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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 …

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 several hours, about 100 acts and performers marched from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph …

The shots will fall. That’s way down Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu’s list of concerns these days. Dosunmu is more focused on emerging as the Bulls’ best two-way player, continuing to be looked at as a vocal leader and winning some …

Jeffery Moore moved his hips and glided his feet between tables full of turkey and mac and cheese as Mary Mary’s “Praise You” rang from speakers in a hall Thursday morning at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition National Headquarters in Kenwood. …

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 …

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — Mary McGee, a female racing pioneer and subject profiled in an Oscar-contending documentary “Motorcycle Mary,” has died, her family said. She was 87. “McGee’s unparalleled achievements in off-road racing and motorcycle racing have inspired generations of athletes …

After experiencing the coldest Thanksgiving in nearly 10 years, the Chicago area could see some snow Friday morning as Black Friday shoppers hit the streets looking for holiday presents. The cold snap will continue through the weekend before warming up …

DETROIT — Matt Eberflus is done. His future as Bears head coach has been bleak for weeks, but there’s no coming back from the way he bungled the final sequence of the Bears’ 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday. …

DETROIT — Caleb Williams could see what Matt Eberflus couldn’t. The Ford Field game clock was ticking down Thursday with the Bears down by three. The rookie quarterback had been sacked with 32 seconds to play at the Bears’ 41 …