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A settlement for $550,000 was reached with a Glenview construction company accused of misclassifying and underpaying employees for six years, according to the Illinois attorney general’s office. Polo Masonry Builders Inc., United Builders Group Co. and company owners Petro Pariychuk …

A woman faces hate crime charges after allegedly berating a man wearing a hoodie with the word “Palestine” on it at a Downers Grove Panera restaurant. Alexandra Szustakiewicz, a 64-year-old Darien woman, allegedly confronted the man and yelled expletives at …

DETROIT — Bob Love’s playing career for the Bulls was legendary. That’s why his No. 10 is one of four retired jersey numbers hanging from the rafters of the United Center. But on the day the Bulls announced that Love, …

DETROIT — There was fight from the Bulls. No, really, with just over a minute left in the first quarter Monday night at Little Caesers Arena, Pistons center Isaiah Stewart and Bulls reserve guard Dalen Terry got tangled up on …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day You might want to retire by yourself and enjoy your own privacy, especially at home among familiar …

‘Tis the season! And with the season of holiday joy also comes preparing your small business and its finances. Being one step ahead of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is all about forecasting cash flow, hiring seasonal …

Salisbury steak Makes 4 servings Preparation time: about 15 minutes Cooking time: less than 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs 1 egg white, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons 1% …

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my girlfriend, “Kim,” for a year and a half. We are both in our 40s and very independent. Her mother struggles with our relationship because we are two women. She has told Kim our …

The older man in the fire-engine red shirt and pressed white pants shuffled over to the gym mats and began growling commands. “No, no, no! Don’t reach back — reach forward,” he told a 10-year-old girl with ropy braids. Then …

Tom Jeffries made his first buck with a bow a big deal. On Nov. 1, he arrowed a wide nine-point buck in Kendall County. “The buck field dressed at a whooping 268 pounds and was estimated to be over 8 …

One person was dead and four others were injured when a stolen car crashed into a pole early Tuesday in Greater Grand Crossing on the South Side. Around 2:10 a.m., the group of five were traveling south in a white …

Lower-income older folks who own homes in Illinois, the highest property tax state in the Midwest, for decades have received a critical tax break known as the “senior freeze.” Officially, it’s called the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze, and it’s …

There is a place for salad on the holiday table. With festive feasts that consist of meaty roasts, gooey casseroles and creamy mashes, a fresh and leafy salad is a welcome accompaniment to a celebratory meal. You could simply rely …

Join Lynn Sweet for an election postmortem and a look ahead at the Trump presidency in a conversation with political scientist Norm Ornstein. When: Available to stream starting Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. CT.Where: suntimes.com/atvt RSVP for a reminder …

A Chicago rapper has pleaded guilty for his role in the wire fraud conspiracy case involving fellow local rapper G Herbo. Terrence Bender, 32, entered a plea Thursday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a Massachusetts …

The freedom to dissent without fear of government retribution is a vital part of a well-functioning democracy. That principle is not altered by any single event, nor any single election. Yet, as early as this week, the U.S. House of …

A suspect is in custody and another is at-large after a retired Chicago police sergeant was shot and critically wounded Monday morning in North Center, according to police and the local alderperson. The former sergeant, 74, was shot twice in …

Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez was an “exemplary” officer who sacrificed his life while working in one of the toughest districts on the South Side, CPD Supt. Larry Snelling told a packed church Monday at the young officer’s funeral. Snelling …

DETROIT — Guard Coby White pulled no punches Sunday night when assessing the Bulls’ lack of defensive effort in an embarrassing loss to the Rockets. On Monday, his coach followed suit. “I think what [White] echoed after the game was …

The day after one of Michael J. Madigan’s top door-knockers won a seat on the Cook County Board in October 2016, the campaign worker placed a call to lobbyist Jay Doherty and explained that, “the Speaker wanted me to reach …