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DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched. I have had therapy, and I am doing much better, but I’m still uncomfortable with physical contact. I …

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was found dead in his home three months ago. He was a bitter man who never forgave me for leaving him. We were divorced for 30 years before his death and have two children and four …

On a recent Friday afternoon, Devon Avenue in West Ridge is abuzz with people and families shopping, eating and conversing in and out of storefronts. Arya Daire and Anish Jethmalani are my tour guides for an exploration of the neighborhood, …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions — although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get …

Months of mild drama surrounding Ryan Donato came to a close Wednesday when he signed a four-year deal with the Blackhawks. The 29-year-old forward will carry a $4 million cap hit through 2029, doubling his previous cap hit of $2 …

La Iglesia de San Adalberto está más cerca de convertirse en un monumento histórico oficial de Chicago, aunque la iglesia de Pilsen podría ser la única parte del complejo parroquial en obtener ese estatus. El Comité de Zonificación del Concejo …

El alcalde Brandon Johnson declaró el martes que los habitantes de Chicago “tienen que ir tan lejos como sea necesario” para “proteger nuestra Constitución”, mientras la administración de Trump pone la vista en la ciudad como un objetivo para la …

Weiss Memorial Hospital evacuated its entire inpatient unit this week after failing to fix the hospital’s air conditioning system as temperatures inside the building rose to 90 degrees. Hospital leaders blamed the problem, which forced the hospital to transfer or …

Vestidos con sus uniformes de la Guardia Nacional de Illinois, Axel y Andrés Reyes llegaron con su madre a una oficina de inmigración en el South Loop el martes por la mañana. Los hombres, de 19 y 24 años de …

NEW YORK — Fifty years after “Jaws” sunk its teeth into us, we’re still admiring the bite mark. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film, his second feature, left such a imprint on culture and Hollywood that barely any trip to the movies, …

A rain-soaked forecast washed out the White Sox‘ game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday evening at Rate Field. The teams will play a straight doubleheader starting at 1:10 p.m. Thursday. Pitcher Sean Burke will start the first game, followed …

The Chicago City Council signed off Wednesday on designating St. Adalbert Church an official city landmark, seemingly putting an end to a preservation battle that’s divided its Pilsen neighbors for years. The vote comes a day after the city’s Zoning …

OTTAWA — The 86-year-old man known as the Starved Rock killer won’t get a new trial. On Wednesday, Chester Weger lost his bid to have his conviction overturned in the bludgeoning death of one of three women killed in 1960 …

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a …

The Cubs‘ game against the Brewers on Wednesday at Wrigley Field was postponed due to rain. The team made the announcement more than two hours before game time, with inclement weather forecasted throughout the evening. The game was rescheduled as …

Theater Lili-Anne Brown directs “The Color Purple,” the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about a young woman’s journey to personal awakening. Leading the large cast are Brittney Mack as Celie, Aeriel Williams as Shug Avery, Evan Tyrone Martin as …

Old Irving Park restaurant Smoque BBQ filed a trademark infringement complaint against grill manufacturer Weber, whose new smokers have a name similar to that of the eatery. Smoque BBQ earlier this month filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. …

Old Irving Park restaurant Smoque BBQ filed a trademark infringement complaint against grill manufacturer Weber, whose new smokers have a name similar to that of the eatery. Smoque BBQ earlier this month filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will veto the controversial curfew ordinance passed Wednesday by the City Council that would empower Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling to issue curfews anytime, anywhere in the city, with 30 minutes’ notice. “It is counterproductive to …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will veto the controversial curfew ordinance passed Wednesday by the City Council that would empower Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling to issue curfews anytime, anywhere in the city, with 30 minutes’ notice. “It is counterproductive to …