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We asked readers if they’ve owned a Schwinn bike and to tell us their story. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity: “On my 7th birthday in August 1950, my parents thrilled me with a new maroon and yellow-striped, …

Ah, the Packers. Just what the Bears and Matt Eberflus need. Or not. The last time the Bears were wallowing in their own dysfunction with the Packers up next — in 2014 under Marc Trestman — they turned an opportunity …

These are notes from a column written Oct. 4. Going into Week 5. Notes that saw this day coming. Notes that became evidence. • Damn! Is Keenan Allen that important? DJ Moore facial expressions aside . . . asking a rookie QB …

WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL After three weeks of regression, there’s a sense of anticipation as Thomas Brown takes over for Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. Brown can’t change too much in midstream, but a ‘‘fresh perspective,’’ as tight …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. BUCK OF THE WEEK: UNPLUGGED Glenn Ferencz emailed the photo above, noting, “Ran into this gentleman at the Skokie Lagoons.” We are just past the peak of the rut, but it is …

The Nutcracker, The Grand Kyiv Ballet | Nov. 16-17 Featuring dancers from Ukraine performing Tchaikovsky’s classic. Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, $44-$89; visit athenaeumcenter.org Beyond the Nutcracker, Ballet 5:8 | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Presents a twist on the holiday classic …

A man was killed in a car accident in Archer Heights early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. The man, 24, was driving a silver SUV northbound in the 4300 block of South Pulaski Road at 12:24 a.m. when a …

No one was injured after an off-duty Chicago police officer exchanged gunfire with two people in the South Loop early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. A man, 25, was on the sidewalk in the first block of West Polk …

CLEVELAND – Zach LaVine’s eyes lit up, even before the question asked of him was complete. “Oooohhhhh … Pat looked good,” LaVine said with a big smirk. “Keep him there.” Keep him there. A shared sentiment by many when Williams …

A missing Wisconsin man was found dead in Rosemont Friday, according to Illinois State Police. A car was found partially submerged in a creek at the bottom of the embankment on the curve of the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to …

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Saturday he will not attend funeral services next week for slain Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez after initially saying he would despite the family’s wishes. “The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my …

Even a baseball fan knows that when you’re squared off against a college football superpower such as No. 2-ranked Ohio State, you don’t fumble away a prime scoring opportunity on your very opening possession. And perhaps the very last thing …

The Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon kicked off its 10th season this weekend. The one-quarter-mile, curved ice rink in the middle of Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., has become an annual winter tradition since it first opened in …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Blackhawks will be without both Seth Jones and Taylor Hall on Saturday against the Canucks, voluntarily in one case and not in the other. Jones will be placed on injured reserve with a right foot …

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 …

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 a 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 …

The defining moment of Friday’s Class 8A quarterfinal between York and Warren came early in the third quarter. With Warren facing a second-and-seven deep in its own territory, the handoff went to star running back Aaron Stewart. But York’s Joe …

A man is in critical condition after being shot inside a West Englewood gas station Friday. The 19-year-old was inside the station about 6:30 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Damen Avenue when someone walked up to him and …