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Roz’s return on ‘Night Court’ a ‘pleasant surprise’ for Chicago’s Marsha Warfield

Comedian says stepping onto the set of the ’80s sitcom was ‘like going back to your prom when you’re in your 70s.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2024

Bulls guard Zach LaVine might be ready to return Friday at United Center

LaVine is scheduled for one more intense practice with the G League Windy City Bulls on Wednesday. As long as his injured right foot comes out of that with no setbacks, he might play Friday against the Hornets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2024

Chicago abortion rights and LGBTQ+ advocates seek permit to march on day before Democratic National Convention

The Democratic Party has failed to protect abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, the advocates claim.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

After a trial lasting nearly 3 months, jury set to get case of brazen Gold Coast slaying of rapper FBG Duck

Federal prosecutors have linked the rapper’s killing to a yearslong gang war between Duck’s Tookaville faction of the Gangster Disciples and the O Block set of the Black Disciples.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

‘Society of the Snow’ takes whole new look at 1972 Andes Mountains plane crash

The Old Christians rugby team was traveling to Chile for a match when their plane crashed, stranding them in the mountains where they faced snow storms, avalanches and starvation, forcing them to eat the flesh of those who had died.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

The long-awaited FAFSA form for college aid is finally here. Here’s why you should hurry up and fill it out.

The Department of Education soft-launched its simpler application for federal student aid that’s also supposed to help families get more money for college.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Witness recounts road rage shooting: ‘Don’t move or I’ll shoot,’ gun-wielding firefighter allegedly shouted

Police say a firefighter shot a motorist who hit his car and attempted to flee on New Year’s Eve in Andersonville. The firefighter is in custody. The victim is in critical condition.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Some tips to building a healthier bowl of oatmeal

The healthiest oatmeal is less about the type of oat and more about how you make it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Pilsen couple become first Cook County newlyweds of 2024

They met waiting for a CTA bus headed for Navy Pier six years ago and beat out over 200 other couples to receive Cook County’s first marriage license of the new year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Nikki Haley’s Civil War comment shows danger of whitewashing U.S. history

The fact that Nikki Haley apparently didn’t know — or pretended not to know — that slavery is front and center in her home state’s declaration of secession in 1861 is alarming enough.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024