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Jane Lynch is best known for her Emmy Award–winning role as high school cheer coach Sue Sylvester in “Glee.” But the Evergreen Park native honed her comedy skills in Chicago with Second City and through “The Real Live Brady Bunch” …

The Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday after a dismal start to the season. Despite expectations of taking a step forward within the rebuild this season, the Hawks sit in last place in the NHL again with an 8-16-2 …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Thursday, December 5, 2024 BIG NORTHERN Byron at Rock Falls,6:45 CATHOLIC LEAGUE – WHITE St. Laurence at Providence, 7:00 EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC St. Viator at Carmel, 7:00 NOBLE LEAGUE – GOLD Butler at …

A man who served more than 26 years in prison was appointed Thursday to helm the city’s Department of Reentry to help people leaving prison acclimate to life outside. Joseph Mapp has worked as director of reentry at Precious Blood …

The Dallas Cowboys have, once again, disappointed their league-highest fan base of over 8.5 million fans worldwide. This time, however, they really did it in style. Sitting at 5-7, the Cowboys are not yet technically eliminated from playoff contention; The …

The New York Yankees stepped up their pursuit of pitching upgrades for the 2025 season on Tuesday. The team’s top brass held a 90-minute Zoom call with former Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried, an eight-year veteran and two-time All Star …

Tim Henderson | (TNS) Stateline.org The U.S. Census Bureau and a growing number of states are starting to gather more detailed information about Americans’ race and ethnicity, a change some advocates of the process say will allow people to choose …

By SHAWN CHEN NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we’ll be called on …

The Giants announced on Thursday afternoon that they have hired Oscar Bernard and Damon Minor to serve as assistant hitting coaches under manager Bob Melvin and hitting coach Pat Burrell. Additionally, Taira Uematsu was promoted to major-league quality control coach. …

After only a few hours of deliberations, a jury delivered a crushing verdict for Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker: he is guilty of leaking an explosive civil grand jury report and then lying about it under oath. The decision, …

Like a method actor tapping into the matrix of memories and experiences that shape his emotional terrain, Gregory Porter returns again and again to his mother’s love for musical inspiration. A soul-powered vocalist and songwriter who has earned two Grammy …

SANTA CLARA – Not a single rushing touchdown breached the 49ers’ defense through the first 14 games of their 2011 revival. Vic Fangio, their first-year defensive coordinator, offered a simple explanation for their prowess. “Some luck is involved, but it’s …

Which mittens for kids are best? It’s important to choose warm mittens for kids, not just to keep your children’s hands warm but so that you don’t have to listen all winter to them complaining about having cold hands. This …

“Cassoulet, that best of bean feasts, is everyday fare for a peasant but ambrosia for agastronome.” ~ Julia Child When winter heads our way, bringing chilly temperatures and close, dark nights, my thoughts turn to Cassoulet, the iconic comfort food …

I appreciate the glory of popovers this time of year. The crusty brown exteriors and the creamy insides show off surfaces that are just right for butter and jam. For years I made them in a special metal popover pan …

Grandkids already have lots of “stuff.” As the holidays approach, consider a gift that keeps on giving, that being a monetary contribution to a post-high school education fund. Said funds can be used for college, trade school, specialized training, all …

By the time our AOL 5.0 calendars or Palm Pilot devices reached the date of Dec. 31, 1999, most of our fears about a worldwide Y2K meltdown had been alleviated, in large part because technology companies and the government had …

NEW YORK — When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo. Now, tens of thousands are set to get some relief. New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced …

Former ESPN’s top NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which contributed to his decision to retire from the media, he revealed to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. Wojnarowski left ESPN in September to become the general manager …

Life without arguably the greatest quarterback of all time has not proven kind to former Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Yahoo Sports college football writer Ross Dellenger reported on December 5 that Bieniemy was fired …

The Pittsburgh Steelers have managed to survive without any household names at receiver behind George Pickens this season. Pickens’ production has been a big reason why. The 23-year-old has twice as many receptions and receiving yards than any other Steelers …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are going strong, but there’s no engagement ring on Swift’s finger yet, so fans are often speculating about if and when an engagement between these two lovebirds will happen. According …

After a string of fumble issues, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones doesn’t need any more hard coaching — his mother Vurgess has that handled and then some. Just days after his 30th birthday, Jones shared his mother’s reaction to …

As MLB fans everywhere wait for Juan Soto to shock the world with his free agency decision, the New York Yankees are keeping tabs all around the league in preparation for his potential departure. But free agency isn’t their only …

The Disneyland calendar will be bursting with seasonal events from the Lunar New Year to the Christmas winter holidays as the Anaheim theme park looks ahead to 2025 and rolls out its lineup for the year ahead. Disneyland released details …

Multiple NHL coaches have recently praised San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, and Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning was no different on Thursday. Cooper, the longest-tenured coach in the NHL, has been more than impressed with the way …

BERKELEY — Berkeley is taking another step in its goal to “Keep Innovation in Berkeley” through a change in zoning laws that is meant to encourage companies conducting research and development to find a lasting home in the city. The …

SAN JOSE — The upcoming shutdown of the Capital Club, a hub for high-level gatherings in San Jose, creates a void for business and political meetings but also presents opportunities in a post-coronavirus era. Silicon Valley Capital Club, one of …

By Michael Kunzelman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — An imprisoned far-right extremist group leader who was the top target of the federal investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol balked at answering a prosecutor’s questions about …

Bay Area Home Report 726 Vonna Court – Google Street View A 1,828-square-foot house built in 1965 has changed hands. The property located in the 700 block of Vonna Court in San Jose was sold on Oct. 25, 2024. The …

As MLB’s winter meetings approach, the industry’s attention is rightfully on top free agent Juan Soto’s decision-making process. But the Cubs have caused a bit of a stir as they’ve surveyed potential trade options. With the winter meetings beginning Monday …

Bears receiver Keenan Allen practiced in full Thursday and is on track to play Sunday against the 49ers. Two of his teammates, though, remained out. Allen sprained his ankle in the second half against the Lions a week ago and …

New Bears offensive coordinator Chris Beatty has quite a bit of experience with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, going all the way back to trying to recruit him when he was at University of Maryland. Now he’s got him, but it’s …

In her first year as a pro athlete, Fever superstar Caitlin Clark made serious inroads in Sportico’s annual highest-paid female athletes list, coming at 10th place behind iconic gymnast Simone Biles, with annual earnings of $11.1 million. The list — …

There was a point this season where it seemed like there might not be a worse starting quarterback in the NFL than Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix. That point was Week 4 of the regular season, when Nix went …

In 10 games this year, as a 34-year-old guard who is clearly on the downside of his career, Cowboys likely future Hall of Famer Zack Martin has shown that time might be catching up with him. Martin posted a Pro …

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency enhanced enforcement efforts this year, significantly reducing pollution in overburdened communities, the agency said in a report Thursday. Related Articles Environment | California halts the sales of raw milk due …

SAN JOSE — The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is alleging that the South Bay’s three county-run hospitals are improperly disposing medical waste including human flesh, high-grade narcotics like fentanyl, and even patient records into its normal unsecured garbage …

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California at 10:44 a.m. on Wednesday, rattling cities as far south as Oakland, according to a preliminary estimate from the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was under the Pacific Ocean, …

For literal decades, A’s fans have clamored for their team to invest significant money — real money — into the on-field product. On Thursday afternoon, the franchise, at long last, did just that. Just in time for the move to …