Three takeaways from the Bears’ win vs. Falcons Bears quarterback Justin Fields picked the right time to play his best game. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
As Bears GM Ryan Poles decides on Justin Fields, a victory against the Falcons shouldn’t sway him The quarterback picked apart a weak and poorly designed defense Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Blackhawks rookie Kevin Korchinski settling back into hockey rhythm after father’s death Korchinski played his fifth consecutive game Sunday since returning to the lineup following his father’s death in December. The Hawks continue to work with him on his defensive game while hoping his production starts to creep up. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Dec. 31, 2023 Marian Catholic, West Aurora, Neuqua Valley and Palatine join and there is a new team at the top. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Bears coach Matt Eberflus gets what he needs in 37-17 win over Falcons as he makes case to stay The Bears improved to 7-9 and have won five of their last seven. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
QB Justin Fields gives Bears something to think about on day they land top pick On a day the Bears secured the No. 1 pick in the draft with another Panthers loss, GM Ryan Poles has to watch magic acts like what Fields did Sunday and ask himself an increasingly difficult question. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Bears clinch No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft as Panthers solidify worst record The Bears hold the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to their trade with the Panthers. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
A taste of winter as snow dusts Chicago on last day of the year Nearly an inch of snow had fallen at O’Hare and 0.2 inches were recorded at Midway by the time snow showers ended Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
XFL-USFL merger complete with launch of new United Football League The two leagues have operated independently in the past, competing for fans and television viewers. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Bulls reserve Terry Taylor making things tough on opposition With Nikola Vucevic (groin) sidelined and Andre Drummond stepping in as the starting center, coach Billy Donovan needed a reserve to provide a spark off the bench. He might have found one in the undersized Taylor. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Shecky Greene, Las Vegas comedy star from Chicago, dies at 97 A gifted onstage improviser, Greene was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest stand-up acts of his generation. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Mount Prospect man charged with fatal stabbing at Des Plaines Burger King Antonio Solorio, 42, was arrested outside of a family member’s home Friday afternoon in Streamwood and charged with first degree murder, according to Des Plaines police. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Behind QB Justin Fields, Bears lead Falcons at halftime Fields went 13-for-17 for 166 yards, one touchdown and a 126.1 passer rating and ran six times for 21 yards and a score. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Another plane of migrants arrives in Chicago area as Mayor Brandon Johnson continues call for federal help A plane from Texas dropped 355 migrants off about 1 a.m. Sunday in Rockford, officials said. They were transported by bus to a Chicago landing zone. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Cup champion, dies at 84 Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Yarborough won the Daytona 500 four times.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Maurice Hines, tap-dancing icon and ‘The Cotton Club’ star, dies at 80 The tap-dancing icon, whose younger brother Gregory Hines was also a dance legend, died at the Actors Fund Home, an assisted-living facility in Englewood, New Jersey.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Ex-boyfriend of Austin woman killed in domestic dispute charged with her murder Kenneth Brown, 44, was arrested Friday in the 3100 block of West Harrison Street and charged with first-degree murder, Chicago police said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault The lawsuit states Abdul remained silent for years about the alleged assaults out of fear of retaliation by “one of the most well-known producers of television competition shows.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Alabama-Texas rematch still in the forecast, but these playoff picks are wonderfully difficult The quality in both games is there — from extreme talents to teams that could win the whole thing, of which there certainly are four.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Chicago man shocked by a $24K cellphone bill. Here’s how to avoid international charges Amir Yass was told an international calling plan was added to his cellphone before his trip to Iraq, but something went horribly wrong.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Big money, big problems. Deep-pocketed, self-funding candidates and dark money mar Illinois politics Primary meddling, dark money and self-funding loopholes help skew Illinois politics to favor moneyed candidates. But there are also solutions — like fighting big money with public funding of campaigns.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Someone in Chicago is happy with second place Being the best you can in a lower-profile, supporting role can still be fulfilling.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Dear Abby: Is my marriage to a controlling man beyond repair? He says his needs come ahead of those of his wife’s children, and limits when she can see her friends and family.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023 Chicago ends year with fewer shootings, but more robbers use guns as overall crime remains high The city has followed a national trend of lowered gun violence, but it has stood nearly alone in seeing a spike in robberies — 40% more victims than the year before.