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In the midst of football season, the Bulls abruptly got my basketball attention. In back-to-back losses to the Cavaliers and Rockets on Friday and Sunday, the Bulls gave up 144 and 143 points. That’s 287 points in two games. That’s …

A settlement for $550,000 was reached with Glenview construction companies 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 and …

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% …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A man who was arrested at Union Station with toys and zip ties over the weekend allegedly planned to travel to Florida to kidnap a child, authorities say. Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was charged Sunday in federal court with …

Public transit commuters will be able to add a little bit of Christmas cheer to their commute as CTA’s holiday train and bus return later this month. The special train will be illuminated with bright and colorful lights for the …

The unprecedented 2024 rookie quarterback class is in for a long battle. It’ll be at least three seasons before it’s clear how they stack up, but at this stage, the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels is on top, followed by the Broncos’ …

It’s fitting that the highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic musical “Wicked” arrives in theaters a week before Thanksgiving. After all, both “Wicked” and your typical Thanksgiving dinner involve elaborate and ornate production design, a festive gathering of colorful …

To be good at anything, you first have to be willing to be bad. No one who ever tried anything new, who ever walked out onto a dance floor or an athletic field, would dispute that. Proficiency is hard won, …

It’s probably not a coincidence that the coach of the once-downtrodden NFC North team that has overtaken the Packers and Vikings is a risk-taker, even to a fault. The power of Dan Campbell’s aggressive style has fueled the Lions’ rapid …