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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 was completed. ‘‘Ooh . . . Pat looked good,’’ LaVine said with a big smirk. ‘‘Keep him there.’’ It’s a sentiment shared by many when forward Patrick Williams has a splashy …

A missing Wisconsin man was found dead in Rosemont on Friday, Illinois State Police said. 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 backed away Saturday from his previously announced plans to go to the funeral services for slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, bowing to the wishes of Martinez’s family. “I heard from the family and am honoring their …

Even a baseball fan with Cubs blue on the brain knows that when you’re matched up against a college football superpower, such as No. 2-ranked Ohio State, you don’t fumble away a prime scoring opportunity on your first possession. But …

Dozens of families flocked to the Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon on Saturday, as the popular winter attraction kicked off its 10th season. The quarter-mile, curved ice rink in the middle of Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., has …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Blackhawks were without Seth Jones and Taylor Hall on Saturday against the Canucks. Jones was put on injured reserve with a right foot injury he suffered in the Hawks’ loss Thursday against the Kraken. Depth …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — During the Blackhawks‘ morning skate Saturday at Rogers Arena, Connor Bedard glanced around and saw a large group of kids amid the empty seats. At first, he thought they were Hawks fans — they were all …

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois hasn’t had much of a home-field advantage at Memoria Stadium for some time. Of course, the Illini haven’t had the talent to exploit such an advantage in a long time. That hasn’t been the case this season. …

On Saturday, more than 50 Jeremy Allen White lookalikes descended on the sledding hill in Humboldt Park to compete for $50 and a pack of Marlboro Red cigarettes. Hundreds of spectators cheered and applauded as each contestant stepped forward to …

Loyola against Maine South doesn’t need to be hyped up — two of the premier programs in the state squaring off in a Class 8A quarterfinal. But after almost two quarters of clunky football Saturday, the game needed some juice. …

A Chicago-area pastor has been reinstated after he was briefly investigated over an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services closed its investigation into the Rev. Martin Marren after about a week, …

Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given. Karolyi …

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Riley Leonard passed for three touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense forced five turnovers as the No. 8 Fighting Irish beat Virginia 35-14 on Saturday. Leonard was 22 for 33 for 214 yards as Notre Dame (9-1) …

Chicago police are alerting South Side residents about more than a dozen recent robberies committed by the same group. The 17 robberies date back to Oct. 19, but 15 of them occurred between Nov. 10 and Friday, according to police. …