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- 4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 loss, including a quick unraveling and Connor Bedard’s shift awareness
- Daily horoscope for December 11, 2023
- Bronny James makes college basketball debut for USC nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest
- Ask Amy: Parents struggle to handle child’s school stress
- Editorial: The opioid epidemic is getting worse. Don’t reward one of the main culprits.
- After controversy in Quincy, advocates question whether Illinois should require judges to undergo training on sexual assault cases
- On unexpected findings in Chicago’s cumulative report on pollution, activists and officials caution this is just the first step
- Letters: Considering the backlash against Israel, where is the outrage over horrifying conflicts elsewhere?
- Review: The view is great, but Sifr’s grill deserves attention, too
- Anthony J. Constantini: The Cold War is over. America can let go of the old bilateral treaties.
- 10 best books for 2023: Or make that 12, if you include a trio that shouldn’t work at all
- Laura Washington: Art Basel, ‘the Super Bowl of art fairs,’ is selling Black artists short
- At Stateville maximum security prison, first group of prisoners earns college degrees from Northwestern: ‘A place of second chances’
- First Taste: Our food critic visits CosMc’s, a futuristic concept from McDonald’s now open in Bolingbrook
- Craig M. Klugman: Most colleges don’t require training that addresses antisemitism. That has to change.
- Should Alex Caruso earn NBA All-Star consideration? His Chicago Bulls teammates say yes. ‘He’s everything.’
- Column: White Sox stasis continues while Cubs move on from another failed pursuit of Shohei Ohtani
- Taking the Holiday Express in Aurora is a Christmas season tradition for many families: ‘It’s just a fun time’
- Aurora Public Library District Foundation receives $30,000 donation for digital navigator program
- Aurora to hold public hearing on casino TIF district
- Matt Eberflus finally has a signature win after 30 games. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ Week 14 victory.
- Daywatch: Should Illinois make judges undergo training on sexual assault cases?
- Israel battles fighters in Gaza’s main cities, with civilians trapped in the battle
- Asian fusion restaurant to join Aurora downtown mix
- Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
- Still making your New Year’s Eve plans? We’ve got plenty going on in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana
- Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
- Fun winter activities to do, solo or with a friend
- ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is coming to Chicago next, a boost for theater-going in the Loop
- After moving to defense, Lincoln-Way West’s Justin Darlage leads Lewis to national semifinals. ‘You figure it out.’
- Wauconda High School teacher killed in head-on collision
- How to save on electronics this holiday shopping season
- Column: Lindenhurst volunteer quietly served USO for decades
- Lincoln-Way East’s Alex Lizak plays the guitar and loves science. But on the wrestling mat? ‘He’s all business.’
- Pair charged with stealing booze, trying to run over liquor store clerk
- Tony Granato taking leave of absence from Blackhawks work on NBC Sports Chicago after non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis
- Man found dead after Rogers Park apartment fire, Chicago police say
- It’s Greek to South Elgin’s Demetrios Carrera. Spanish, too. And his effort speaks volumes. ‘Not scared of anyone.’
- Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
- College basketball poll: Arizona keeps its hold on the top spot, while Northwestern makes its debut at No. 25
- Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park crash identified
- Indoor market in Sugar Grove puts emphasis on locally-made items
- Alleged Highland Park parade shooter to represent himself at trial starting Feb. 26
- Oak Brook mansion once owned by baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is getting a facelift under new owner
- Gary man admits to woman’s fatal shooting at gas station
- Column: Furry friends are a key part of the holiday season
- Community news
- Evanston’s menorah ceremony among many around the world as war continues
- Evanston plans event to select descendants for reparations funds
- ‘Barbie’ tops Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine, closely trailed by ‘Oppenheimer’ with eight
- Daniel DePetris: Will taking out Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar shorten the war?
- Afternoon Briefing: FBI mole and former Ald. Daniel Solis spotted at courthouse
- Winning $650,000 lottery ticket sold in Niles at Golf Mill Shopping Center
- Review: Updated ‘Dial M for Murder’ at Northlight Theatre will keep you guessing
- Mel’s Craft BBQ in Park Ridge, hailed as one of finest in Illinois, closes: ‘Inflation hit all of our costs’
- ‘One candle expels a lot of darkness’ Glenview’s menorah is illuminated
- Hot chocolate stand in Homewood generates a cool $11K in toys for kids in need
- Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson threatens legal action over Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ liaison appointment
- Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter died from fentanyl overdose: records
- Aurora continues to look at safety issues along Eola Road
- Expanded Willow Hill Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Event returns for third year ‘It’s growing leaps and bounds’
- Youth football teams from Dixmoor and Robbins fall short of championship wins in Florida playoffs
- Chicago empieza a demandar a operadores de autobuses ‘deshonestos’ que transportan a inmigrantes
- Northbrook Park District and Congregation Beth Shalom of Northbrook collaborate on community Hanukkah celebration
- Vacant Gary schools like Emerson are unprotected fire magnets
- Newspaper groups’ former business manager charged with felony theft; Chesterton, Lowell papers included
- Corrections and clarifications
- ‘Your education puts you ahead’ PNW grads told during Saturday commencement
- Ethics board will not impose $5,000 fine on Skokie’s sole independent trustee, James Johnson
- Indiana Fever win 2024 WNBA draft lottery for No. 1 pick for 2nd straight season
- Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo down to just one bison with the unexpected weekend death of Becky
- Maine High School District 207 Board approves 6.78% tax levy increase for residents in 2024
- ¿Cómo te hacen sentir los espacios públicos? La Universidad DePaul mide la equidad mediante el seguimiento de cómo las personas responden al diseño urbano
- Bears honor Leyden District 212 teacher as a ‘Classroom Legend’ for his academic wins: ‘At the end of the day, he gives his best effort’
- Migrants arriving by busload in Rosemont and Cicero are sent away, but welcomed in Oak Park, as suburbs respond differently to crisis
- Naperville News Digest: Will County offering free pet microshipping this month; Calvary Church plans ‘Sounds of Christmas’ concerts; Naperville Central runner finishes 36th in national race
- No one injured when Munster trolley tour of holiday lights hits South Shore bridge
- Clarendon Hills Fire Department program providing youth opportunities to explore the life of a firefighter
- Police officers-turned Santa’s helpers assist Lake Zurich kids with checking off their own holiday gift-giving list
- Republican National Committee backs effort to block mail-in ballots received after Election Day
- 3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including late hits on Justin Fields and ‘ball of energy’ Jaquan Brisker’s impact
- QB Drake Maye is entering the NFL draft and won’t play for North Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl
- Aldermen try again to settle controversial police shooting case
- Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
- Vernon Hills detention pond search continues after missing Carpentersville teen’s car located
- Prosecutors poised to rest their case in the ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption trial, setting stage for testimony of FBI mole Daniel Solis
- In ‘Little Palestine,’ businesses closed to protest fighting in Gaza
- Clemson defeats Notre Dame for program’s 4th NCAA men’s soccer title
- Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
- Jeff Vorva’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week
- Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area boys basketball rankings and player of the week
- Discover Financial names new CEO after former top executive’s abrupt resignation in August
- Tinley Park’s Myles Haythorne is ready to play in Big Dipper. Rob Culver, his brother, remembers. ‘It was loud.’
- Chicago Bulls reportedly scour potential landing spots for Zach LaVine while weighing options for DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso
- Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
- Defense first. That’s how Gianna Amadio gets Lincoln-Way Central going against Stagg. Again. ‘I know my role.’