KANATA, Ontario — Spencer Knight continues to give the Blackhawks strong goaltending, even during their recent struggles without Connor Bedard. He has established himself as a No. 1 goalie in the NHL. After Knight, however, the goaltending depth chart is …
Breaking down Blackhawks’ goalie depth chart with Laurent Brossoit stuck, Arvid Soderblom struggling Read MoreThe Chicago Transit Authority announced this week it will close out 2025 with several additions to its service. The Frequent Network, which launched in March to provide riders on key routes with buses operating at least every 10 minutes, will …
CTA adds more bus routes to its ‘Frequent Network’ guaranteeing arrivals every 10 minutes Read MoreAfter more than 27 years living in the United States, West Lawn resident Luis Martinez decided to take the steps toward citizenship. On Friday morning, his dream became a reality. Martinez was among 91 new citizens from 22 different countries …
91 immigrants sworn in as citizens during naturalization ceremony in Chicago Read MoreA northwest suburban member of Congress is demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on its plan to eliminate thousands of job vacancies at VA hospitals nationwide, including more than 600 at Chicago-area care centers. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, …
Rep. Krishnamoorthi slams Trump administration plan to close hundreds of vacancies at Chicago VA hospitals Read MoreEvery day that Chicago Public Schools goes without much-delayed property tax revenue, the school district is paying $220,000 in interest on short-term loans it took out to make payroll — that’s the equivalent of two teachers’ annual salaries. So far, …
Property tax payment delay costs CPS almost a quarter million dollars a day Read MoreA recent study published by three state agencies warns electricity shortages are coming to Illinois. The shortages will start in PJM Interconnection’s regional transmission system by 2029, with the shortage hitting Illinois’ ComEd territory (which is within PJM) beginning in …
Power drip: Electricity shortages coming to Illinois Read MoreCLEVELAND — Zach Collins’ first few seasons were touch and go. There was no question the 6-10 center could play at the NBA level, but how much of a chance would he get? When the 10th overall pick from the …
Tall tale for Bulls as coach Billy Donovan stays with two-big look Read MoreThe Ben Johnson Effect is real, but it still lacks the validation that matters most in these parts — beating the Packers. Johnson’s Bears are facing a team that has had their number for most of the last 20 years …
Bears coach Ben Johnson demonstrating knack for finding answers, which will be tested by Packers Read MoreThe family of a Humboldt Park restaurant owner is fighting to stop his deportation to Pakistan while raising questions about his medical care in federal custody, after they say he collapsed at O’Hare Airport on Wednesday before he could be …
Family fights to prevent Humboldt Park restaurant owner’s deportation, questions his care Read MoreCLEVELAND — Nikola Vucevic sure didn’t look fresh. His shoulders were covered with cupping marks, his size 17s were soaking in an ice bucket and he had a towel draped over him. But these looks were deceiving. For a second …
Don’t look now, but Vooch may have gotten his groove back in Bulls’ win Read MoreThe bulls finally pumped some life into the United Center crowd Friday night. Not those Bulls. The living, 1,800-pound bucking bulls vigorously jumping to dislodge their riders, who on average weigh in at a relatively minuscule 140 pounds. Forty Professional …
Professional Bull Riding competition charges into Chicago: ‘This is the toughest sport on dirt’ Read MoreMoon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April 19) A so-so day With your ruler Mars at the top of your chart for the first time since 2024, …
Horoscope for Saturday, December 20, 2025 Read MoreThis week’s top photo comes from Photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram. What makes this photo important? The aggressive federal tactics of “Operation Midway Blitz” have not stopped. This man went to work …
How we documented Bovino’s return to Chicago Read MoreFor Peter Maltsev, some tattoos stem from a random string of words. “A possum eating spaghetti.” “A zombie uterus.” “Penguin hugging a strawberry.” Tattoo artist Peter Maltsev designs some tattoos based off his Instagram followers’ ideas, including this “zombie uterus.” …
From a possum eating spaghetti to a zombie uterus, Wicker Park tattoo artist crowdsources ideas for designs Read MoreI don’t want to give far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer any ideas. But I do wonder if she’ll soon proclaim that Nick Reiner was wearing a keffiyeh and a “Free Palestine” T-shirt when he allegedly killed his actor-director father, Rob …
Anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian narratives don’t fit; nevertheless they persist Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My sister recently became very ill and had to be hospitalized for four days. When I called and told our daughter, she was concerned and supportive. Then, I called our son, “Isaac,” and left a message to please …
Dear Abby: Son disappoints mom by failing to return calls Read MoreOn Dec. 7, Roscoe Village Neighbors hosted horse-drawn sleigh rides as part of its Winterfest activities, despite the fact that the city of Chicago banned horse carriages within the city limits five years ago. The City Council sent a clear …
Holidays no excuse for exploiting horses, flouting city’s ban on carriage rides Read MoreThe winter real estate market is expected to be the busiest since the pandemic, according to Alejandro Trujillo of real estate firm RE/MAX Premier. “I think we’re going to have a very solid amount of buyers still out there,” he …
Here are 5 homes you could buy near Chicago’s median price of $360,000 Read MoreKANATA, Ontario — The timeline of Blackhawks star Connor Bedard’s recovery from his right shoulder injury will depend on how he feels and what he’s able to do rather than any specific tests. That’s what Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson …
Timeline of Connor Bedard’s recovery from shoulder injury will depend on how he feels Read MoreHe has tried before. For the most part, it has worked. Worked well enough to win two NCAA championships at Florida, to infamously have a 3-1 lead on the 73-win Warriors in the 2016 Western Conference finals with the Thunder, …
Despite Billy Donovan’s storied success, he just isn’t pushing Bulls over the hump Read More