Des Watson has 24 in Loyola’s 80-73 win over Saint Louis

Headliner Joey Favia fills gap for Marmion with injury to Northwestern recruit Jack Lesher. ‘He’s my mentor.’

Can the Chicago Bulls afford to keep playing small ball? ‘We’ve got no choice,’ coach Billy Donovan says.

After taking second, Northwestern recruit Eddie Enright finds another gear for Mount Carmel. ‘Pushing myself.’

The number really does add up for Lincoln-Way Central’s Ben McLaughlin. ‘It’s just my identity on the court.’

Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat are named Pro Bowlers for the 1st time

Reagan McCracken and Mackenzie Roesner step up as rookie starters for Lincoln-Way West. ‘I was a little nervous.’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker appoints juvenile justice veteran to run embattled child welfare agency

Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally

After women are fatally shot in apparent Cicero domestic dispute, the alleged gunman is found dead and a baby is later hospitalized

These classic characters are losing copyright protection. They may never be the same.

Pat McAfee apologizes after Aaron Rodgers accused Jimmy Kimmel of having connections to Jeffrey Epstein

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Court records related to Jeffrey Epstein are set to be released, but they aren’t a client list

Illinois among several states hit with bomb threats to their capitols

Trump asks SCOTUS to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack

Southtowners: Crisis Center lauds Abbott with Masters Award, and more

Illinois finds 46,400 people missed by 2020 census, potentially offsetting last year’s reported population decline

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Chicago firefighter accused of New Year’s Eve road rage shooting in Andersonville neighborhood

Police make another gun-related arrest at Naperville TopGolf, fifth since September

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan’s racketeering trial postponed 6 months pending Supreme Court decision in bribery case; ‘Better to do it right than to do it twice,’ judge says

University Park man charged with reckess homicide following deadly December crash that left Thornton man dead

Woman killed in Toll Road crash when driver swerves

Osprey ‘black box’ from fatal November crash in Japan recovered with data intact, Air Force says

En el Condado ‘no santuario’ de Grundy, las señales a lo largo de la I-55 advertían a los autobuses de inmigrantes que siguieran conduciendo

With 2 interceptions, Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was named the NFC defensive player of the week

Illinois woman dies in Borman crash

As Aurora considers more federal relief funds for Paramount, theater announces it will stage Disney’s ‘Frozen’ next holiday season

Outdoors column: Bird counts create memories, contribute to science

Waukegan officer charged after throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, police say

Portage kicks recycling program to the curb over expense, with hope of a new program by Earth Day

Cedar Lake’s new town council hires new town manager at first meeting of the year

Naperville News Digest: Nearly 3,000 asylum seekers pass through DuPage County; Children’s clothing drive continues through end of January; Will County picnic and camping permits now on sale

San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge

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Chicago Heights bar The Tender Trap closes after 42 years of service

Man arrested in gas station robbery

NWI Forum, Regional Care Group receive state child care grants for needs assessment, program

Father, activists liken suburban boy Wadee Alfayoumi’s slaying to ongoing war in Gaza ahead of hearing for hate crime case

Munster man charged with punching woman with dementia

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 73 dead

State 2023 grad rate inches upward

Israel’s Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike

Iran says at least 95 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general

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Providence Catholic groundskeeper earns Field of the Year honor from national group

Dendrino’s, a longtime bar recently annexed to Tinley Park, closes its doors

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Blackberry Township woman facing aggravated DUI charges after crash that injured two children

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Lake County municipalities scramble to regulate migrant bus drop-offs; ‘I don’t think that’s the way people should be treated’

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Afternoon Briefing: Women shot in Cicero domestic dispute identified

Montgomery man pleads guilty to fatally shooting his wife in the head

Lake County to regularly transfer inmates to McHenry County due to jail staffing shortages; about 100 to be moved initially

Of Notoriety: Reader recalls forgotten Christmas classic film with Indiana ties

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Religon roundup: Grief support, book discussion and mindfulness retreat on the calendar

Down to Business: Desperation and persistence the two ingredients that made Naperville medical supply biz a success

Rivian hit its 2023 production goal. But Wall Street wanted more sales

Laws of motion? With Lily Newton on the court, Waubonsie Valley has been an unstoppable force.

Column: The state of the world is pretty darn good, no matter what you’re hearing

2024 college basketball championship odds: Who will win March Madness?

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Sanity is up for debate in ‘The Curious Savage’

Toronto Blue Jays GM expresses regret after missing out on Shohei Ohtani: ‘It was a very difficult phone call to receive’

How to bet the 2022 World Cup: Your guide to wagers on soccer’s biggest stage

World Cup 2022: Who has the best odds to win the Golden Boot?

Column: Higher property tax bills are on the horizon in new year

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Southland crime: Car jacking in Oak Lawn, armed robbery in Steger, and more

Cops warn businesses of uptick of burglaries in Bronzeville neighborhood

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Kahlen Robinson puts Bowman ‘on her back’ as they start to climb. How high can she carry them?

2-year-old and two adults rescued after driving into Naperville retention pond Tuesday

Special use permit approved for car wash on Douglas Road in Oswego

Investigators focus on air traffic communication after a fatal Tokyo runway crash

Alleged gunman in Cicero fatal shooting of 2 women found dead Wednesday morning at nearby park, officials say

Lake County BLM hosts winter break skating party; ‘We have to stop the violence by presenting alternatives to what’s happening’

4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-0 loss, including Arvid Söderblom’s solid night and Connor Bedard’s reaction to Canada’s upset

2 women dead in domestic-related shooting Tuesday night in Cicero, officials say

Several Illinois cities are going to be counted again like it’s 2020

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi, facing federal wire fraud charges in Chicago, found competent to stand trial in California

Grayslake Central might not need a superhero. But Xavi Granville can ‘put the cape on’ and play like one.

How this popular rowing machine helps me get better workouts at home than I did at the gym

Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana

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Daywatch: Revolutionary gene therapy may offer new life for patients battling chronic sickle cell disease

America’s Test Kitchen: This easy pork dish goes from stove to table in less than an hour

Chicago Bears Q&A: Does GM Ryan Poles have enough autonomy to make big changes? Will Sunday’s result affect the offseason?

Harvard Health: Seeking fitspiration on social media?

Chicago basketball report: Bulls could get some injury relief soon — and a sizable challenge awaits Illinois

Column: Classic Michigan and Washington CFP semifinal wins make up for a slew of meaningless bowl games

2024 winter movie preview: Our Top-10 includes the ‘Mean Girls’ musical, a new ‘Dune’ and a Bob Marley biopic

2024 winter TV preview: 15 shows to watch with a new season of ‘True Detective’ and the Nicole Kidman drama ‘Expats’

Peter Schwartz: The more cities improve quality of life, the worse climate change gets. What can be done?

Letters: Let voters decide whether Donald Trump is fit to be president again

Charlotte Badgley-Green: Here’s what is wrong with high school admissions in Chicago

Indianapolis-based MOTW Coffee & Pastries coming soon to Lombard

‘All of Us Strangers’ review: A broken heart, looking to heal, in a beautiful London-set story

Clarence Page: Racial issues and an old war return to center of the presidential race

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

Today in History: Alaska becomes the 49th state

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Wyoming recruit Jehvion Starwood powers Oswego East’s tournament bounce back. Plus, boys basketball notes.

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