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How Matt Eberflus’ ‘200’ challenge helped Bears QB Justin Fields

While Fields was recovering from his dislocated thumb, coach Matt Eberflus gave him a challenge. In true Eberflus form, it was wrapped in a clever gimmick.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Darnell Mooney out, Teven Jenkins in vs. Falcons

Mooney has been in concussion protocol since Monday. TE Cole Kmet (knee) and C Lucas Patrick are questionable. Jenkins has cleared concussion protocol is expected to start at left guard.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Bulls guard Dalen Terry finding out actions speak louder than words

Terry always has said the right things about staying ready to play, but he’s getting better at showing it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

City taps $95M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for migrant housing costs

Mayor Johnson’s top aides acknowledged that an accounting shift made possible by a budget surplus won’t move the needle in a crisis pushing city resources to the limit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Covering the story: The long view from a former — and recovering — breaking news reporter

As a breaking news reporter, Stefano Esposito used to cover some of the worst moments in people’s lives. He recently joined the Sun-Times’ Features team. The shift in roles also offers a shift in perspectives.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail. Here’s how it’s working.

Officials in Cook County say implementation has been seamless, but the new policy put a strain on resources elsewhere in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Woman shot after surprising suspects trying to break into her car in Grand Crossing

The woman, 52, confronted the suspects from her apartment window when one of the suspects opened fire, striking her in the shoulder.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Getting tattoos put me at odds with my parents. Maybe the clash was what we needed.

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mary Norkol writes about her own body art, how coming home for the holidays and other visits with new ink hasn’t always been well received. But her folks seem to be warming to her tattoos.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Friday’s high school basketball scores

All the holiday tournament results.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

2 people rescued when ‘heavy fire’ erupts in Edgewater apartment building: CFD

Two people were taken to hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023