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Eight might not be all that great for College Football Playoff hopeful Notre Dame. A ranking of seventh or sixth would allow the Irish to breathe easier. There almost certainly will be a gleeful rendition of the school’s alma mater …

Police Supt. Larry Snelling strongly reaffirmed his commitment to constitutional policing Friday, saying he convinced Mayor Brandon Johnson to reverse at least one of the cuts that could undermine the Chicago Police Department’s effort to comply with a federal consent …

The late H.L. Mencken has always been among my favorite misanthropes. Like all satirists, he took a dim view of human nature. One of my favorite Mencken epigrams seems particularly apt in the wake of the recent presidential election. “Democracy,” …

The Bears have lost 10 consecutive games to the Packers. They’ve lost 15 of the last 16, 19 of the last 21 and 23 of the last 26. Other than that, the rivalry has been up for grabs. In this …

In her 2018 memoir “Full Disclosure,” the award-winning adult film star and director Stormy Daniels describes Donald Trump’s “anatomy” as part Toad, as in the mushroom character from the Super Mario Kart video game series. She should know, having seen …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Blackhawks wanted, intended and were built to be better this season. And they have been more competitive. Eight of their 11 losses have been by one goal, excluding empty-net goals, and they’ve been blown out …

My family never observed Thanksgiving until I was a teenager. Although they were no strangers to the grim after-effects of colonization, my Indian immigrant parents weren’t taking a principled stance with Indigenous tribes to mourn the European settlers’ arrival in …

The Bears’ plan to put as little burden on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has been flipped upside down. Even with Williams hyped as the most talented and NFL-ready draft prospect in years and the slam-dunk No. 1 pick in the …

Just about nothing happened in the first week of veto session in the House and the Senate. The Democratic legislative leaders are still trying to figure out what their members want to do in the wake of Republican President-elect Donald …

On Friday, Chicago talk radio host Perri Small signed off for the final time, ending a 30-year career with the Black-owned WVON radio station. But the Roseland Heights resident’s mood was far from melancholy. “I haven’t been this happy since …

It hardly has been smooth sailing for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during his rookie season, and the most treacherous waters lie ahead. While much has been made about the Packers game Sunday being the launch of a brutal second half …

Mount Trumpmore? Hmmmm. Sneed could swear she hears the faint sound of chiseling in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s mandate-driven national election. Is it Trump hammering out plans to realize his childhood dream of being enshrined on Mount Rushmore? …

The Storm’s coaching staff is under investigation for alleged player mistreatment, a source told the Sun-Times on Friday. A law firm hired by the team is looking into accusations of alleged harassment and bullying by the coaching staff tied to …

Republican Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison on Friday called for the resignation of Democratic Board of Review member Samantha Steele, who was arrested and charged with DUI in Chicago. WBEZ and the Sun-Times first reported on Steele’s arrest Sunday — …

Sunday, the Sky will partake in the WNBA draft lottery for the first time since 2018. It’s a privilege awarded to the league’s bottom four teams, with the Sky being one of them after finishing the season with a 13-27 …

CLEVELAND — The Rockets don’t have to worry about having to prepare for Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s return Sunday. According to coach Billy Donovan, the Bulls’ four opponents after that — the Pistons, Bucks, Hawks and Grizzlies — safely can …

CLEVELAND — The phones came out instantly as the Bulls began filing into the visitors’ locker room Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. They weren’t checking text messages, either. ‘‘Did the Cavs win?’’ guard Zach LaVine asked, minutes after the Bulls …

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced he will attend funeral services next week for slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez — despite the family’s wishes, according to a published report. The Mayor’s office told CBS News Chicago Friday that Johnson planed …

Naperville Central’s defense was nearly flawless in a 24-7 win against undefeated Lyons on Friday in Western Springs.  But even the defensive stars wanted to talk about DeShaun Williams’ touchdown catch after clinching a spot in the Class 8A semifinals …

A man was fatally shot and man employed by a nearby business was wounded during a gunfight Friday night in Garfield Ridge. Two men, ages 27 and 31, approached the employee outside the business in the 7000 block of West …