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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad. Blatter was the latest international …

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton went on the offensive Monday night against U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly in the first live-broadcast debate in the heated Democratic primary race for retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat. Stratton attacked Krishnamoorthi just …

It was familiar territory for Matas Buzelis. The Bulls forward played in the NBA’s Rising Stars Game last year for the All-Star Weekend and received the invite for a second appearance on Monday. Invite accepted. “It means a lot,” Buzelis …

Legler Regional Library is the home of Chicago’s first food pantry inside a public library. The pantry opened Thursday and provides access to food for one of Chicago’s most food-insecure communities. A rotating selection of proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, …

Bears coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday he was at peace with the possibility he could lose assistants from his “five-star staff” to better jobs elsewhere. It was something he encouraged. “Anything I can do to help them out, I think …

A man was killed and a woman was critically injured in a shooting Monday evening in Auburn Gresham, police said. Robert S. Parker, 37, a 27-year-old man and a woman, 44, were in a car in the 8500 block of …

Ask Nikola Vucevic to rebound, he’ll do it. Need him to score? No problem. Inside, outside, just tell him. Pass, set a screen, heck, he’ll even block shots when the mood strikes him, evident by the 15 blocks he’s had …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day You’re a take-charge leader, and today is the kind of day …

When most birds fly, you hear a whooshing sound from the air brushing against their wings. Not owls. A unique feather adaptation — a comb-like serration on the tips of an owl’s lead wing — breaks pockets of wind into …

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for seven years. My significant other, “Gabe,” and I bought a home together. We are also raising three of his grandsons. I pay half of the mortgage, utilities, food, maintenance and personal …

In Minnesota this winter, amid the steady stream of grim headlines out of Minneapolis, one story barely made it beyond Duluth’s city limits. The Duluth News Tribune and other regional outlets are inviting residents to dig into the city’s archives, …

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Blackhawks veteran forward Jason Dickinson has a tendency to dwell on the negatives. He’s a self-critical person who believes that critical eye is crucial to growth, even if it diminishes happiness. Hawks rookie forward Oliver Moore, however, …

One of two attempted robbers was shot by a concealed carry holder early Tuesday in Belmont Cragin on the Northwest Side. Both alleged robbers were arrested but charges have not been announcecd by pollice. The concealed carry holder, a 39-year-old …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Thousands in Illinois and nationwide are at risk of losing federal food assistance benefits because of new work rules set to begin Sunday. We look into the expanded rules and who’s affected. 🗞️ Plus: …

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly breakdown of Illinois high school basketball. This week’s episode opens with Two Takes and then we open the mailbag and answer questions from the listeners. Some of the topics explored include prep schools, Bolingbrook, …

A student was “begging for his life” as a classmate allegedly pointed a fake rifle at him last week during a prank at the Moody Bible Institute on the Near North Side, according to Chicago police. Joshua Losey, of Galesburg, …

A Chicago-based group of scientists have once again warned the world is closer than ever to human-made destruction by moving the symbolic “Doomsday Clock” up to 85 seconds to midnight. The clock represents global catastrophe, with midnight symbolizing total destruction. …

La mujer que sobrevivió a cinco disparos de un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza en Chicago el otoño pasado, sólo para ser acusada criminalmente y luego exonerada, ahora quiere el permiso de un juez para compartir evidencia que muestra cómo …

Caitlin Clark is headed to the NBA, at least for a couple of nights. NBC announced Tuesday that Clark — the Indiana Fever star with an enormous following within the game — is joining the network’s pregame coverage for its …

Even a winter storm warning couldn’t keep the Sky front office out of Evanston last weekend. General manager Jeff Pagliocca, head coach Tyler Marsh and support staff commandeered the Northwestern bleachers to scout the Big Ten’s best: UCLA. The No. …