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A 21-year-old man was charged Sunday for impersonating a police officer and carrying a loaded gun during Thursday’s anti-ICE protest in downtown Chicago, according to Chicago police. Willie Mathews Jr., of south suburban Matteson, was spotted wearing a T-shirt and …

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Sky star Angel Reese held up all 10 fingers in excitement after sealing her first career triple-double with the final assist she needed in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Sun. When there finally was a stop …

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith knew she was going to have a good game Sunday against the Sun. ‘‘Sometimes you just have that feeling,’’ Van Lith said. ‘‘I’ve been in a good flow state this week. I …

Prisoncast! is a special audio project by WBEZ and Illinois Public Radio for people inside Illinois prisons and their loved ones on the outside. Listen to the live broadcast of the Father’s Day special on Sunday, June 15th from 2 …

ARLINGTON, Texas — Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was scratched from the starting lineup with soreness in his right thumb before the White Sox’ 2-1 loss Sunday to the Rangers. But Robert entered as a pinch runner in the eighth …

A 34-year-old driver was arrested after he crashed into another car in West Town on Saturday night, Chicago police said. The driver of a Lexus SUV who had two children in the car was traveling south about 10:40 p.m. in …

As good as Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd has been in getting outs by throwing pitches, he has been just as good getting outs by throwing balls to first base. Boyd, who improved to 6-3 and lowered his ERA to 2.79 …

The Cubs have spent the season scoring runs in bunches. But they scored only nine runs in four days against the Pirates at Wrigley Field. They still took the series, in which all four games were decided by one run, …

A teen was wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in West Town, Chicago police said. The 15-year-old boy was in an alley in the 2600 block of West Evergreen Avenue about 3:30 p.m. when he was shot in the right …

ARLINGTON, Texas — It has been a whirlwind of a week for right-hander Aaron Civale. After being taken out of the Brewers’ rotation, he requested a trade and saw that request granted two days later when he was dealt to …

In a moment that would have made Michael Scott proud, actor and comedian Steve Carell led Northwestern University graduates in a surprise dance break during his commencement speech Sunday at the United Center. “It is time now to follow me …

Metra trains in the west suburbs were halted for about 45 minutes Sunday after a pedestrian was hit by a train, Metra said. The trains were stopped near Berwyn shortly before 5 p.m. after an Amtrak train hit a pedestrian, …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities after large protests have erupted in Los Angeles and other major cities against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Trump in a social media …

BELLE PLAINE, Minn. — The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been taken into custody, two law enforcement officials said, bringing an end to a nearly two-day search that put the state on edge. Vance …

Highland Park police are investigating a hate crime after a resident received an antisemitic letter, officials said. About 8:30 p.m. Sunday, residents in the 900 block of Marion Avenue reported getting a letter “containing antisemitic comments,” city officials said. Specifics …

OAKMONT, Pa. — J.J. Spaun endured the toughest test in golf on the toughest course in America in the worst kind of conditions. And then he turned this miserable, wet Sunday at Oakmont into a finish as memorable as any …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from noon to 1:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Be patient with friends this morning who might catch you off guard …

As a band on the ascent in the early 1980s, Scottish alternative rockers Simple Minds began cracking the North American market at college radio with singles including 1982’s shimmering “Promised You a Miracle” and the anthemic “Waterfront” from 1984 album …

A recent Sun-Times article (Illinois bill to push renewable energy dies after businesses balk) touches on an important cost issue that deserves more context: It’s true that building energy storage capacity requires an initial investment for consumers, but it’s important …

A man was shot and killed in West Pullman early Monday, police said. The 51-year-old was standing near a sidewalk in the 11500 block of South Prairie when two cars approached about 5:40 a.m., according to Chicago police. People inside …