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ARLINGTON, Texas — With the trade deadline July 31 a month and a half away, White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is heating up a bit. He’s on a four-game hitting streak and had his 10th multihit game of …

McHenry advanced to the IHSA baseball state finals in Joliet in 2022. The Warriors lost two games by a combined score of 26-4 and headed home. Most fans around the state probably figured that was a nice, one-season run for …

Moon alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3:30 to 6:15 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Enjoy schmoozing with friends today. In particular, you might be …

This week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere. Follow him on X, Bluesky, and Instagram. How did you get the photo? After covering the anti-ICE protest in Chicago on Tuesday and marching around downtown for a couple …

WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times are taking your questions about all things money. Then, every Monday, we answer your personal finance-related question. This week, we’re solving a problem sent in by Dan in Irving Park: I was contacted in early …

As the Aspire Center opens on Juneteenth, Austin will begin a new chapter, reclaiming what was lost when Emmet Elementary was closed in 2013 and replacing it with something the community built for itself. Housed in the same building, the …

If you saw Brown people staring at their phones and calling out “wah, wah” within the last few days, I can tell you they were likely South Asians expressing their delight and admiration. Desis in the Chicago area and their …

The Sun-Times’ high school basketball Mount Rushmore project highlights the sport’s biggest names and greatest stars. With the prep career as the criteria’s centerpiece — with a sprinkling of post-high school success and overall stature used as a separator — …

The Sun-Times’ high school basketball Mount Rushmore project highlights the sport’s biggest names and greatest stars. With the prep career as the criteria’s centerpiece — with a sprinkling of post-high school success and overall stature used as a separator — …

Two men were shot and killed in the Austin neighborhood Friday night, police said. The two men — one 38-year-old and one whose age is unknown — were in a car in the 100 block of North Laramie Avenue around …

Why should anyone watch the Sky right now? To a die-hard fan, the question is blasphemy. Real fans are supposed to suffer with dignity — whether the Sky are 2-7 or 7-2. “If you’re a true Chicago Sky fan, then …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. FISH OF THE WEEK Crappie in Chicago is the theme this week. BoRabb Williams texted Monday, “For the 1st time EVER, we fished for crappie in the Chicago RIVER and we were …

Nearly 100 groups, including floats, bands, car clubs and more, stepped off Saturday afternoon as part of the 47th annual Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade in Humboldt Park. The parade, which began in 1978, not only celebrates Puerto Rican arts, …

St. Laurence’s Daniel Coyle was one of the standout players at the state finals this weekend in Joliet and it had nothing to do with his hitting or pitching. He’s an eye-opening defender at third base, sure-handed and aggressive. It …

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched four scoreless innings in a rehab game Saturday in Arizona as he works his way back from the strained hamstring that has sidelined him for more than a month. Imanaga gave up three hits but …

Perhaps ‘‘King Tuck’’ is a more appropriate nickname than we thought. Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker is good at baseball, which explains the ‘‘King’’ portion. And everyone calls him ‘‘Tuck,’’ which kind of sounds like ‘‘Tut.’’ That seems to be …

The Ayo Dosunmu Vlog spoke volumes. There sat the Bulls guard making random calls to former teammates, current teammates and broadcasters, and anyone else who would pick up, while Matas Buzelis sat next to him laughing. A scene that resembled …

Thousands packed Rate Field on Saturday to celebrate the papacy of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment for the local Catholic community and a point of pride for the city. The event, hosted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, …

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb Saturday in pursuit of a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her home in what …

ARLINGTON, Texas — The White Sox’ revolving door at first base continued Saturday after the team sent Tim Elko to Triple-A Charlotte and activated Ryan Noda. Noda, who went 0-for-3 in the Sox’ 5-4 loss in 11 innings to the …