There’s a fine line between full-throttle “Billy Ball” and when it’s time to pump the brakes. Much to Bulls coach Billy Donovan’s dismay, that line blurred into recklessness Tuesday. “We’re going to have to be able to take care of …
Turnovers still a big issue for Bulls when playing ‘Billy Ball’ Read MoreMichael Pasqua doesn’t know what dollar figure will appear on his bi-weekly paycheck Friday. A life scientist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pasqua is still working despite the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to …
Federal workers in Chicago ‘emotionally exhausted’ from government shutdown, year of uncertainty Read MoreChicago Grammy-winning trumpeter and producer Nico Segal will reunite with the Social Experiment Saturday at Metro, celebrating a decade since the release of the group’s debut album “Surf.” Highly anticipated prior to its release, the album made a splash in …
Nico Segal & The Social Experiment celebrate the 10th anniversary of groundbreaking ‘Surf’ Read MoreDownstate GOP Rep. Mike Bost took his case to the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday arguing that he and other political candidates should be allowed to sue to stop the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day. Justices in the …
U.S. Supreme Court hears Rep. Mike Bost’s case tied to Illinois mail voting law Read MorePatrick Finley and Jason Lieser preview the Bears’ game against the Commanders, a rematch of last year’s Fail Mary finish. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub page. You can also …
Halas Intrigue Bears podcast: Fail Mary, full of grace Read MoreBOSTON — The Blackhawks‘ distribution of ice time in their season opener Tuesday against the Panthers was eye-catching. Rookie Sam Rinzel played a whopping 25:18 — in only his 10th career NHL game — and the other five defensemen each logged …
Blackhawks will lean on Sam Rinzel as No. 1 defenseman, but they leaned too much Tuesday Read MorePolice are investigating the death of a man found bound, gagged and wearing an electronic ankle monitor on the floor of a Bridgeport apartment Tuesday night. Around 6:30 p.m., a 27-year-old man returned from work to his three-bedroom apartment in …
Man’s body found bound, gagged in Bridgeport apartment Read MoreIan Wright has named the one chant about Arsenal he doesn’t like being sung (Picture: Crossways) Ian Wright has admitted it’s ‘horrible’ when rival fans sing about Arsenal’s history in the Champions League, with the Gunners having never won it. …
Arsenal legend Ian Wright names ‘horrible’ song he hates rival fans singing Read MoreDear Eric: Our granddaughter has been seriously dating her beau for nearly eight years. He is 35 and she is 30. Related Articles Asking Eric: I know what I need to do after my girlfriend’s behavior on the ATV outing …
Asking Eric: Angry mom bars her son’s girlfriend from his hospital room Read MoreIt was late Sunday evening when President Donald Trump got thumped with a court loss — again — by California. No, a federal judge ruled, Trump cannot command the California National Guard to invade Portland, Ore. At the request of …
Chabria: So much winning. Can Bonta maintain state’s hot streak against Trump? Read MoreTODAY’S WORD — DISTINCTION (dih-STING-shun: An accomplishment that sets one apart.) Average mark 19 words Time limit 35 minutes Can you find 27 or more words in DISTINCTION? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — PETARD: pare part …
Word Game: Oct. 9, 2025 Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 46; Scott Bakula, 71; Tony Shalhoub, 72; Sharon Osbourne, 73. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to spending, overhead and investments. Focus on where you benefit most and head in that direction. Create opportunities, and …
Horoscopes Oct. 9, 2025: Scott Bakula, pay attention to spending, overhead and investments Read MoreThere’s a reason for the fearsome redistricting fight raging across America. It’s about Democrats trying to rein in Donald Trump and his rogue-elephant regime. Or, if you’re the country’s aspiring strongman, it’s about avoiding accountability and sanction. That’s why Trump …
Barabak: Beyond election House fight, Democrats’ chances slim to win Senate Read MoreDear Eric: Our granddaughter has been seriously dating her beau for nearly eight years. He is 35 and she is 30. Related Articles Asking Eric: I know it sounds petty, but I won’t let my sick friend talk to me …
Asking Eric: Angry mom bars her son’s girlfriend from his hospital room Read MoreIt was late Sunday evening when President Donald Trump got thumped with a court loss — again — by California. No, a federal judge ruled, Trump cannot command the California National Guard to invade Portland, Ore. At the request of …
Chabria: So much winning. Can Bonta maintain state’s hot streak against Trump? Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 46; Scott Bakula, 71; Tony Shalhoub, 72; Sharon Osbourne, 73. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to spending, overhead and investments. Focus on where you benefit most and head in that direction. Create opportunities, and …
Horoscopes Oct. 9, 2025: Brandon Routh, Read MoreThere’s a reason for the fearsome redistricting fight raging across America. It’s about Democrats trying to rein in Donald Trump and his rogue-elephant regime. Or, if you’re the country’s aspiring strongman, it’s about avoiding accountability and sanction. That’s why Trump …
Barabak: Beyond election House fight, Democrats’ chances slim to win Senate Read MoreIn Aaron Boone’s eight seasons as manager, the New York Yankees have made it past the American League Division Series round only twice, and that was the case again this year as the Toronto Blue Jays put the finishing touches …
Aaron Boone Makes Clear Statement on Future as Yankees Manager Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns traded Greg Newsome to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday night, moving on from the former first-round pick. The Browns sent Newsome and a sixth-round pick to the Jaguars in exchange for cornerback Tyson Campbell and a seventh-round …
Greg Newsome Breaks Silence With 5-Word Message After Browns Trade Read MoreIt was not a convincing win, and it did not come with the offensive explosion it looked like they might get in the first inning, but none of that matters much. All that matters is that the were able to …
Counsell Statement on Cubs Bullpen Keeps Game 4 Hope Going Read More