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Unsure what to do with your leftover decorative pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns from the Halloween season? There’s a social and sustainable way to get rid of them this weekend. Several pumpkin smashes are happening across the Chicago area on Saturday. Participants …

The Blackhawks had poor performances on both legs of their back-to-back set this week. Their 3-1 loss to the Stars on Thursday built upon their 4-1 loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday in the worst way. They were sloppy, …

For the second consecutive night, the Bulls were done in by blown defensive assignments and not enough physicality in the paint. But mostly by star power. After Luka Doncic ran the Bulls out of the gym in Dallas, Anthony Edwards …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Discussions with friends and groups will be positive this morning. Some of you might make travel plans. …

Gov. JB Pritzker is combing through hundreds of pages of Project 2025, shoring up legal resources and finding ways to further expand reproductive rights and environmental protections — all while he explores his own political future. It’s not the election …

When Benjamin Franklin was asked whether this new Constitution being hashed out was establishing a monarchy or a republic, he famously replied: “A republic, if you can keep it.” And since that day in 1787, the United States of America …

In the lead-up to last Tuesday’s general election, both presidential candidates made a point of visiting religious congregations and meeting with faith leaders — a time-honored part of politicking aimed at courting voters in the flocks. In Illinois, political candidates …

The Small Business Administration said it backed $56 billion in financing to small businesses and disaster-affected areas during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, up 7% from a year prior. The growth was driven by smaller loans, the agency said …

DEAR ABBY: My elementary school teacher passed away recently. I hadn’t seen her in more than 20 years because of how she made me feel. I remember her as manipulative and having a negative attitude toward the less fortunate. Because …

There’s been a sharp decline in the number of migrants arriving in Chicago, but things haven’t slowed down for Maureen Graves, a lawyer doing volunteer work to help them. At first, she worked to find basic necessities for the new …

With federal COVID-19 relief funds set to expire in 2026, public transit operators across the Chicago region are confronting a $730 million budget shortfall. This impending fiscal cliff has spurred proposals to reform and potentially consolidate CTA, Metra, Pace and …

When Vamarr Hunter first walked into Give Me Some Sugah bakery in South Shore 14 years ago, he immediately felt at home. The walls showcased local art, R&B music was playing, and the tablecloths were made of leather. It was …

A person was found shot and killed late Thursday night in an East Garfield Park neighborhood alley. About 10:35 p.m., officers responding to a call of shots fired in the 2700 block of West Harrison Street found the person in …

On the night Breonna Taylor died, Detective Brett Hankison stood outside her apartment and blindly fired 10 rounds through a bedroom window and a sliding glass door, both of which were covered by blinds and curtains. Based on that reckless …

Gruff, grizzled Blackhawks forward Pat Maroon looks like someone who would enjoy chewing tobacco, and he does. He usually keeps some pouches in his locker. When that tobacco goes missing, though, it might be surprising to hear that Lukas Reichel …

“It isn’t a hard choice,” we said. On one side was a candidate who would abide by the Constitution and laws of the United States and accept the outcome of elections. On the other was a candidate refusing to accept …

Of all the photos I have of our cat Albert, the one that best illustrates his unique, unforgettable personality is the one where he’s posing as “The Orange Dog,” a founding member of the three-dog, one-cat security team at Cypress …

The Bears invested in the wide receiver position like no other team in football this offseason. In March, they traded a fourth-round pick to the Chargers for — and committed $23.1 million to — six-time Pro Bowl player Keenan Allen. …

It’s a Monday afternoon, and a dozen or so Hubbard Street dancers are puzzling over a fresh section of “Sweet Gwen Suite,” co-created by the legendary Broadway choreographer Bob Fosse and his third wife, Gwen Verdon. The piece is both …

Perfection was the best way to describe Loyola last season. The Ramblers played top competition all season and were battle-tested throughout their run that resulted in a IHSA Class 4A state championship. Led by Paige Engels and Kelsey Langston — …