Dear Abby: Mother-in-law rejects my gifts, sends them back What do you give a family member who has no interest in the things you pick out for her? Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
I run a family-owned grocery in Chicago. Credit card swipe fees hurt us and our customers It is getting harder and harder to keep prices down, in large part because of rising credit card swipe fees. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Having postal police on patrol could make the job safer for mail carriers A bill seeks to end a 2020 directive by U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that restricted postal officers to protecting the agency’s buildings and properties only. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
In Lincolnwood, suburban chic succeeds ratty old Purple Hotel Apartments are being leased, and retailers are moving into a new complex that promises to blot out some of the village’s bad memories. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Horoscope for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Woman arrested after 1-year-old boy’s death ruled homicide in Greater Grand Crossing A 1-year-old boy was found unresponsive in the 7400 block of South Eberhart Avenue about 7:20 p.m. with visible bruising on his face, according to police. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Car plows into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters President Biden was leaving his campaign office Sunday evening when a sedan struck a Secret Service vehicle. Biden entered his SUV and was driven to his home. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Plane hit by luggage cart at O’Hare, passengers forced to evacuate Shortly after midnight Saturday, an AeroMexico flight to Guadalajara was preparing to depart when a luggage cart driven by an employee hit the plane’s left engine. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
As city readies clean-up of West Loop homeless encampment, residents and nearby workers hope more resources are offered A stretch near Clinton and Lake streets that the local alderperson calls ‘a magnet for narcotics and violent crime’ will be cleared. But the welfare of the street dwellers is of concern to people in the area. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Halas Intrigue podcast: Another blown game The Bears found out why Cleveland Browns Stadium is called the Factory of Sadness. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Niners clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals The Cardinals ran for 234 yards, finding some holes in the NFL’s No. 1 rush defense. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Blackhawks add Joey Anderson to lengthy injury list in loss to Canucks Hawks players have dropped like flies recently, after avoiding a Connor Murphy injury scare Sunday, the Hawks ended up losing Anderson instead in their 4-3 defeat. Connor Bedard received a season-high 23:16 of ice time while double-shifting for him. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Naperville man arrested at O’Hare in fatal Austin stabbing Alexander Iwerebon, 27, was arrested Friday. He allegedly stabbed a 45-year-old man to death in the 5800 block of West Division Street on Nov. 14. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Robber sought in Elmhurst bank holdup The FBI is looking for a man who they say robbed a US Bank at 536 South York St. on Saturday in Elmhurst. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Three takeaways from Bears’ loss to Browns Throwing for 200 yards shouldn’t be a lot to ask for in the modern NFL, but Bears quarterback Justin Fields threw for less than that Sunday for the 23rd time in 35 career starts.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Matt Eberflus: I’ll take blame for deep pass He said he was too aggressive.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Is GM Ryan Poles willing to bet his Bears tenure on Matt Eberflus, Luke Getsy, Justin Fields? Those three are the core of the team, and that’s what sunk the Bears in Cleveland.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Bears new sacks leader Montez Sweat bemoans ‘very frustrating’ finish The defensive end recorded 2 ½ in Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Browns, including a strip-sack of quarterback Joe Flacco in the first quarter.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Bears’ defense goes from boom to bust With four sacks and three interceptions of Joe Flacco, the Bears’ defense was phenomenal Sunday — until the fourth quarter, when the Browns scored 10 points in the final 5:18 to win 20-17.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 It’s time to accept this Blackhawks team might be even worse than last year’s team Despite a valiant effort Sunday, the Hawks still lost for the 14th time in their last 18 games. They’re on pace for 52 points — down from 59 last season. They just don’t possess the talent to compete most nights, regardless of how much (or how little) work ethic they…
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Aaron Rodgers’ return in doubt after Jets eliminated from playoff contention Rodgers had been targeting the Jets’ game against Washington on Dec. 24 as his potential comeback from a torn Achilles tendon.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023 Lincoln Square stabbing victim concerned for others as his attacker remains at large Nicholas Blanke, 39, was ‘dozing off about 3 a.m. Wednesday at Welles Park when he was stabbed in the hand. Chicago police reported no one in custody.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023 Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy cost the Bears a game Head coach, offensive coordinator drop the ball in a bad loss to the Browns. Justin Fields wasn’t too hot, either.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023 ‘Would’ve been crazy’: WR Darnell Mooney misses chance to be Bears’ hero vs. Browns Justin Fields’ final pass ricocheted to Mooney’s chest, but he couldn’t secure it.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023 Teen shot, critically wounded in Auburn Gresham A 17-year-old boy was in the 7900 block of South Laflin Street when he was shot in the back Sunday, police said. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.