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The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security used “shifting, contradictory, and often opaque communication” to deny clergy the ability to pray with detainees at the ICE facility in Broadview, including late immigrant activists …

ROCKFORD — Connor Bedard has matured from boy into man at remarkable speed during this Blackhawks season. Ninety miles northwest, Kevin Korchinski has simultaneously experienced the same transformation. A more comfortable, more grounded, more enlightened Korchinski — still just 21 years …

The federal appeals court in Chicago signaled Wednesday it might narrow an historic order handed down earlier this month, which limited the use of force by federal agents amid the aggressive deportation campaign that swept the city this fall. For …

Federal authorities say a man with “no business being on the streets” approached a 26-year-old woman scrolling through her phone on a CTA Blue Line train Monday night, doused her with gasoline and set her on fire. And then, 50-year-old …

Merely by the Bears getting to 7-3 and giving themselves a chance at the playoffs, regardless of how it turns out, they’ve unlocked a valuable phase in quarterback Caleb Williams’ development. Every game the rest of this season will be …

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute opened a new exhibit that features 26 Christmas trees, each tree decorated to represent a decade of American history and culture, from the founding of the nation in the 1770s to today. “As …

By SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON — A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted by authorities for running a multi-national drug trafficking network is facing additional charges in connection with the killing of a federal witness, Attorney General Pam …

Work is underway on a Rose Parade float honoring wildfire survivors, Tournament of Roses officials said. The 137th Rose Parade will roll down Colorado Boulevard just mere miles from the fire-ravaged town of Altadena and nearly a year on from …

Two area golfers competed in the CIF Girls Golf State Championship on Wednesday, and each had quality showings in California’s pinnacle high school golf competition. Valencia junior Eliana Saga finished in a tie for 11th place out of 54 competitors at …

LOS ANGELES — Fresh off the high of their 21-19 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams (8-2) returned to practice on Wednesday with some sobering news. Right tackle Rob Havenstein, tight end Tyler Higbee and safety Quentin Lake were …

Lashawn Stanley had been struggling to find housing in Long Beach since 2022. She said that her previous apartment flooded, that water damage and mold made it unlivable and left her seriously ill, with severe rashes, swelling and difficulty breathing. …

A federal judge pressed the City of Los Angeles’ attorneys Wednesday over whether the city has slowed or obstructed efforts to verify required homelessness data, opening a high-stake evidentiary hearing that exposed sharp disputes over transparency, reporting and compliance–but did …

A federal grand jury has indicted Ontario resident Carlos Jimenez on suspicion of assault on a federal officer with a sentencing enhancement of using a deadly weapon, three weeks after an officer shot Jimenez as he backed his car toward …

LOS ANGELES — USC has seen improvement in its defense this season, whether it’s consistency at cornerback or a downhill style of play from the linebacking corps. The run defense, however, has yet to fulfill its potential. The No. 16 …

As grocery prices continue to rise and millions of Californians saw their food benefits disrupted this month, nearly one in three residents statewide says they or someone in their home has spent less on food to save money over the …

MIAMI -— Stephen Curry’s road trip ended a game early, with the Golden State Warriors making the decision to hold the NBA’s career 3-point leader out of Wednesday night’s game in Miami that resulted in a 110-96 Heat victory. Also …

MIAMI -— Stephen Curry’s road trip ended a game early, with the Golden State Warriors making the decision to hold the NBA’s career 3-point leader out of Wednesday night’s game in Miami that resulted in a 110-96 Heat victory. Also …

NEW ORLEANS — Life was detected in the most cavernous building in the NBA for a few minutes on Wednesday, as the Pelicans flew to an early 13-point lead over their lethargic visitors. Life was briefly detected again toward the …

The 49ers signed veteran kicker Matt Gay to their practice squad on Wednesday after Eddy Piñeiro’s hamstring injury appears likely to keep him out of next week’s primetime game against the Carolina Panthers. Gay was released Monday by the Washington …