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Bulls coach Billy Donovan didn’t exactly give his team a ringing endorsement. Then again, it didn’t deserve one. For the third time in the last six games, Donovan watched his defense allow 140 points or more. This time it was …

In the afterglow of a 38-31 win at Rutgers that lifted Illinois to 8-3 — and was so exciting in the late stages that it stole some thunder from higher-profile college football matchups of the day — Illini coach Bret …

A 19-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting Saturday night in the Loop. She was walking with several other people just before 9 p.m. in the first block of West Washington Street when someone fired shots, Chicago police said. The …

NEW YORK — Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th consecutive game with a rushing touchdown, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 19 Army’s 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory on Saturday night …

A teenage boy was shot and wounded Saturday in Morgan Park. The 17-year-old was walking about 9:15 p.m. in the 900 block of West 115th Street when someone in a dark-colored car opened fire, Chicago police said. The boy was …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11:15 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Owners should be vigilant today because something unexpected related to your pet might occur. Keep your …

Three keys for the Bears to win Sunday’s game against the Vikings at Soldier Field: Beware the blitz Vikings coordinator Brian Flores, a former Bill Belichick disciple and Dolphins head coach, blitzes more than any other defensive play-caller in the …

Dear Ismael, My dad was in a motorcycle accident last week and he fractured his ribs, so I’ve been taking care of him with the help of my mom. I was under stress at work because of deadlines and stuff …

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are in our 80s, married for 61 years. We are financially well-off and have few medical issues. As we approach our departure from this Earth, we’ve created the necessary legal documents to distribute our …

A year ago, Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach was on the verge of an NHL call-up. Then inconsistency and injuries disrupted his rhythm, forcing him to — in the words of Rockford coach Anders Sorensen — “start over a little bit” …

Holiday season has arrived, and Chicago theaters are bustling with Ebenezer Scrooges, Tiny Tims and Nutcrackers in every wholesome form and flavor. But our list isn’t about mounting the classics or family-friendly revamps that feel like familiar gifts wrapped in …

A teen was killed and another was wounded early Sunday in Little Village. The teens were standing outside about 1:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of South Avers Avenue when someone opened fire, Chicago police said. Jesus Sanchez 16, was …

NEW YORK — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. …

The New York Jets may be angling for their seventh starting quarterback in five seasons if recent rumors come to pass. Aaron Rodgers has had something of a nightmare stay in New Jersey since his 2023 trade landed him in …

On a chilly March evening while out for a walk with his dog Sparky on the North Side, Robert Miller came upon some books scattered on the sidewalk. Even in the dim light, Miller could see that these books, seven …

An off-duty Chicago police officer exchanged gunfire with two assailants early Sunday in Washington Park on the South Side. The officer was confronted by two gunman about 1:50 a.m. in the 100 block of East 57th Street and all three …

A man was fatally shot early Sunday in Chatham on the South Side. The man was in the 400 block of East 87th Place about 4:45 a.m. when someone opened fire, Chicago police said. The man, 28, was shot several …

LAS VEGAS — A man called for police help during a home invasion, then was fatally shot by an officer, according to authorities and 911 calls. Brandon Durham called 911 early Nov. 12, saying he was hiding with his 15-year-old …

Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 poll Sunday and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC and across college football in general. Oregon is No. 1 …

Thirteen weeks of football are over, and the top four teams in the Super 25 are the exact same as they were in the preseason rankings. This week, based on the semifinal results, there was some minor rearranging. York’s run …