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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 …

A man was fatally shot Wednesday night in Englewood on the South Side. About 9:20 p.m., the 36-year-old man was arguing with a two people in the 7000 block of South Ashland Avenue when one of them opened fire, Chicago …

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Thursday on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway in Fuller Park on the South Side. Around 12:25 a.m., a vehicle struck 28-year-old Rashid A. Shepard in the left lane at 43rd Street, …

Three suspects were in custody after a person was kidnapped Wednesday afternoon at a gas station in Lombard. Around noon, the victim, who was selling personal property, met with three people at a gas station at North Avenue and Main …

Two Jewish DePaul students showing support for Israel were punched Wednesday afternoon outside the Lincoln Park campus, police said. About 3:20 p.m., the students were outside the student center in the 2200 block of North Sheffield Avenue when two masked …

Even growing up as a racing fan, Tyler Reddick couldn’t have envisioned himself in this position, vying for a NASCAR Cup Series title on Sunday. “I’d only dreamed of one day racing in the Cup Series, let alone winning [NASCAR …

The family of one of two men fatally shot by a “disgruntled employee” at Navy Pier is struggling to accept the loss of such a “caring, giving person.” Lamont Johnson, 51, of Lansing, was identified as one of two men …

President Joe Biden said Thursday he has assured president-elect Donald Trump that there will be “a peaceful and orderly transition. That’s what the American people deserve.” Biden spoke in the Rose Garden to a crowd of staff and other supporters. …

The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Sunday against the Patriots at Soldier Field (noon, Fox 32): Rick Morrissey Bears, 24-14: Coming off two humiliating defeats, the Bears need a life preserver. Enter the Patriots, who are …

View real-time results on the 2024 general election from the AP. Community organizer and former elementary school principal Jessica Biggs won the seat on Chicago’s first elected school board for District 6, according to the Associated Press. “I feel really …

Federal jurors heard Michael J. Madigan’s longtime ally complaining about a Peoples Gas representative who took offense “when people ask for favors” — and they heard him griping about it Thursday on a secretly recorded call with Madigan’s son. The …

In a courtroom packed with police, a man was ordered detained Thursday in the killing of Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez in a burst of rapid fire during a traffic stop in Chatham on the South Side that also claimed the …

Finally, we have some good news for Comcast customers in the company’s carriage dispute with the fledgling Chicago Sports Network. No, the new home of the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks won’t appear where the defunct NBC Sports Chicago did …

Carlos Rivas Jr. derrotó a Jason Dónes para quedarse con el escaño del Distrito 3 de la Junta Escolar de Chicago en una carrera polarizada marcada por grandes donaciones en apoyo de grupos firmemente opuestos, según los resultados de la …