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Two found dead in Avondale home

Police conducting a well-being check found a 66-year-old woman and 70-year-old man about 9:15 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Man trapped for 6 days in wrecked truck in Indiana rescued after spotted by passersby. ‘It’s a miracle that he’s alive.’

Two men were scouting fishing locations when they found the man along Interstate 94 near Portage, Ind., according to Indiana State Police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Civics education is crucial to getting young people engaged in democracy

The late Sandra Day O’Connor spoke often about the importance of civics education. Encouraging democratic participation and civic learning among students is essential, two political science professors write.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Horoscope for Wed., Dec. 27, 2023

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Caner.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ dies

Lee Sun-kyun won a Screen Actors Guild award for ‘cast in a motion picture’ for his role in ‘Parasite.’ He was found dead at a car in a Seoul park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Woman found fatally shot after crashing into parked vehicles in Austin

Officers responding to a crash in the 4800 block of West Thomas Street about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday found the woman in the driver’s seat with a gunshot wound to the head.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Bulls bounce back with win against Hawks led by Andre Drummond’s giant game

Drummond finished with 24 points and 25 rebounds. His 10 offensive boards helped the Bulls outscore the Hawks 24-21 in second-chance looks. According to the team, Drummond became the 19th player in Bulls history with a 20-20 game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Kane County coroner, Batavia police seek public’s help solving 45-year-old mystery

Authorities hope the public can help identify human remains found in a home that was being remodeled in 1978.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Dalen Terry’s opportunities will be dictated by his discipline

In the last three games coming into Tuesday night’s outing against the Hawks, Terry was averaging 18.6 minutes, up from the nine minutes he’s averaging on the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Slim Jim’s stolen car ‘Fast Meat’ found in Chicago area

The custom Nissan Z is covered in a fiery red and yellow wrap and has a yellow leather interior. It was reported stolen from the Los Angeles area earlier this month and found last week in Hillside on a transporter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023