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The first week of high school basketball often is filled with excuses. Sloppy play, with new teams trying to jell after only two weeks of practice and key players just returning from football, is common. No. 16 Glenbard East and …

NEW ORLEANS — The Bulls didn’t just have center Derik Queen on their draft board earlier this year. They had him in the building. Before the Pelicans traded up to grab Queen with the No. 13 overall pick in June, …

CHICAGO — A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home. Word of the two owls has circulated …

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was released from the hospital Monday after 12 days receiving treatment for a neurological condition, his family said. Jackson, 84, was hospitalized Nov. 12 and underwent treatment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for progressive supranuclear palsy, a …

Armani Floyd helped organize marches and food giveaways with his father, who became an anti-violence organizer after abandoning the gang life. Ulysses Floyd Sr. said his son “had a good future” and was focused on keeping his grades up, honing …

MADISON, Wis. — The search for a missing Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate more than a decade ago to please horror character Slender Man ended Sunday night when police discovered her sleeping outside an Illinois truck stop. …

In August, a single mom and her kids in Garfield Ridge were forced to flee their home because storm-related flooding caused the basement to fill with sewage. The family of four living near Midway Airport experienced what tens of thousands …

Always put transit first. Push for connection, not isolation. And above all, be patient. Those were a few of the guiding principles on how to approach stadium development in the Chicago Architecture Center’s newest report, “Win/Win: The New Game Plan …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions from 3 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today you might have a candid conversation …

Two teenage boys were charged with murder in a Loop stabbing that left a man dead, police announced Monday. The boys, 14 and 16, were both charged with a felony count of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a …

Miscues fuel Loyola. For as much attention as its offense has garnered over the past three years, Loyola’s defense has been its constant. The Ramblers thrive when they can create indecision in opposing ballhandlers, leading to turnovers and upending their …

NEW ORLEANS — “For three quarters, we were very soft, no resistance,” center Nikola Vucevic said Saturday, visibly ticked off as he began a postgame interview with Chicago Sports Network’s K.C. Johnson after the Bulls’ one-point escape over the one-win …

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood on Monday called conditions inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview “terrible” and warned that staffing is expected to triple by January at ICE facilities in the Chicago area in anticipation of more …

A Dolton woman is back in the hospital days after she gave birth in a truck on the side of the road after being told by staff at a northwest Indiana hospital to leave, according to her family. Mercedes Wells …

As the holiday season approaches, artificial intelligence-powered smart toys pose hidden risks to children that should prompt precautions, according to a new report from a consumer advocacy group. These toys use AI models, like the popular ChatGPT, to have conversations …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. Related Articles Miss Manners: I want to sit with the fun kids but not hurt my boring friend’s feelings Miss Manners: She’s …

The term tipping point provides a useful way of thinking about that theoretical juncture along any path when the possible becomes the inevitable. We often use the term in connection with climate change: The tipping point is the moment when …

TODAY’S WORD — BACKLIT (BAK-lit: Illuminated from behind.) Average mark 15 words Time limit 20 minutes Can you find 19 or more words in BACKLIT? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — LUXURIES: lieu lues lure luxe user …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katie Cassidy, 39; Jerry Ferrara, 46; Christina Applegate, 54; Bruno Tonioli, 70. Happy Birthday: Let your vision lead the way. Turn your dreams into reality, follow your heart, invest in yourself and your future, and …

Dear Eric: My goddaughter is getting married in December. Her parents have experienced crushing financial loss through no fault of their own. I told my goddaughter I would contribute $500 to the wedding dress. Related Articles Asking Eric: How do …