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The East Suburban Catholic Conference will cease to exist after the 2025-26 season. The ESCC will be folding, joining up with the Chicago Catholic League to form one giant Chicago metropolitan private school conference next season. The Suburban Catholic Conference …

En una mañana de noviembre del año pasado, mi teléfono sonó justo antes de que me dirigiera a clase durante mi primer semestre de posgrado en la Universidad Northwestern. Era mi mamá. “Tu papá, lo están deportando”, dijo. Mi papá, …

“Standing up and saying ‘no’ is the least I can do,” says Jenny, part of a three-member, cash-strapped Ithaca commune trying to get themselves — and anyone else they can enlist — to Chicago to protest the Vietnam War in …

Las velas adornaban la entrada de la ahora cerrada Joyería Angelo, el lunes, localizada en la cuadra 3800 al oeste de 26th St., en La Villita. Ahí fue donde Faustino Álamo, de 63 años de edad, y su hijo, Luis …

Josh Giddey is putting up impressive all-around numbers on offense. But has he done enough on defense to start building a case for All-Star status this season? Second-year forward Matas Buzelis might have the highest ceiling among the young Bulls, …

Se espera que la agresiva campaña de deportación de la administración de Trump en Chicago disminuya pronto, ya que el comandante de la Patrulla Fronteriza, Gregory Bovino, y muchos de sus compañeros agentes se preparan para trasladarse a otra ciudad, …

Darren Bailey is staying in the Illinois Republican primary race for governor following the deaths of his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash, the former downstate legislator announced Monday. In a video posted to social media about …

A 30-year-old man was apparently beaten to death late Monday night in Austin on the West Side. Around 11:15 p.m., officers responding to a battery call found Anthony Anderson with a wound to his neck being treated by paramedics in …

Craving meatballs — but not the meat? As the holidays approach with traditionally meat-laden meals, these black bean meatballs can lighten up your weeknight menu, even while still delivering important protein and nutrients. They are made from a blend of …

So much has changed in the recruitment of high school basketball players. In particular, college coaches have shifted their focus, putting more importance on the transfer portal in the spring than the fall signing period. But for players who are …

Air traffic controllers will get most of their pay within two days after the federal government reopens, but traffic restrictions at the nation’s busiest airports could continue, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. Duffy spoke at O’Hare Airport, which …

Three plays after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart needed a little time to get up and walk off the field after fumbling and losing possession with a 17-7 lead late in the third quarter Sunday, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams came up …

With an 8-5-3 record, the Blackhawks are off to their best start to a season since 2016. And after years of misery, you’d better bet they’re enjoying it. “A lot of guys have grown and matured, and it’s awesome to …

Fifty-six days have passed since U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino announced on social media, “Well, Chicago, we’ve arrived!” Since then, it’s been eight weeks of chaos and fear. Of downtown patrols and boat tours. Of tear gas and pepperballs, …

Many Chicago area veterans marked Veterans Day by protesting actions taken by the Trump administration in its aggressive immigration enforcement and service cuts to Veterans Affairs. More than 300 participated in the rally, held at the Vietnam War Memorial near …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume. The order keeps in place at least for a few more days a chaotic …

LAS VEGAS — By next Tuesday, the Cubs will know whether left-hander Shota Imanaga is accepting a $22 million-plus qualifying offer to re-sign with them for 2026. If he accepts, the Cubs will have clarity on their starting pitching needs …

As Jeff and Lila Funderburg rode out Hurricane Melissa in their Jamaican villa, whipping wind and pouring rain outside was accompanied by desperate pleas for mercy. “The kids were screaming. That was heartbreaking,” Lila Funderburg said. “That was the hardest …

Players value authenticity, and new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon has it in abundance. He also has the task of improving an offense that finished 27th in the majors in runs scored and of continuing to develop young players …

A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man and woman Monday night in Avalon Park, according to Chicago police. Trevon Wilson, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder with a strong probability of death as well …