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Blackhawks blown out by Blue Jackets after scratching Corey Perry

The Hawks’ losing streak reached five games with a 7-3 defeat in Columbus on Wednesday. They dressed only 11 forwards after an “organizational decision” to make Corey Perry a healthy scratch.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

Man fatally shot in Chicago Lawn

A man believed to be about 27 was in the 2500 block of West 63rd Street about 6:10 p.m. Wednesday when he was shot in the head and body, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

Israel and Hamas have reached a deal on a cease-fire and hostages. What does it look like?

An Israeli official said the deal would not take effect before Friday. Hamas will release 50 hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Israel said the truce would be extended by a day for every 10 additional hostages released.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

More lawsuits filed against CTA following Yellow Line-snow plow crash

One was filed on behalf of Zubair Hussain, who was knocked unconscious by the impact and hospitalized for three days, his lawyers said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

Bryce Heard flashes his playmaking ability in Homewood-Flossmoor’s Thanksgiving Eve win against Marian Catholic

The first showcase moment of Homewood-Flossmoor’s season came on Wednesday in the annual rivalry game at Marian Catholic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

U.S. egg producers conspired to fix prices from 2004 to 2008, an Illinois jury ruled

The federal jury found that the egg suppliers exported eggs to reduce the overall supply in the domestic market and engaged in other practices such as early slaughter to limit supply.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

We cry, we cringe, we question — but still, we give thanks

So on this Thanksgiving Day let’s give thanks for the hope of a humanitarian pause to free victims from unspeakable carnage and pause as Americans to count our blessings — and try not to abandon each other.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Tend to overindulge on Thanksgiving? Eat like a Rockhopper penguin

These penguins, which eat primarily herring and capelin fish, are natural self-regulators that stop eating when they’ve had their fill.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Outdoors shows: Master list for 2024 season around Chicago

Here is the master list of outdoors shows, classes and swap meets for the 2024 season around the Chicago area, well, there’s a couple in this December, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

DeMar DeRozan remains calm in storm of trade rumors surrounding Bulls

‘‘People have to make decisions however they see fit,’’ DeRozan said. ‘‘You may agree with them, you may not, but it’s part of being in this game.’’

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023