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Dear Abby: Parent waits in car — sometimes for hours — until sleeping child awakes

The unusual habit troubles the kids’ grandma.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2022

Dear Abby: Late friend’s wife marries someone I don’t like, trust

Though reader is the godfather to her child, he doesn’t like seeing the widow with her new wife, and wishes his husband wouldn’t go out with them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022

Democratic lawmakers urge Biden admin to do more to protect Mexican journalists amid killings

A record 11 journalists have been murdered in Mexico this year alone.

Axios · Jun 7, 2022

Dear Abby: My mom and dad say they can travel but family can’t

Teen feels betrayed after parents put off group vacations, citing money and pandemic concerns, but mother books a trip for just her and her husband.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022

Dear Abby: Should I tell my daughter the truth before a DNA test does?

Man certain he’s not the biological father of the child he raised and feels he should clear the air now that she’s in her 50s.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022

Dear Abby: Suddenly, strangely, old friend has begun copying my life

She signs up for the same 5K’s and got a similar tattoo, among other creepy moves.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022

No position battle: Why Nico Hoerner will be Cubs’ primary shortstop

The Cubs activated Nico Hoerner on Wednesday and put catcher Yan Gomes on the 10-day IL.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022

Infographic: Mass shootings in the US over the past 10 years

The killing of 19 children at a school in Texas is the latest in a years-long series of mass shootings in the US.

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022

Dear Abby: My mom will freak out when she learns I’m rushing a sorority

A Greek house appeals to the very sociable straight-A college freshman, but her close-minded mother won’t hear of it.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 21, 2022

Dear Abby: If I host (and pay for) shower, must I buy a gift too?

Family member who arranged a party for bride-to-be is chided for not giving a present as well.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022