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We’re in the midst of the second-longest government shutdown in modern history, and President Trump decides it’s cool to make the total destruction of the east wing of the White House a priority at the low-low cost of $300 million. …

With an easy smile and an encouraging “give it your best shot” manner, Dr. Glenn Bynum served as the ringside physician for Chicago Golden Gloves boxing matches for the past 57 years. Known simply as “Doc,” he became a familiar …

Lightning coach Jon Cooper, one of the best and quirkiest coaches in the NHL, no longer calls the Blackhawks by their official name. Since his best friend Jeff Blashill’s hiring in May, they have become the ‘‘Blash-hawks’’ in Cooper’s world, …

The Bears prepared all week to face two-time MVP Lamar Jackson on Sunday. Now they won’t. The Ravens quarterback was ruled out by the team Saturday afternoon, leaving Tyler “Snoop” Huntley to start. The Ravens called Jackson a full participant …

We’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Each week, we get your questions answered by the people who know best. We got this question from Richard: I have a living trust. I also have several financial accounts …

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams didn’t have a bad week. Jets quarterback Justin Fields did. Williams posted a 61.7 passer rating, the fifth-worst of his career, in a 12-point victory against the Saints that gave the Bears their longest winning streak …

Larry Hoover is seeking release so, according to his lawyer, he can be with his family, “like every senior citizen or elder in our community would like to do.” Let’s not forget the murders he ordered, according to federal prosecutors. …

When you hear the term “war zone,” what comes to mind? Germany in the 1940s. Vietnam in the 1960s. Ethiopia-Eritrea border fight in the 1990s. Or do you think of Chicago? The 1968 Democratic National Convention. Robert Taylor Homes. Cook …

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a man for 2 1/2 years. He’s divorced; I am a widow. We get along well and enjoy many activities together. The problem is his 31-year-old daughter. She is very rude and unkind to …

More than 154 million people with health insurance through an employer face steep price increases, and the situation is likely to get worse, a new report shows. The increases are coming as the federal government shutdown has been spurred by …

A 23-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in West Garfield Park. The man was in a car about 3:10 p.m. in the 4100 block of West Jackson Boulevard when someone opened fire, striking him in the chest, Chicago …

Dozens of Little Village residents marched through the streets Saturday afternoon, days after federal immigration officers swept through the neighborhood and made several arrests. On Wednesday, agents accompanied by U.S. Border Patrol Commander-At-Large Gregory Bovino conducted a series of raids …

One of the sure bets in Public League football in recent years has been Payton qualifying for the IHSA playoffs. But the Grizzlies, who earned their 14th consecutive state playoff berth this season, haven’t always gotten the respect of traditional …

Three men were shot and wounded Saturday afternoon in Little Village. The men were in a parking lot about 3 p.m. in the 3100 block of South St. Louis Avenue when someone in a car pulled up and an occupant …

A red, blue and orange neon sign and an assortment of posters, photos and boxing memorabilia have greeted customers at 3 JMH Boxing in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood since the gym opened in 2022. On Friday, owner Miguel Hernandez added …

“Sirat” won Gold Hugo for Best Film at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival. Via a video sent from the location of his current production, director Oliver Laxe accepted the award in the International Feature Film competition. In a Best …

LINCOLN, Neb. — Emmett Johnson scored the tie-breaking touchdown on a 4-yard run with 2:44 left, and Nebraska ended Northwestern’s four-game winning streak with a 28-21 victory Saturday to become bowl eligible for the second straight season. The Cornhuskers (6-2, …

Renowned as a storyteller on screen, Brooklyn filmmaker Spike Lee engages as a storyteller in person too. His cinema career began on a summer day in 1977 when he was “doing nothing.” “There’s one day that changed my life,” he …

The Bears put nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon on injured reserve Saturday and now will be without their top two corners for extended time.   Gordon apparently injured his groin and calf in practice Thursday and already was ruled out for …

A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting Saturday morning in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The men were traveling in a red Dodge Charger around 5:20 a.m. in the 4400 block of West Augusta Boulevard when they …