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It’s only mid-November, but the Bulls already are being mentioned in the NBA’s drama-filled rumor mill. With the Mavericks spiraling and general manager Nico Harrison having been fired, they might be the first organization to bail on the season and …

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday directing additional city resources to local organizations and businesses affected by the lapse in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amid the historic 43-day government shutdown. Speaking Saturday during a food …

Dominic Zvada kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, Jordan Marshall ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns before exiting with an injury and No. 18 Michigan stayed in the playoff chase by beating Northwestern 24-22 at Wrigley Field …

PITTSBURGH — Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi raised eyebrows this week when he declined to describe the 23rd-ranked Panthers’ showdown against No. 9 Notre Dame as a “must-win.” Technically, Narduzzi was right. Pitt’s only path to the College Football Playoff is …

The Department of Homeland Security has left its command center at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, a source associated with the naval station confirmed to the Sun-Times on Saturday. DHS officials first mentioned their plans to vacate the …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Federal officials confirmed Saturday that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city has begun, as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations. “Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal …

CHAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straight loss. Clement caught three passes for 72 yards for …

Coach Jeff Blashill couldn’t concentrate on an answer. He just had to dance. As “Come On Eileen” startlingly blared down the hall from where Blashill was addressing the media Saturday morning, he was thrown back in time. “I used to …

High school football fans waited all season for Mount Carmel against Lincoln-Way East. The preseason No. 1 and No. 3 teams finally faced off Saturday on the South Side in the Class 8A quarterfinals. The highly anticipated showdown matched the …

This one didn’t come easy for Jackson Failla and Nazareth. The three-time defending Class 5A champions, playing up in 6A this season, fell behind by two scores early against visiting Lake Zurich in a quarterfinal on Saturday afternoon and were …

A teen was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in the 9200 block of South La Salle Street in Princeton Park, Chicago police said. The victim was identified by the medical examiner’s office as Robert Gunn Jr., 15. According to Chicago …

The Blackhawks aren’t back to championship contenders yet. But don’t tell that to the packed house that got to celebrate their 3-2 comeback victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night at the United Center. The Hawks gave up a …

Quarterfinals scores and semifinal pairings Games in bracket order. CLASS 8A: Pairings Quarterfinals (1) Mount Carmel 48, (9) Lincoln-Way East 7 (4) Fremd 34, (12) Bolingbrook 33 (23) Lockport 35, (2) Barrington 0 (11) Oswego 24, (3) Maine South 21 …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a positive day for you, which is why your confidence is strong. It’s an …

DEAR ABBY: I’m getting married soon and I am very excited. It is a true blessing. I love my fiancee very much, and I’m happy to spend the rest of my life with her. I have one concern, though, and …

A 33-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection to a fatal shooting in West Garfield Park last month. Dalwayne Howard, charged Saturday with first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon, is accused of fatally shooting a 36-year-old man Oct. …

After evading authorities for over 20 years, a 68-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder for a fatal shooting inside a Gold Coast apartment. David Barklow, detained at a Peruvian airport earlier this year, is accused of fatally shooting …

If the phrase “object permanence” doesn’t mean anything to you, then you probably haven’t spent much time lately sprawled on the floor next to an infant. My granddaughter has, among the phalanx of educational toys vying for her attention, an …

A 51-year-old motorcyclist lost control and crashed early Sunday morning in West Ridge, Chicago police said. The man was traveling south around 3:45 a.m. in the 5500 block of North Western Avenue when he lost control of the motorcycle. He …

The quarterfinal round of the state playoffs made one thing clear about this season’s Super 25 rankings. Mistakes were made. Teams with stars and a solid historical track record were overrated all season. Lockport and Oswego join the rankings after …