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Powerful high school and club coaches used to rule the Chicago area basketball scene. Certain programs were so prestigious that talented players would sit on the bench and wait years for the chance to star for a particular high school.  …

A man who instigated an argument was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, officials said. The 34-year-old was “exhibiting erratic and dangerous behavior” when he approached a group of people near a sidewalk about 4 p.m. in the …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois appellate court ruled Wednesday that a former deputy sheriff charged with the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman shot in her home after she called police for help, should be released from …

As she watched her grandkids eat turkey and sip on hot chocolate Wednesday at the Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport, Maria Tlapa couldn’t help but reminisce about her children when they were younger. Tlapa, who lives in Bridgeport, said …

It’s not ideal to be without forward Patrick Williams. After all, the Bulls gave him a five-year, $90 million extension last summer, and now that his left foot is acting up again, it’s not exactly a return on investment. But …

Ji Chaoqun, a Chinese national who came to Chicago to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology — and was serving a prison sentence for operating as an illegal Chinese agent in the U.S. until President Biden granted clemency a few …

A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash while walking Wednesday night in North Lawndale. The 44-year-old was crossing the street about 7:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Central Park Avenue when the driver of a sport utility …

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With a five-game losing streak heading into a road game against a 10-1 Lions team that ranks No. 1 in the NFL in scoring and No. 2 in scoring defense, the last thing the Bears need is a short week. …

DETROIT — The Bears have their hands full when they visit the Lions on Thursday in what could be their toughest game of the season. The Lions’ rebuild has been on the fast track and they’re a popular pick to …

WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL Caleb Williams and the offense face a difficult challenge on a short week, on the road, against a Lions defense that ranks second in the NFL in points allowed, despite playing without injured Pro …

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I have been happily married for 31 years. However, we have a strained relationship with our daughter “Willa.” Although we don’t like her pothead/never-held-a-job boyfriend of four years, we’ve tried to accept him. We even …

We asked readers what they’re thankful for. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity: “I’m thankful that my lovely ma-in-law, 95, is doing well. She’s in assisted living, healthy, happy and making more friends than she had when living …

Seems like you can’t log into a streaming service these days without stepping into a spy thriller series, whether it be “Slow Horses” or “The Day of the Jackal,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” or “Special Ops: Lioness.” “The Recruit” or …

Gerald Warren feels like he’s part of his block in North Lawndale. Warren, 56, was born in the West Side neighborhood like his wife Valerie, and he’s seen it evolve into a diverse community. “We really do like the community,” …

Right-hander Jameson Taillon chose a spot on the field-side of the dugout railing before the Cubs’ last road game of the regular season. It improved his perception, he explained. The rain had just let up. And standing there, he could …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Wednesday, November 27, 2024 NONCONFERENCELeo 75, Vocational 22 ANDREW / LINCOLN-WAY CENTRALAndrew 64, Shepard 56Lincoln-Way Central def. EnglewoodMarist 97, Eisenhower 53Perspectives-LT 76, MCC Academy 43 BATAVIABatavia 78, Marmion 41Waubonsie Valley 86, Mooseheart 22 …

Three people were wounded in a shooting early Thursday in Englewood on the South Side. Just before 2 a.m., the group was in an alley in the 5500 block of South Ada Street when someone opened fire, Chicago police said. …

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ex-communications director, former campaign spokesman and longtime confidant Ronnie Reese was accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment before abruptly being forced out of City Hall last month — allegations that Reese categorically denies. …

The IHSA state football championships will be played Friday and Saturday at Illinois State’s Hancock Stadium in Normal. Friday, Nov. 29 CLASS 1ALena-Winslow vs. Althoff, 10 a.m. CLASS 2AChicago Christian vs. Maroa-Forsyth, 1 p.m. CLASS 3AMontini vs. Monticello, 4 p.m. …