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Chicago police released pictures of two people they want to identify in connection with the fatal shooting of a “hardworking” man and his son after their Little Village jewelry store was robbed nearly a week ago. The two sought were …

Look, if Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is going to make a habit of leading winning drives in the fourth quarter, he’s going to need a nickname. Sorry, but those are the rules. In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for …

Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) on Friday used a seemingly innocuous resolution recognizing World Diabetes Day to talk about her own battle against diabetes and deliver a tough love message to her colleagues about healthy eating. Eleven months ago, Mitts embarked …

LAS VEGAS — Not much has gone right for White Sox general manager Chris Getz since becoming the head man in charge. He oversaw the dismantling of the previous rebuild, a team that had the worst record in the modern …

Guard Kevin Huerter’s tenure with the Bulls began with a five-game losing streak last season. Not that he was much at fault, considering he just had been acquired in the three-team trade that sent guard Zach LaVine to the Kings …

Folks knew not to ask Vivian White for her lemon pound cake recipe. She guarded it with zeal. But if you needed one for, say, a graduation party, she’d bake you one. No charge. Around the holidays, to stay ahead …

When Tom Morello first picked up a guitar at the age of 13 in his Libertyville bedroom, it was his original act of rebellion. The guitarist/songwriter/activist has been raging against the machine ever since, producing material that fights the power …

Con el cierre federal del gobierno más largo del país finalmente terminado, los funcionarios estatales de Illinois dicen que esperan que la asistencia alimentaria completa del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) comience a fluir este viernes y que todas …

The city of Chicago on Friday announced DoorDash will pay $18 million to settle its lawsuit that asserted the food delivery app used “deceptive” practices with restaurants, customers and delivery drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city filed lawsuits against …

Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled Friday he is forging ahead with his plan to put his 2026 proposed budget to bed by Thanksgiving, even after the Chicago City Council’s most powerful member declared her opposition to a corporate head tax at …

Despite the number of key Cubs who will be in the final season of their contracts in 2026, the situation isn’t comparable to 2021, when the team couldn’t come to terms with any of its core players facing free agency …

Opponents of domestic violence are applauding a move Friday by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to reverse course on what they said would have been devastating budget cuts included in his 2026 spending plan. Johnson, who is in the throes of …

What started as a peaceful protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Broadview erupted into shoving and multiple arrests Friday morning. Some protesters and four police officers were injured during the clash, and 21 demonstrators, including …

You likely already know that U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Chicago, dropped out of his reelection race in a way that essentially handed his seat to his top aide. Garcia said his doctor advised him not to run again because …

The Blackhawks have played 40 minutes of respectable hockey in most games this season. That’s significantly better than zero or 20 minutes, as was often the case last season. But they’re still struggling to put together complete 60-minute efforts. Most …

Staff at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry say they will strike Nov. 29 if an agreement is not reached before then. The decision comes after the union voted in September to authorize a strike, and members note the …

By SUDHIN THANAWALA The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District …

Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks. “As part of the new …

Disneyland chefs have whipped up another batch of food mashups and tasty treats for this year’s Festival of Holidays that brings together familiar and unusual tastes from Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Navidad and Three Kings Day. I taste tested …

In the Los Angeles Dodgers star-studded lineup, he was a bit player. Until his game-tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series made him a big deal. Las Vegas resident Martin Mueller takes a photo Friday, Nov. 14, …