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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Top-ranked Loyola’s offense has three primary plays: running with Drew MacPherson, passing to MacPherson and running with quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald. The key blocker on most of those Fitzgerald runs? MacPherson. “[MacPherson] has breakaway speed,” Ramblers coach Beau Desherow said. “He’s …

Master list of outdoors shows, classes, swap meets and major ice fishing events for the 2025 season. If you have additions or tweaks, email (BowmanOutside@gmail.com) or contact me on Facebook (Dale Bowman), X (@BowmanOutside), Instagram (@BowmanOutside) or Bluesky (@BowmanOutside.bsky.social). Nov. …

I am grateful for Neil Steinberg’s review of philosopher Peter Singer’s new book, “Consider the Turkey.” Although I disagree with pretty much every opinion Steinberg has offered, his piece exposed readers to a subject that I believe needs more attention. …

Prior to Wednesday, Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall had been playing better than his point total reflected. On the other hand, as Hall said Wednesday after his three-goal eruption in the Hawks’ feel-good 6-2 rout of the Stars, nobody “comes into …

DETROIT — The Bears dropped their sixth consecutive game and endured another gut-wrenching defeat, losing 23-20 to the Lions on Thursday at Ford Field. After rallying from a 23-7 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Bears appeared to have at …

Thousands of spectators clad in puffer jackets, scarves and blankets chose to spend Thanksgiving morning lining State Street in the Loop in freezing temperatures. Over the next several hours, about one hundred acts and performances strut from Ida B. Wells …