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One of the richest franchises in the NBA is bringing on one of the richest families in Illinois. The Bulls announced Friday that Lukas and Samantha Walton have acquired a minority interest in the team and the United Center, but …

El alcalde Brandon Johnson emitió una orden ejecutiva el jueves para iniciar el proceso potencialmente costoso de cumplir con su promesa de crear un departamento municipal independiente que se enfoque exclusivamente en reducir y prevenir la violencia armada. Dos días …

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 draw …

SAN DIEGO — Edgardo Henriquez’s family is safe. His hometown of Cumana, Venezuela is a couple hundred miles east of Caracas and La Guaira, where two powerful earthquakes struck on Wednesday. But the Dodgers relief pitcher is still concerned about …

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Spain defeated Uruguay, 1-0, after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse on Friday. Uruguay, a …

For the third consecutive year, the Kings traded down in the first round of the NHL draft, delivering the 17th pick to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for Nos. 19 and 83 overall. While the 83rd selection will have to …

In the extreme sellers’ market that exists in the NHL this summer, even the worst assets still hold value. That fact was acutely demonstrated by the Blackhawks‘ ability to trade veteran forward Andre Burakovsky to the Senators on Friday — …

CALABASAS — A gash ran across the right side of Calabasas wrestler Arel Francke. Not that he minded. It was a small reminder of the life he has chosen as a combat sports athlete. Francke, who is a 15-year-old going …

Southern California is pulling out all the stops for Fourth of July weekend. Concerts, firework spectaculars, outdoor movie screenings, patriotic celebrations and family-friendly festivities are taking place across the region. Whether you’re looking to sing-along with legendary bands, catch a …

The Ducks have moved on from forward Mason McTavish, sending him to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 15th and 29th overall picks in this year’s draft. They used No. 15 to add Ontario Hockey League rookie of …

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s Democratic leadership said late Friday afternoon they’ve reached a deal on the state’s $350 billion budget — one they said will ensure there is no deficit this year or next. Newsom, along with Senate President …

Liberty is sweet at chain restaurants, with many offering special desserts or deals for the Fourth of July, which falls on a Saturday this year. The holiday is bigger than usual, because 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing …

A 16,900-pound steel beam recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center’s South Tower in New York made its way to Huntington Beach this week as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s nationwide tour commemorating the 25th anniversary …

For the 55th year, Chicago’s Pride Parade is stepping off to celebrate the city’s LGBTQ+ community. This year’s theme, “Free to Be Proud,” comes amid increasing attacks on the LGBTQ+ community across the nation — including in Illinois, which is …

NUEVA YORK — Después de que un terremoto golpeara a Venezuela el miércoles, el infielder de los Cubs Pedro Ramírez se sintió aliviado al recibir la confirmación de su madre de que su familia estaba bien. Cuando un segundo terremoto …

The White Sox recalled rookie right-hander David Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte and will start him Friday night against the Royals. To make room, they optioned left-hander Joe Rock to Charlotte. This is Sandlin’s second tour with the Sox this season. …

The latest rotating mural on the side of the 80-year-old Up Top building in Altgeld Gardens is there to bring residents their flowers while they wait for the building to be restored. “We’re going to try to do something while …

The owner of the site of the now-demolished Damen Silos has been warned by the city for allegedly operating an “unauthorized” parking lot that was built without submitting a stormwater management plan. City inspectors went to the site at 1910 …

La fiscal federal cuyas casi dos décadas de trabajo en Chicago están bajo la lupa abordó una de las principales investigaciones de fraude de la Municipalidad antes de que el caso de los “Broadview Six” dio lugar a múltiples acusaciones …

Brandt Clarke will be back in silver and black next season, as the Kings checked one of the biggest boxes of their offseason to-do list by signing the emergent star defenseman to a five-year pact worth $7.4 million annually. Clarke, …