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Former Bears defensive end Robert Quinn, who holds the team’s single-season sack record, was arrested Friday in his home state of South Carolina. It’s the second time he has been in legal trouble since leaving the NFL. Police in North …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day 1 of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities. Trump …

Every now and then you get a story that helps explain the statehouse power dynamic. The saga of the “intoxicating hemp” regulation bill is one of those stories. The governor’s office began last week by handing House Speaker Chris Welch …

The Cubs continue to add pitching depth, agreeing to terms with veteran right-hander Colin Rea on a one-year deal with a club option for 2026, a source confirmed Friday. MLB Trade Rumors reported the deal is worth $5 million. Rea, …

Aside from winning three of the last five Super Bowls, representing the AFC in the big game four of those years and rolling into the playoffs this season with an uncannily good 15-2 record, what have the Chiefs ever really …

An Illinois man was sentenced Friday to nearly a year in federal prison for smashing a window in the U.S. Capitol building during the attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Justin LaGesse, 38, of McLeansboro, about 300 miles south of Chicago, …

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is coming under fire for comparing CEO Pedro Martinez to a special education student who can’t be suspended at a meeting before hundreds of elected members on Wednesday. She apologized at the meeting, …

As the Bears continue to meet with candidates for their head-coaching vacancy, general manager Ryan Poles is sure to get a lot of questions. Top candidates such as Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson might have their choice of multiple offers, …

Allie Quigley was never one to bask in the limelight. She didn’t when she was named the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015 or when she earned her first All-Star nod in 2017. Not even when …

An off-duty Chicago police detective was found dead Friday afternoon inside his Mount Greenwood home, according to police and sources. The 59-year-old was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head about noon inside a home in the 3900 …

It’s hard being a rookie in the NBA. From being outmatched physically to the mental toll of learning multiple offensive and defensive schemes, it’s a load to handle. January marks the start of the dog days of the NBA season, …

Mount Carmel senior Cameron Thomas might be the best player in the Catholic League. He’s undoubtedly one of the best players in the area. But college recruiting has gone off the rails, especially for high school players, so the strong, …

DETROIT — Blackhawks forward and Detroit native Frank Nazar felt a sense of deja vu while riding the Hawks’ team bus Thursday from Detroit Metro Airport to their hotel. “It was weird thinking about, ‘Oh, I drive these streets normally,’ …

Notre Dame fan Jhade Avila of Bucktown is among many Fighting Irish followers in Chicago looking forward to the team play for the national championship for the first time since losing to Alabama in 2013. “It’s going to be such …

Bulls guard Zach LaVine wasn’t settling for anything Friday. While being guarded by Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly, LaVine drove past him before stumbling. No foul was called. After regaining his balance, LaVine continued his drive before flipping up and converting …

When Kankakee takes the floor, it’s no secret that all eyes are on Lincoln Williams. The 6-5 shooting guard is a four-star prospect and Illinois’ consensus No. 1 junior in the 247Sports.com rankings. But he’s hardly the only Kays player …

NEW YORK — The Trump family business released a voluntary ethics agreement Friday that allows it to strike deals with private foreign companies, a move that could help outside actors try to buy influence with the new administration. The so-called …

Eulogies usually begin with a prayer, followed at some point by song. The prayer to contextualize the death of, the song to put everything in perspective. For Bears GM Ryan Poles — although it felt very much like one with …

Moon alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5:30 to 10:45 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Be extra clear in all your communications with others today …

Over the next few months, Illinois regulators will need to shut off the valve on any excessive costs for gas bills. Nicor, which pipes natural gas to residences and businesses in most of northern Illinois outside Chicago, is asking the …