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The year in local sports media began with Chicago Sports Network and Comcast embroiled in a carriage dispute and Dan Bernstein hosting middays on The Score. It’s ending with CHSN firmly in place on Xfinity cable and Bernstein hosting podcasts …

Mary Dixon likes to say I ran off and joined the circus. That’s her way of contextualizing my decision a few months ago to leave my dream job, and the incredibly fulfilling job path I had been on for a …

How old are we, dear friends? Old enough to have lived to see Indiana favored against Alabama in a football game. We’ve had a couple of years to let this out-of-nowhere, Curt Cignetti-led Hoosiers rise sink in, and the same …

The Blackhawks‘ cast of young defensemen are approachable, friendly guys. Coach Jeff Blashill thinks they might be a little too friendly, in fact. Alex Vlasic is a clear extrovert with a sense of humor and a natural ability to bring …

A coalition of multibillion-dollar gambling companies are suing to block the city from taxing online sports betting revenue that FanDuel, DraftKings and other major sportsbooks rake in from Chicago bettors. The Sports Betting Alliance filed for a temporary restraining order …

Theater (From left, top row) Sophia Ponce and Ashley Snyder and (from left, bottom row) Clark Tavas and Lola Zimmerman are among the featured writers in the Young Playwrights Festival, running Jan. 1-24 at Chicago Dramatists. Joe Gallagher Pegasus Theatre’s …

If you’re looking for a luscious, make-ahead dessert for the holiday season, chocolate pots de creme provide an elegant finale to a festive meal. These little terrines are filled with a rich and silky chocolate custard that is best prepared …

There’s nothing cozier and more comforting than a bubbling casserole of cheesy potatoes in the winter. This rustic side is often prepared in a large gratin dish, which can be plunked in the center of a table for indulgent family-style …

Panforte is a classic Italian sweet from Siena, Tuscany. It’s part cake, part confection and entirely irresistible. Its name translates to “strong bread,” which is a nod to both its dense texture and bold flavors. Though panforte’s roots reach back …

Providence senior forward Landrie Callahan always makes her presence felt. At 6-2, Callahan has a height advantage in most games. Combine her height with an insatiable desire to attack the glass, and that’s how you get a player who scored …

The nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ paid its outgoing CEO more than $900,000 in 2024, new tax filings show, as it engaged in staff cuts and other measures to deal with declining revenue. Chicago Public Media’s payout …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Illinois coach Bret Bielema had a bit of a history lesson the night before the Music City Bowl on just what his Fighting Illini could accomplish with one more victory. David Olano kicked a 29-yard field goal …

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Humboldt Park on Tuesday afternoon, Chicago police said. The two men, ages 18 and 38, were in the 700 block of North Spaulding Avenue at 1:17 p.m. when four …

A man was found shot dead in Auburn Gresham on Tuesday afternoon, Chicago police said. The man, 20, was found at 2:37 p.m. inside a residence in the 900 block of West 85th Street, police said. He was pronounced dead …

Jaxson Davis saw the shot clock only had a few seconds left, so he found some space and launched a quick three-pointer. It went in. That was midway through the third quarter and gave the Warren junior 28 points. That’s …

When Mike Ditka’s 1984 Bears played the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, their 23-0 loss at Candlestick Park might not have seemed like a prelude to greatness. They put up a fight in the first half but never really …

Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov, even with his limited English, has picked up two of coach Jeff Blashill’s most frequent phrases. “It’s a process, and it takes time,” Levshunov said Tuesday before the Hawks’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders. Those …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today you have strong feelings and views …

Chicago is pumped about the Bears. People are chanting “Good, Better, Best” for reasons that are unclear. You want to join the fun, but haven’t been paying attention. Here’s what you need to know: Is this the best Bears team …

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old woman who has lived with orthopedic challenges due to a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgeries and limited mobility, I have led a full life as a special needs teacher, wife and caregiver for my …