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The possibility of cheaper butter comes at the cost of fascism. Pundits say Republican Donald Trump won the presidency again because voters see him as the savior from economic woes. Saying he’ll be a dictator, but only for a day; …

Countless businesses have come and gone in Chicago since it became a city in 1837. But some of the longest-standing companies are family-owned, which may be one of the keys to that longevity. “Family businesses tend to be more committed …

DEAR ABBY: A month ago, my 7-year-old son was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in a crosswalk. He’s fine now. His injuries were minor, although it was frightening. Police and paramedics responded quickly, and I took my …

This holiday season, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance is offering something new for people looking past “The Nutcracker” and “The Messiah.” Well, really a new take on the familiar. Famed mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will join the multi-style vocal …

Jim O’Heir is a very grateful man. Grateful that his character Jerry wasn’t actually being written out of the acclaimed sitcom “Parks and Recreation” when, panicked, he first glimpsed a show script titled “Jerry’s Retirement.” He’s grateful that his character …

The Blackhawks are under plenty of scrutiny, but Nolan Allan isn’t. That’s an accomplishment because Allan is, after all, a 21-year-old rookie defenseman. Most guys that young at that position are inherently inconsistent and a likely bet to have at …

Noah Eagle has had a heck of a year. He called the French Open for TNT and USA Basketball at the Paris Olympics for NBC. He called the NFL’s first game in Brazil on Peacock and the huge Ohio State-Oregon …

Six people in their 70s were hospitalized in an apartment fire early Friday in Humboldt Park on the West Side. Around 2 a.m., officers and firefighters responded to the 4300 block of West Thomas Street for the fire, Chicago police …

Swiftmas is just around the corner, and there are plenty of gifts to get the Taylor Swift fan in your life, from stocking stuffers, merchandise and books to Etsy swag and more. To help you shop for your favorite Swiftie, …

While all eyes are on Mar-a-Lago and the goons Donald Trump is nominating to besmirch high government offices, there is another potential threat looming to the rule of law, and it comes not from MAGAworld but from the sitting president. …

Kenwood’s multifaceted roster has always been a key to the team’s success. Last year, the Broncos were able to score in a variety of ways. Their guards relentlessly attacked the paint and sprayed passes to shooters, and their post players …

It was not the first time the museum resembled a classroom, nor would it be the last. On a Saturday afternoon last year, more than 60 children sat on the floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, drawing and …

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has never seen anything like Vikings coordinator Brian Flores’ defense: a blitzing, bluffing, chaotic attack meant to confuse veteran quarterbacks, much less rookie ones. The Vikings blitz 37.7% of the time, the highest rate in the …

There isn’t a team on this list ranked in the Sun-Times’ preseason top 25. But it won’t be a surprise if several of them do indeed rise up and climb into the rankings at some point this season. Here are …

We asked readers for CTA etiquette tips. Here’s what you said about riding on an L train or a bus in Chicago, lightly edited for clarity: “Keep purses close to the body, be on the lookout, give the singer a …

A mural in South Chicago celebrates Black and Brown communities working together to revitalize their neighborhood after the century-old U.S. Steel South Works mill was shut down more than 30 years ago. The image on the west-facing wall of the …

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Chicago. The city’s official Christmas tree lighting will take place on Friday in Millennium Park. The tradition has been going on for over 100 years in the city — here’s what …

It might be chilly in Chicago, but “Brat” spring is coming. Charli XCX — who made waves with her 2024 album “Brat” — announced four U.S. tour stops on her Brat 2025 Arena Tour, including a show at Allstate Arena …

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot Friday morning in the South Shore neighborhood. The man was shot several times about 6:10 a.m. Friday in the 7300 block of South Phillips Avenue, Chicago police said. The wounded man was dropped off …

A Cook County Jail detainee who had been locked up for a week was allegedly found in possession of a handgun while he was being released from custody earlier this week, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. The silver and black …