Chicago area sports retailers are getting a big boost from the Bears’ winning streak as the team gears up for playoffs. At Clark Street Sports’ eight stores across the Chicago area, sales of Bears merchandise have jumped 41% compared to …
Bears jerseys, hats and gear spark shopper frenzy at Chicago sports retailers Read MoreAs the new year approaches, many of us are thinking about resolutions. How we can live healthier, give back or make a meaningful difference in 2026. This year, I encourage all Illinois residents to consider a resolution that does all …
A selfless, life-saving New Year’s resolution Read MoreRespect or Fear? In the course of his losing race with the teleprompter during his Oval Office address on Dec. 17, President Donald Trump returned to a theme that obsesses him — respect. Even before his entry into politics, Trump …
Trump can’t tell difference between fear and respect Read MoreDEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband was told that our adult child’s partner had tested positive for COVID two days before we were scheduled to visit them. My husband — a forever Good Time Charlie — decided not to …
Dear Abby: Husband makes a poor choice with wife’s health Read MoreThe last time Bears quarterback Caleb Williams touched the football during a game, he made the best play of his Bears career, rifling a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in a stiff wind for a walk-off winner. Pro Football …
After throwing a walk-off winner, what will Caleb Williams do for an encore? Read MoreSo who gets your Bear of the Year award for 2025? That kicked things off in this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Chicago Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X. How about quarterback Caleb Williams? “Got to go …
Chicago Bears’ player of the year for 2025? Here’s how you voted Read MoreThomas Frank is under increasing pressure at Spurs (Picture: Getty Images) Thomas Frank has been urged to resign as Tottenham manager with the club in ‘shambles,’ according to former Spurs defender Ramon Vega. Tottenham are 14th in the Premier League …
Thomas Frank urged to resign as former Spurs star slams ‘shambles’ Read MoreTODAY’S WORD — VITALIZED (VY-tuh-lyz’d: Animated.) Average mark 45 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 61 or more words in VITALIZED? TODAY’S WORD — VITALIZED: vale valet valid veal veil vial vide vile vita vital vitalize idea ideal …
Word Game: Dec. 28, 2025 Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 47; Seth Meyers, 52; Denzel Washington, 71; Edgar Winter, 79. Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check this year. Think matters through, make every move strategic and base your next steps on your …
Horoscopes Dec. 28, 2025: Denzel Washington, keep your emotions in check Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 47; Seth Meyers, 52; Denzel Washington, 71; Edgar Winter, 79. Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check this year. Think matters through, make every move strategic and base your next steps on your …
Horoscopes Dec. 28, 2025: Denzel Washington, keep your emotions in check Read MoreThe Los Angeles Clippers have once again dipped into the G League talent pool, signing guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract following a standout run of performances. The move comes amid a wave of post-Winter Showcase signings, as …
Clippers Sign G League Ace After Breakout Winter Showcase Read MoreThe Chicago Bears have received some excellent news about their place in the 2025 NFL playoffs with less than 24 hours to go until their next kickoff. The Bears came into Week 17 knowing that a victory over the San …
Bears Get Excellent News Hours Before Prime Time Against 49ers Read MoreRetired NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace added fresh context to the ongoing conversation about NASCAR’s direction, pointing to clear decisions that shaped the sport over the last two decades. Speaking on a recent episode of his “Coffee with Kenny” video series, …
Kenny Wallace Explains What NASCAR Got Wrong and How It Plans to Fix It Read MoreWhile most of the attention around the Golden State Warriors has centered on potential center upgrades at the NBA trade deadline, the organization quietly addressed its frontcourt depth elsewhere. That move came through Santa Cruz. Golden State’s G League affiliate …
Warriors Quietly Add Center as Frontcourt Questions Linger Read MoreWestern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Santa Susana Mountains, 5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita and Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 Corridor are under a wind advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 1:08 a.m. …
Wind advisory affecting Los Angeles County until Sunday night – gusts as high as 45 mph Read MorePaul Merson had nothing but praise for David Raya after Arsenal’s defeat of Brighton (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson says Arsenal fans may have David Raya to thank should they go on and win the title after the goalkeeper’s stunning save …
Arsenal star could have won club the title against Brighton, says Paul Merson Read MoreThe skating pair are loved by fans on the ITV show (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Two Olympic champions and Dancing on Ice stars are reportedly in line for a damehood and knighthood. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold for skating at …
Dancing On Ice legends ‘to receive damehood and knighthood in King’s New Year Honours’ Read MoreIn 2026 we’ve got a sweeping epic, a fan-favourite sequel, an iconic TV series wrapping up with a movie and a radical period drama (Picture: Universal/20th Century Studios/Netflix/Warner Bros. Pictures) This year has been a jam-packed one for movies, with …
The 10 must-see films in 2026 from $250,000,000 epic to sought-after sequel Read MoreFormer French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died (Picture: Reuters) French movie star and singer Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Born in 1934 in Paris, the actress shot to international fame with the …
Movie icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 Read MoreNatalie Twomey falsely claimed her sister was ‘deteriorating’ to get time off over Christmas (Picture: Solent News) An emergency worker has been struck off after telling bosses her sister was in intensive care to get time off during the festive …
Paramedic who lied about sister’s illness to get day off exposed by Facebook Read More