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Northwestern’s Best Worst Season Ever ends Saturday with Las Vegas Bowl against Utah

There have been more highs on the field than any outsider saw coming, but only after sordid lows off it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Bears need RBs to take their opportunity and run with it

The Bears have one of the league’s best run games. Quarterback Justin Fields is responsible for a lot of that success, though; among only running backs, the Bears rank 15th in yards per carry.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

DE Montez Sweat leads Bears’ pass rush against Cardinals, but he needs help

Sweat has been a game-changer for the Bears, but he needs help from DeMarcus Walker and/or some of the young defensive linemen.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Animal shelters are at capacity. Here’s what to think about when adopting a pet.

“As people are going through the adoption process we try to set expectations for this particular pet and what we’ve observed about their behaviors,” PAWS Chicago CEO Susanna Wickham said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Bears rule out G Teven Jenkins for Cardinals game

Jenkins, who left Sunday’s game against the Browns in the second quarter because of a concussion, has not cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

‘Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker’ an extraordinary, superbly jazzed take on a holiday classic

It’s “The Nutcracker” to a totally different beat, and thoroughly entertaining.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Powerful ‘Color Purple’ balances heavy drama with exhilarating musical numbers

Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks lead the impressive ensemble playing resilient women who persevere in an unforgiving world.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

The fight over public utility rate hikes in Illinois is far from over

Organized labor and the business community are demanding far more robust infrastructure spending, while the governor’s people point to very real cost considerations for consumers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Picture Chicago: 12 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

A 5-year-old boy died after living in a crowded migrant shelter in Pilsen, the Blackhawks unveiled Rocky’s Bar at the United Center, and former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Police oversight agency recommends firing four Chicago cops tied to corrupt former sergeant

The officers worked with ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts, who is tied to at least 230 exonerations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023