A little Randy Newman for Christmas A holiday appreciation of America’s greatest living songwriter, a month after his 80th birthday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Bears’ Luke Getsy points to ‘promise’ amid offensive woes, says they’re ‘just gonna take off’ with consistency The Bears managed a field goal and a short touchdown drive in the 20-17 loss to the Browns that ended their playoff push. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
City/Suburban Hoops Report 3-Pointer: DePaul’s defense, Glenbard North’s rise and 2 south suburban success stories DePaul Prep’s defense has it in the mix for both Catholic League and Class 3A titles. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Thursday’s high school basketball scores All the results from around the area. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Florida State weighs its future with ACC Florida State leaders have made it known they are displeased with the school’s current situation in the Atlantic Coast Conference, where revenue distributions lag behind in the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Bally’s Chicago casino set to operate 24/7 starting next week Since opening in September, the casino at 600 N. Wabash Ave. has shut down from 4 a.m. till 8 a.m. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect If the fuel pump module doesn’t work, the car’s engine may not start or can stall while driving. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Why the Cubs can expect a more consistent Jameson Taillon next season The Cubs have yet to add to their rotation this offseason, but some internal improvement is in motion. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
‘Anyone But You’ lacks chemistry between its two delectable, detestable leads The gorgeous Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney fake affection in a movie that embraces every rom-com cliche. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Toddler found alone on Roseland street: CPD Police are looking for the parents of a toddler who was found walking alone with no shoes or pants in the Far South Side neighborhood early Thursday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Christmas cookies, sweet cocktails and the perils of a ‘sugar hangover’ during the holiday season Here’s what the science says about sweets binges and how you can still enjoy yummy foods without feeling terrible this holiday season. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Man fatally shot in Avalon Park neighborhood The man was pronounced dead on the scene in the 1100 block of East 81st Place, police said. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
U.S. Census says I’m ‘white,’ but I’m not The census doesn’t tell us the number of individuals in the U.S. who trace their ancestry to countries in the Middle East, North Africa or Southwest Asia. The classification of this population as “white” has created a form of systematic invisibility. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Rudy Giuliani never has proof yet ‘never shuts up’ about supposed election fraud Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani lawyer could have avoided a massive defamation verdict by presenting his “definitively clear” evidence of election fraud. But he didn’t. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Catholic Church’s willingness to bless same-sex couples is welcome step forward A new document from the Vatican stresses the blessings must be nonliturgical in nature and not be conferred at the same time as a civil union, or use the rituals, clothing and gestures that appear in weddings.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 A federal grant to help Chicago buy the Greyhound Bus terminal? That’s the ticket The facility is for sale. Feds should fund a city purchase to keep Chicago from becoming the largest U.S. city without a main intercity bus station.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Dear Abby: I feel guilty living well as daughter drowns financially The laid-off woman, 57, is suffering as a result of some bad decisions, and her mom resists coming to the rescue but wonders if she’s doing the right thing.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Horoscope for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Aries into Taurus.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Northwestern rolls past Arizona State Buie and Barnhizer lead the way for Wildcats (9-2)
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 4 seriously injured in Far South Side crash Firefighters responded to a crash in the 12400 block of South Torrence Avenue, just outside the Ford plant, about 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 4 face murder charges in fatal shooting of two brothers in Glenview Jose Guzman-Esquivel, 16, and Carlos Guzman-Esquivel, 19, were shot to death Aug. 19 in the 14000 block of Michael Todd Terrace.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 A not so happy anniversary for LeBron as Bulls beat the Lakers 124-108 Wednesday was the 20th anniversary of LeBron James making his debut against the Bulls, and while “The King” just missed out on a triple-double, he was also served up a loss by the suddenly red-hot Zach LaVine-less Bulls
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Calls for more medical resources follow 5-year-old Pilsen shelter resident’s death Hundreds gathered at a vigil for Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero, leaving flowers and balloons at a memorial on the sidewalk. ‘He was a beautiful boy, he was always happy.’
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Man shot, killed in Chatham The man, 53, was arguing with four people about 1 p.m. in the 700 block of East 87th Street when one of them pulled out a gun and fired shots.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023 Bo Deal learned all he could from life in the streets. Then he got a college degree. Bo Deal left prison and became a rap battle champ and an anti-violence worker, but to keep moving up in his career, he had to go back to school. Classmates say his street smarts were like a real-world textbook.