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He cost Chicago millions. City wants to keep doing business
Plus: The CTA promises more cops, Trump cuts student support funds and more
When we weaponize government to eliminate a political opponent, that's fascism: GOP lawmaker
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., discusses the Mar-a-Lago raid on 'The Evening Edit.'
Research powers agricultural science
Agricultural innovation requires more than ideas — it demands acres of land, barns full of livestock, fleets of equipment and teams of specialists who keep it all running. Few research
Matt Siemer, head of nonprofit that provides free health care in underserved communities, dies at 43
Mr. Siemer helped expand the reach of Mobile Care Chicago, which currently operates four medical clinics on wheels.
Dan Bernstein, Chicago Sports Network top our 10 biggest Chicago sports-media stories of 2025
The year in Chicago sports media was unlike any other. One of the longest-tenured radio hosts was fired, and entire seasons were blacked out — and it wasn’t even summer yet.
Eagles-Commanders Preview
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles.
Opinion: Under the mayor's budget, local biz owners like us would pay the price
When the city talks about “taxing big business,” most people don’t picture us: the McDonald’s local business owners. Here's our perspective.
Trump marijuana order would ease taxes but leave big gaps
President Donald Trump is signaling he plans to sign an executive order to classify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug that can be prescribed by physicians.
Ten years ago, SpaceX turned tragedy into triumph with a historic rocket landing
“It’s hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure.”…
Astronomers just watched a black hole twist spacetime
Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made over 100 years ago and reveals new clues about how black holes spin and launch jets.
Mysterious, irradiated 'scar' in our galaxy points to 2 stars that almost hit the sun
Astronomers traced a mysterious 'scar' of ionized gas around the solar system to two stars that had a close flyby with our sun millions of years ago.
100 Years Ago, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black
The fact that the meeting was even happening was enough to produce an air of subversive excitement. One hundred years ago on August 25, 1925, Black sleeping car porters, hoping to form a union at the
Chicago-area health officials expect bad flu season, push for vaccinations despite federal guidance
Chicago-area healthcare providers are stocked up with influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, but some doctors say it's been a tough sell this year.
Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins — but now they're behaving strangely, a new study finds
Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting with each other.
Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffman family
Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Report: Fenway Sports Group reaches deal to sell Penguins to Chicago-based firm
Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Chicago-based investment group.
Charlie’s Beat: Bringing poetry to the people
You know how there can be something going on right under your nose but you are unaware for some reason? And then you discover it and it’s just the coolest
What it costs to live in America’s iconic holiday movie towns
Redfin Real Estate reports on the affordability of iconic holiday movie towns, revealing high prices in places like Winnetka, Illinois, and NYC, while others are more accessible.
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers and an uncertain, expensive future
The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after the worst season of his career and turned to Ewers, the former No. 1 recruit in the country, igniting major questions about Tagovailoa's future and a contract that Miami can't escape
Chicago Snowballs Aim to Reinvent Baseball with Entertainment
The Chicago Snowballs are the newest baseball-entertainment team that begins next May at Kerry Wood Cubs Field in Chicago.
Chicago Bears announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as final 2025 Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC
The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the fourth and final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC. From Dec. 17 through Jan. 12, the family-owned bakery will receive Chicago Bears led promotion across the
NFL news, injury updates: Dolphins reportedly bench Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie Quinn Ewers in Week 16
Chicago’s rat hole wasn’t made by a rat
Plus a retirement home for penguins and other weird things we learned this week.
The most memorable San Diego sports moments of 2025
A look back at the joy and agony for fans, from SDFC's historic season to the Padres' playoff run.
Pro baseball player Duncan Davitt spends offseason as sports reporter
Iowa native and Chicago White Sox minor-league pitcher Duncan Davitt spends his offseasons covering high school sports as a reporter.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Who loves Trump? Apparently fewer people than ever
A year ago, President Donald Trump spoke as if the American people had just delivered him a landslide for the ages.
Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement
Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Council member-elect Denzel McCampbell both identify as democratic socialists.
Ancient burrowing bees made their nests in the tooth cavities and vertebrae of dead rodents, scientists discover
Scientists made a unique discovery in a cave on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola: dozens of fossilized bee nests inside rodent bones that were deposited by owls thousands of years ago.
Bears vs. Packers Injury Report
See who's in and who's out for the Week 16 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears on December 20, 2025.
Illinois marketplace extends health insurance enrollment deadline
Using its new power as a state-run marketplace, Get Covered Illinois is giving residents until Dec. 31 to enroll in health insurance coverage that begins with the new year.
Jimmy Fallon Under Fire Over ‘Disappointing’ Rob Reiner Tribute
Here's why some fans felt 'The Tonight Show' host fell flat.
Three Student-Athletes Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Honors
CHICAGO - Three DePaul volleyball student-athletes received Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators (previously CoSIDA), Tuesday a...
Ramanujan’s 100-year-old pi formula is still revealing the Universe
Ramanujan’s elegant formulas for calculating pi, developed more than a century ago, have unexpectedly resurfaced at the heart of modern physics. Researchers at IISc discovered that the same mathematical structures behind these formulas also describe real-world phenomena like turbulence, percolation, and even black holes. What once seemed like pure mathematics now appears deeply intertwined with the physical laws governing the universe.
Chicago health information leader recognized for raising CPR readiness and blood pressure awareness
DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2025 — In the United States, more than 350,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital every year, and 90% of them are fatal.[1] In an effort to save more lives, Laura Merrick, winner of the American Heart Association’s 2025...
Packers-Bears tickets still in stratosphere; Ravens, Vikings cheaper
Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will play for NFC North lead on Dec. 20 in Chicago. Tickets prices reflect that, and playoff hopes.
Pentagon "escalating" its review of Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging defiance of illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
Task force says SF should cull commission system
Voter-approved body recommends significant reforms.
Chicago business owner sues city and mayor, claims Riverwalk license revoked due to racial bias
Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez is suing the city, alleging his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination, despite being the most qualified applicant under city rules.
Pending vote could bring entertainment complex to Albany Mall
A tennis center proposed years ago in Albany is moving closer to reality after a local investor offered to donate property near the Albany Mall for the project.
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago,
'Immersive enteratainment experience' at suburban mall closing after less than a year
The immersive experience, from Sony Motion Pictures, opened to the public at Oakbrook Center Mall in January of 2024.
When Does ‘The Traitors’ Return? Everything We Know About Season 4
Plus, everything else we know about the upcoming season.
Chicago small business advocate pushes for less red tape
(The Center Square) – Small Business Advocacy Council President Elliott Richardson prides himself on tirelessly pushing the envelope when it comes to making life more bearable for Chicago small business owners. “Small businesses really could use a point person at City Hall to help them through the process,” Richardson told The Center Square.
Shedeur Sanders news: Bears defense calls out rookie Browns QB after ugly game
What Chicago's defense said about Shedeur Sanders after the Bears dominated the Browns
Steelers vs. Dolphins Prediction, Odds, Picks for Monday Night Football
Preview the Week 15 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
’60 Minutes’: Scott Pelley Gives Blunt Verdict on New CBS Owners
The longtime news anchor admits they were 'concerns' following Paramount-Skydance merger.
Marcus Lemonis is retiring from Camping World
Before becoming host of the TV show “The Profit," he built the largest RV retailer and took investors for a bumpy ride.
Veteran Associated Press political reporter takes helm of Arkansas Advocate
After falling into his dream job covering politics 20 years ago, Andrew DeMillo embarks on a new chapter Monday as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate.
Pelicans 114, Bulls 104: No winning streak for Chicago
Coming off the win against the Charlotte Hornets that snapped a seven-game losing streak, the Bulls were back on the wrong side of the win column, losing 114-104 to the New...
Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears
Discuss the fourth quarter of the Browns vs. Bears game with other fans live, as the action unfolds.
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Sends Stern Warning About ‘Stranger Things’ Child Actors
Jane Wickline doesn't think AI will be the end of humanity — but the 'Stranger Things' cast could easily harness their influence.
Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening
Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening
Celebrity News | Ella McCay Release + Dick Van Dyke’s Centennial: Revisiting Three Entertainment Giants
James L. Brooks, Dick Van Dyke & Carl Reiner: Three Great Talents
Browns vs. Bears: Offensive line outlook for week 15
Cleveland could be without four offensive line starters against Chicago.
Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears: How to watch today's NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more
5 Years Ago I Received America’s First Covid Vaccine
The COVID pandemic "taught me the importance of public health and hope," writes Sandra Lindsay.
Thousands Of Players Flock Back To Divinity: Original Sin 2, And Some Of You Are Even Trying The Originals
Even Dragon Commander saw a boost.
Pa. adopts science-of-reading reforms after years of reading struggles
A few years ago, educators at the Canon-McMillan School District saw an alarming trend: 14% of fourth graders were not reading at grade level as they headed...
Chicago Bears ‘optimistic’ Rome Odunze will play in Week 15
The Chicago Bears feel optimistic about Rome Odunze's return for their Week 15 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
Pelicans, Bulls battling to build winning streak
The Chicago Bulls host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night in a matchup of teams that just ended their seven-game losing streaks.
Column | More money, more corruption requires more attention, nonprofit says
OpenSecrets, which started four decades ago, is renewing its drive to help voters follow the money between special interests and government officials.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Details: Samsung Confirms Powerful Upgrade
Ahead of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's launch in January, Samsung's filings with the FCC reveal the answer to a long-standing community question... Exynos or Snapdragon?
Utah youth survey reveals decline in depression, substance use
Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.
Klæbo makes shock exit as Russians return; Prevc family celebrates
Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo failed to get beyond the quarter-finals of a cross country sprint race for the first time since his World Cup debut almost a decade ago. Klæbo has ruled the sprint over the years by winning the last two Olympic golds and four world titles, and he came into Saturday's race at the Swiss venue of Davos with 18 straight World Cup victories in the discipline.
Two US Army soldiers killed in Syria
Two US Army soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria on Saturday, according to the Pentagon.
Washburn musician rocks StageNorth stage
Washburn native Yazmin Bowers performed at StageNorth Dec. 6 with her band Beat Zero, joined by the Havana Quartet and fellow Blue Canvas Orchestra member Scott Kirby.
Denver Mayor Peña makes unexpected announcement
Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week: Denver Mayor Federico Peña announced personal news that caught many of his supporters and Denver residents who paid close attention to politics off guard. Just two weeks prior on Nov. 16, 1990, The Colorado Statesman had published a paid ad embellished with the statement, “We’re for Peña, for Denver.” The […]
Bulls 129, Hornets 126: Losing streak ends at seven games
With four days off to get back in the lab, the Bulls finally ended their seven-game losing streak with a 129-126 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Injuries aren’t an excuse for...
Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears: 3 Props to Play
The Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears play in Chicago in frigid temperatures, here are 3 player props to consider.
Browns vs. Bears: Week 15 Need to Know
Cleveland is off to chilly Chicago looking for a rare road win over the Bears. Here is everything to know about the game.
Einstein's right again! Scientists catch a feasting black hole dragging the very fabric of spacetime
"This is a real gift for physicists as we confirm predictions made more than a century ago."
Space Force officials fear program delays from small business fund fight
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office already is seeing an impact from the congressional impasse on reauthorizing Pentagon use of Small Business Innovation Program grants, Director Kelly Hammett said.
Illinois cannabis industry poised for major tax relief if Trump reclassifies marijuana
Reclassifying marijuana could save cannabis firms billions in taxes, but it won't solve all the industry's woes, Illinois operators said.
1 in custody, 1 injured following shooting at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Collier County
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a shooting that occurred at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples.
Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will have differing gameplay like "jumping into a cold bath after a hot sauna"
Resident Evil Requiem's dual protagonists will represent two styles of gameplay, which its developers describe as "jumping into a cold bath after a hot sauna".
50 Cent to get $50 million from the state for Shreveport projects. There are clawbacks.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson gets big state support for Shreveport plans.
Whole Hog Politics: ObamaCare intensifies Trump slump
The latest poll from The Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago asked its usual slate of questions about voters’ views of President Trump’s job perfo…
Cook County property tax incentives need a refresh: study
A new study could lay the groundwork for big changes to Cook County's incentive programs designed to spur economic development.
The Bear’s Den, December 12, 2025
The Chicago Bears face the Browns, and the cold, on Sunday
How Political Alignment Between Cities and Governors Shapes Municipal Borrowing Costs
In new research, Ramona Dagostino and Anya Nakhmurina discuss how political misalignment between state governors and city leadership can affect how cities access financing, particularly in municipal bond pricing and crisis prevention investment.
Blues focus on net-front play as Blackhawks arrive
The St. Louis Blues will try to tighten up their defensive-zone coverage on Friday night when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.
Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons Is a New Single-Player RPG That Leans Into 'Expressive Magic' | The Game Awards 2025
The Dungeons & Dragons franchise has been steadily making more attempts to expand into video games, and we're seeing that next effort with Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a new open-world single-player action-RPG that's all about wielding dark magic to battle foes.
City Colleges of Chicago Director and ISU Health Sciences alumna becomes first Black person in Illinois to hold a doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science
When she learned she was the first Black person in Illinois to hold a *Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) she was “flabbergasted,” and not because she earned the doctorate, but because she knows it’s a catalyst for “something much bigger than me."
Auto repair business heavily damaged by fire in Cicero
A Chicago-area auto repair business was heavily damaged after a fire broke out Thursday.
Browns-Bears Preview
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears were rolling along and on top of the NFC before they got tripped up at Green Bay last week.
Roundup: Mortgage rates / Health care legislation / Jazz Fest lineup
Ticking up: Mortgage rates increased slightly, adding to cost pressures for buyers. The average for 30-year, fixed loans rose to 6.22%, up from 6.19% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday. A year ago, the average was 6.6%. Read more from Bloomberg. A subscription may be required. Stalling: The U.S. Senate failed to […]
6 takeaways from Cleveland’s coordinators about the Bears
Recapping the most notable quotes from the Browns coordinators ahead of their Week 15 game vs. Chicago.
Early Earth's belly held onto its water
When the early Earth’s magma ocean crystallized 4.4 billion years ago, the deep mantle trapped an ocean’s worth of water, scientists say.