentin Bobo, 41, was found unresponsive inside his vehicle after he hit a parked car in the 600 block of North Lawndale Avenue about 12:15 p.m., …

SAN ANTONIO — By the end of the season, the Cubs’ lineup was far more balanced than it had been earlier in the year, thanks in large part to adjustments made by young hitters Pete Crow-Armstrong and Miguel Amaya. But …

Homeowners and renters in the Chicago area who were left with disaster-related damages in July have two weeks left to apply for assistance. Those whose homes were damaged by the storms, tornadoes or flooding between July 13-15 could qualify for …

Voters in a small portion of Lincoln Square overwhelmingly repealed a ban on alcohol sales that dates back more than 100 years. Nearly 85% of the votes cast — 285 of 336 — on the referendum in the 9th precinct …

Embattled Cook County Judge E. Kenneth Wright was referred to a state disciplinary board on Wednesday by the chief judge after an Injustice Watch investigation found he took inappropriate homestead and senior tax exemptions on a house he owned in …

DALLAS — The 10-day window before guard Lonzo Ball’s sprained right wrist is reevaluated is up Thursday, but don’t expect to see him on the court anytime soon. Initially, the injury didn’t appear serious when it was announced last week. …

Donald Trump won the presidential race, and his win may very well be America’s loss. The president-elect and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Wednesday and agreed on the need to “unify the country.” Let’s hope that’s the case, though …

Patrick Kane, arguably the face of the 21st-century Blackhawks, now feels like a genuine Red Wing. The future Hall of Fame forward said as much Wednesday before helping the Wings beat the Hawks 4-1 in his second visit to Chicago …

DALLAS — The pass came in Mavericks star Luka Doncic’s direction, and rather than just catch the ball, he nonchalantly did a soccer chest trap, let the ball trickle down into his hands and took a wild step-back three-pointer against …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A difficult day This is a challenging day on many fronts. Power …

LAS VEGAS — Connecticut has dominated the last two NCAA men’s basketball tournaments, having beaten the spread in all 12 games en route to two national championships. However, the Huskies’ rule extends to 2018. Danny Hurley took over as coach, …

DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with a couple for 30 years. Both are alcoholics. They function, work at farmers’ markets, are sociable, have a house and pay their bills. Yet, at least once, maybe twice a month, they get …