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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could …

A woman locked the doors and took away children’s cellphones before stabbing three — killing the youngest — and setting their Logan Square home on fire Friday morning, police said. Chicago police officers broke in and found all three children …

DENVER — The White Sox have an opportunity this weekend to help pass a historic hot potato to the lowly Rockies, who are flirting with the modern major-league record for most losses in a season set last year by the …

DENVER — Colson Montgomery’s roller-coaster season climbed to a new apex in the Mile High City with his major-league debut for the White Sox on the Fourth of July. And it rose once again with a diving, over-the-shoulder catch to …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Because you have a strong focus now on home and family, this is an excellent day …

Even without an official fireworks display, Chicago didn’t fail to celebrate Independence Day with style. Chicagoans enjoyed the sun and breeze by Lake Michigan on Friday afternoon. In the evening, the night sky lit up with colorful bursts as residents …

As Americans think about the meaning of the Fourth of July, what do they think they are celebrating? Independence from England? Perhaps. But we needed to win a war for that to become a reality. As revelers light up fireworks, …

DEAR ABBY: In a few days, the second anniversary of my husband’s death will be here. We were together for 40 years. They weren’t easy years; he had many issues, both physical and mental. I was isolated because I didn’t …

Jeff Gordon achieved more than any driver could imagine during his illustrious 23-year NASCAR career. Gordon wasn’t just a driver; he was a personality. He was a showman. Gordon was a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and, at 24, he …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. FISH OF THE WEEK Joe Szafoni messaged the photo above, taken by his brother-in-law, of a largemouth bass engulfing a northern pike, noting, “Bass must be hungry. Found this in a lake …

A man was found shot to death early Saturday in the Austin neighborhood. Officers found the man, 30, about 5 a.m. inside a residence in the 1000 block of North Lavergne Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head, Chicago …

Four people were wounded in a drive-by shooting early Saturday in Little Village. The victims were in a parked car about 1:45 a.m. in the 2700 block of South California Boulevard when someone in a dark sport utility vehicle fired …

A man was found fatally shot late Friday in West Englewood. Officers responding to a call of a person shot found the man, identified as 36-year-old Marco Velasquez-Sierra, about 11:55 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Winchester Avenue, Chicago …

A teenage girl was fatally shot and a man was wounded Friday night near Avalon Park on the South Side. Meeyah Smith, 16, and a 35-year-old man were in the 1200 block of East 83rd Street about 11 p.m. when …

The menopause years aren’t just hot flashes and irregular periods. Yet, Tiffini Sarver, 44, of Lincoln Square, said growing up these were the only two menopause symptoms she’d heard about from school health classes and watching her mom’s “really bad” …

One person is in custody after a man was shot and killed Saturday morning on the Near North Side, police said. The 46-year-old victim was inside a car about 9:45 a.m. in the 800 block of North Cambridge Avenue when …

A 5-year-old boy has died after he drowned in a Buffalo Grove pool Friday evening. Officials responded about 6:30 p.m. to a private residential pool in the 100 block of Copperwood Drive. The boy was unresponsive after he was taken …

A shooting late Friday in Back of the Yards during a Fourth of July celebration left seven people in serious or critical condition. A group of people was gathered outside just after 11 p.m. in the 4800 block of South …

Grant Park buzzed with energy Saturday morning as tens of thousands of attendees descended on the park grounds for the third NASCAR Chicago Street Race amid rising temperatures and a blazing sun. The third and final race weekend of NASCAR’s …

Has Sky guard Ariel Atkins awoken? She’s averaging more than 20 points per game over the last four contests — but more importantly, she sees it as necessary for the team’s success. When asked whether the team can peak with …