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Quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, warms up during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on Friday. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times The Sun-Times’ Bears experts — Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash — break down …

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12, 2024. Gene J. Puskar/AP PITTSBURGH — The Cubs had seen progress from right-hander Kyle Hendricks in his rehab starts, not only in his health but in his …

The Cubs were considering having right-hander Jameson Taillon start on Sunday, but they are pushing back his next start to Tuesday. Michael Reaves/Getty Images On deck: Cubs at Braves Monday: Shota Imanaga (5-0, 1.08) vs. Reynaldo Lopez (2-1, 1.53), 6:20 …

Northwestern guard Boo Buie was not invited to this year’s NBA scouting combine. Nam Y. Huh/AP Boo-hoo? Nah. Boo, who? Unfortunately, that’s more like it. The NBA Draft Combine will be at Wintrust Arena all week, with 78 prospects having …

Karen Phillips, mother of Kierra Coles, discusses her daughter at a news conference Sunday to raise awareness of missing persons cases in Chicago. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times If Karen Phillips could say something to her missing daughter, Kierra Coles, it’s that she’ll …

A 15-year-old boy was on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Dearborn Avenue about 4:40 p.m. when four men approached him, two of whom produced knives and stabbed him in the back, police said. Sun-Times file A teen …

A man, 40, was on the sidewalk in the 3900 block of West Madison Avenue at about 7:10 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, hitting the man in both his legs, police said. Sun-Times file …

Authorities were looking to identify six suspects in a string of CTA Red Line robberies. Chicago Police Department Chicago police have released photos of six female suspects wanted in connection with a series of CTA Red Line robberies last week. …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4 to 6 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) Keep your eyes peeled and protect what you own against loss, theft …

Corn grows in front of an ethanol refinery in 2021 in Chancellor, South Dakota. Stephen Groves/AP As Illinois works to meet its clean energy goals, it’s important for policy makers to carefully consider all the facts to set an appropriate …

Lake Michigan on Feb. 2, 2023, with the Chicago skyline in the background. Last year, the ice cover over the Great Lakes was the lowest in 50 years, raising more concerns about the effects of climate change. Erin Hooley/AP This …

The logo for the 2024 Democratic National Convention is displayed on the scoreboard during the DNC Winter Media Walkthrough at the United Center, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times This summer’s Democratic National Convention will be more than just four …

DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged gay man who has never had any serious relationships. A few months ago, I met a 22-year-old guy. He seemed really sweet and nice, and we had good times when we were together, so …

“Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland” focuses on the Smashing Pumpkins leader’s efforts to revive the National Wrestling Alliance. Nacelle Co. If you need a reminder of Billy Corgan’s affinity for taking on offbeat side projects when he’s not rock-starring, Google …

Crime scene tape. | Sun-Times file Sun-Times file A teen has died and two other people are in critical condition after a car crash in north suburban Glenview late Sunday night, police said. Marko Niketic, 17, was driving one of …

A broken water main in Chicago. When service lines to individual buildings develop leaks, it can mean a huge bill for property owners, through no fault of their own. AP Days before his runoff victory, then-mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson paid …

The Bears signed rookie wide receiver John Jackson III on Monday. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times The Bears signed six players who tried out for the team during rookie minicamp over the weekend. Four are rookies, including receiver John Jackson III, who is …

Ascension hospitals, including Ascension Resurrection, have been affected by a ransomware attack. Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times A ransomware attack has forced hospital group Ascension’s computer systems offline and diverted ambulances away from some of its emergency departments, including one in the Chicago …

USC’s Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week. John Locher/AP NBA teams were told Monday that …

Students set up an encampment nearly two weeks ago DePaul University on the North Side. The university has said negotiations with protesters are at a “stalemate.” Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Hundreds of Chicago-area college students have joined the wave of pro-Palestinian protests …