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(The James Brand) The James Brand, known for its focus on modern, minimal everyday carry essentials, has announced the launch of its first-ever wallet, The Lowe. This new product marks the beginning of an entirely new category for the company, …

The famed “Bat Pod” from Christopher Nolan’s megahit film “The Dark Knight Rises,” 2008 (©Thepropstore/Bournemouth News/Shutterstock) “One of the things I love about motorcycles is the variety of people who are fanatics about them—you tend to have this idea of …

Much has changed for breakout country artist Shaboozey over the past year-and-a-half, but one thing that remains consistent is his love of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. It’s right there in the lyrics of his inescapable hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” …

The Trump administration’s assault on American higher education has recently been fixated on UCLA, where I teach administrative law and executive power. The White House has moved to cut off $584 million in federal funds for the university’s supposed failure to prevent …

Police officers in San Bruno didn’t have to look far for a traffic violation Friday night — a driverless Waymo pulled an illegal U-turn right in front of their patrol car. For those officers, it was the first time they …

Nearly eight months before they lock horns in the June primary election, a challenger for the San Jose City Council District 7 seat has filed the first of potentially several complaints against Councilmember Bien Doan and his chief of staff, …

Dear Eric: My bestie is a modern-day pen pal. That is to say I know him on only social media. But we’ve had so many fine chats over the last decade, until recently. He lives in another country, where personal …

Woes of the Colorado River have justifiably commanded broad attention. The slipping water levels in Lake Powell and other reservoirs provide a compelling argument for changes. How close to the cliff’s edge are we? Very close, says a new report …

The country is once again on the brink of a government shutdown — but this time, federal employees could see mass layoffs instead of furloughs if Congress can’t come to an agreement on a federal funding bill. Federal employees numbered …

The Bears released renderings of their proposed Arlington Heights stadium Tuesday as they work toward finalizing a plan to build on the 326 acres they own in the northwest suburb. The plan for the domed venue, with a fixed roof …

A Broadview company that has found itself in the middle of an ongoing standoff between Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and protesters erected wooden barricades Monday in hopes of keeping protesters — and the clashes that come with them — …

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot as he rode a bicycle to school in the South Chicago neighborhood Monday morning, according to a police report. Officers found the boy in the bushes with several gunshot wounds in the 8300 block …

Broadview’s mayor and police chief on Tuesday called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop using chemical agents on protesters and appealed for the agency to respond to several requests, including information about three criminal investigations the suburb has …

Newly released photos and personal items once owned by Vivian Maier, the Chicago nanny who later gained world renown for her photography, are currently being auctioned. The items, 33 lots consisting of photo prints and 17 lots consisting of a …

At some point during the first weeks of the regular season, quarterback Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson noticed something about the Bears’ offense: It was a lot easier to sustain momentum than to spark it. “Once we get our …

Isaac Okoro was finishing up a hot Pilates class in late June when he noticed a call from his agency, Excel Basketball. “At that point I knew I was getting traded,” Okoro recalled Tuesday. “I had a good class and …

Cubs right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge will open Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Padres on Wednesday. Left-hander Shota Imanaga likely will follow. Opening with Kittredge means Imanaga will face the top of the Padres’ lineup fewer times. It …

Bo ssam is a popular Korean dish that features crispy succulent shredded pork wrapped in lettuce leaves and topped with a variety of accompaniments, such as rice, kimchi, scallions and fermented chile sauce. It makes for great party food, as …

Gregory Bovino, commander-at-large of the U.S. Border Patrol, is criticizing a WBEZ and Sun-Times report about comments he made Sunday in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Bovino spoke to reporter Chip Mitchell as the commander led dozens of agents on a …