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Both my boys were born in Evanston. Which at the time seemed wrong, since we lived in the city. “Why Evanston?” I asked my wife. I worried it would dog them, a nagging footnote. They wouldn’t be “born in Chicago” …

My other life began after my children were in bed asleep. That’s when I’d sneak into my home “studio” in the closet under the stairs, flick on the microphone and record my voice hawking Duracell batteries, State Farm Insurance, Continental …

Kane County authorities say they’re unaware of anyone from Chapelstreet Church ever reporting potential child sex abuse involving a now-former youth leader who, along with the evangelical congregation and one of its top leaders, was recently sued by an accuser. …

This is not your average cat story. Four years ago, someone taped a flyer to a vacant storefront window in Logan Square next to Lula Cafe. It showed a charming line drawing of a cat and announced anyone who texted …

In 1991, Rob Miller packed up his bags, his records and his memories and moved from Ann Arbor, Mich., to Chicago as an attempt to escape music. “Obviously, my plan didn’t work out so well,” Miller joked during a recent …

In a world where community often feels fractured, Friendsgiving is a reminder that gratitude thrives both at the family table and among the families we build. This year, I invite you to add joy and meaning to your holiday and …

Whether you think ShotSpotter is a crime-fighting tool or an expensive failure, one thing is certain: Research and analysis about the technology enriched public conversation. Much of the research produced on what ShotSpotter gets right and what it misses was …

DEAR ABBY: I had a child with “Richard,” whom I met 10 years ago. I was married at the time but had been separated from my husband, “Eddy,” for nine months. Richard and I hit it off well; I was …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: A federal judge’s review finds immigration enforcement agents eagerly used tear gas, slammed their brakes to cause crashes and gave reports refuted by video. 🗞️ Plus: A workforce resource center opens in Chatham, a dance workshop …

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Football fans may need to wear extra layers of clothing to stay warm for family Turkey Bowl games this Thanksgiving. Temperatures in the Chicago area are forecast to dip into the 30s starting Wednesday, and wind chills could fall to …

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly breakdown of Illinois high school basketball. In this week’s episode we dive into five storylines for the upcoming season: -Jaxson Davis stays home – Will a team emerge from the south suburbs? – DePaul …

C.J. Gardner-Johnson doesn’t want to make his return to Philadelphia about him. The Bears’ slot cornerback spent last season with the Eagles, winning a Super Bowl before the team traded him to the Texans for offensive lineman Kenyon Green and …

The designed Caleb Williams run on fourth-and-one Sunday almost sparked a fight. After the Bears quarterback gained eight yards up the left sideline, he was shoved out of bounds by Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The hit was made along the …

A man being held in Cook County Jail died after a fire broke out in his cell Thursday evening, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. About 7:15 p.m., officers responded to a fire inside the residential treatment unit of …

Suburban bus service Pace says it will buy 36 hybrid buses after receiving a $39 million federal grant. The grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low-or-No Emissions program will fund buses for the Pace’s West Division in Melrose Park, Pace …

Naperville’s DMV has moved to a new location in the west suburbs. An appointment-only facility for driver services opened at 1771 W. Diehl Road, Unit 110, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Monday. The facility is larger and has …

Rey estaba simplemente cumpliendo con su trabajo —limpiando un jardín en Rogers Park una mañana a finales de octubre— cuando una Jeep Wagoneer negra disminuyó la velocidad, un grupo de hombres enmascarados saltó, le pusieron esposas y lo arrastraron al …

The Sky added Latricia Trammell to their coaching staff, the team announced on Monday. Trammell was head coach of the Wings for two seasons, leading them to a franchise-best 22 wins in 2023. She was let go from Dallas after …

As consumers gear up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, experts warn that the number of sophisticated scams is growing due to artificial intelligence. Scammers are using AI to create fake retailer websites, phishing emails and deepfake videos that impersonate …