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The family of a Humboldt Park restaurant owner is fighting to stop his deportation to Pakistan while raising questions about his medical care in federal custody, after they say he collapsed at O’Hare Airport on Wednesday before he could be …

The Ben Johnson Effect is real, but it still lacks the validation that matters most in these parts — beating the Packers. Johnson’s Bears are facing a team that has had their number for most of the last 20 years …

CLEVELAND — Zach Collins’ first few seasons were touch and go. There was no question the 6-10 center could play at the NBA level, but how much of a chance would he get? When the 10th overall pick from the …

A recent study published by three state agencies warns electricity shortages are coming to Illinois. The shortages will start in PJM Interconnection’s regional transmission system by 2029, with the shortage hitting Illinois’ ComEd territory (which is within PJM) beginning in …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April 19) A so-so day With your ruler Mars at the top of your chart for the first time since 2024, …

The bulls finally pumped some life into the United Center crowd Friday night. Not those Bulls. The living, 1,800-pound bucking bulls vigorously jumping to dislodge their riders, who on average weigh in at a relatively minuscule 140 pounds. Forty Professional …

CLEVELAND — Nikola Vucevic sure didn’t look fresh. His shoulders were covered with cupping marks, his size 17s were soaking in an ice bucket and he had a towel draped over him. But these looks were deceiving. For a second …

A longtime Chicago resident from Bulgaria died Monday while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Michigan detention facility. Nenko Gantchev, 56, was arrested Sept. 23 during “Operation Midway Blitz,” the Trump administration’s recent immigration enforcement …

In the latest chapter of the never-ending saga that is the Bears’ stadium future, team president/CEO Kevin Warren is throwing threats around about northwest Indiana. Were you aware northwest Indiana isn’t even in Illinois? Yes, it’s true. In this week’s …

He has tried before. For the most part, it has worked. Worked well enough to win two NCAA championships at Florida, to infamously have a 3-1 lead on the 73-win Warriors in the 2016 Western Conference finals with the Thunder, …

KANATA, Ontario — The timeline of Blackhawks star Connor Bedard’s recovery from his right shoulder injury will depend on how he feels and what he’s able to do rather than any specific tests. That’s what Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson …

The winter real estate market is expected to be the busiest since the pandemic, according to Alejandro Trujillo of real estate firm RE/MAX Premier. “I think we’re going to have a very solid amount of buyers still out there,” he …

On Dec. 7, Roscoe Village Neighbors hosted horse-drawn sleigh rides as part of its Winterfest activities, despite the fact that the city of Chicago banned horse carriages within the city limits five years ago. The City Council sent a clear …

DEAR ABBY: My sister recently became very ill and had to be hospitalized for four days. When I called and told our daughter, she was concerned and supportive. Then, I called our son, “Isaac,” and left a message to please …

I don’t want to give far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer any ideas. But I do wonder if she’ll soon proclaim that Nick Reiner was wearing a keffiyeh and a “Free Palestine” T-shirt when he allegedly killed his actor-director father, Rob …

For Peter Maltsev, some tattoos stem from a random string of words. “A possum eating spaghetti.” “A zombie uterus.” “Penguin hugging a strawberry.” Tattoo artist Peter Maltsev designs some tattoos based off his Instagram followers’ ideas, including this “zombie uterus.” …

This week’s top photo comes from Photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram. What makes this photo important? The aggressive federal tactics of “Operation Midway Blitz” have not stopped. This man went to work …

A renegade coalition of conservative and moderate City Council members opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head tax has decisively passed a budget balanced without the policy detested by Chicago’s business community. The Council voted 30-18 Saturday to pass the …

CLEVELAND — Feet to fire, Matas Buzelis would embrace getting more minutes at the smaller forward spot these days. The reality of the situation for the Bulls, however, is that’s not a luxury they can always provide. At least not …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Saturday, December 20, 2025 NONCONFERENCE Dunbar 54, Brookfield Academy, Wis. 50 Glenbrook North 71, Montini 53 Joliet Catholic 56, Christ the King 52 …