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For Jacqueline Priego, a writer and director living in River North, the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York last week made her think about the times her parents’ insurance claims have been denied. Priego acknowledged the …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Huffman, 62; Donny Osmond, 67; Beau Bridges, 83; Dame Judi Dench, 90. Happy Birthday: Communication will encourage compassion and understanding. Getting along regardless of differences will pave the way to progress. A willingness to …

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Dear Eric: I have an ongoing disagreement with my very polite and well-mannered husband. When we enter a venue together (restaurant, store, etc.), he opens the door/elevator door to let me through and then holds the door open so that …

The final development phase of Pullman Crossings — a 50-acre industrial park — is now underway, making the transformation of one of the largest undeveloped swaths of land in Chicago almost complete. Minneapolis-based Ryan Companies and its project partners broke …

Gov. JB Pritzker was ecstatic when he announced that a Canadian electric bus company named Lion Electric would open. They planned to produce 10,000 buses a year. However, the company just suspended operations at the Lion Electric Joliet plant and …

Ukrainians in Chicago are fearful — and hopeful — of what a second Donald Trump presidency will mean for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s targeted war on their homeland, and for the hundreds of thousands of refugees now living and working …

Kirk Cousins is under fire for his postgame comments following the Atlanta Falcons‘ four-quarter collapse to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. The Vikings spoiled Cousins’ homecoming, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to cap a 42-21 victory …

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If there was ever an ideal time for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan to salvage his rookie season, it’s now. McMillan, somehow, was up to the task. The Buccaneers’ third round pick out of  the University of Washington …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years and in a relationship for 20. I just found out that for more than a year he has been lying about working. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My …

Today is Monday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2024. There are 22 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 9, 1979, scientists certified the global eradication of smallpox, a disease which killed an estimated 300 million …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A young couple moved in next door. When they get mail addressed to the former occupant, they don’t contact her, even though she lives in the same small town (and runs a store here). Related Articles Advice …

Today is Monday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2024. There are 22 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 9, 1979, scientists certified the global eradication of smallpox, a disease which killed an estimated 300 million …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or big decisions from 3:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST today (12:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Happy Birthday for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024: Even though you’re …

Deebo Samuel’s 2024 campaign has been anything but stellar. The former All-Pro has yet to find his footing, and with each passing week, he sets another career low. From 2019 to 2023, Samuel averaged 6.3 yards per carry and eight …

The Kansas City Chiefs won another game in the closing moments in Week 14 versus the Los Angeles Chargers, and it was KC’s dynamic duo — quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and tight end Travis Kelce — who got the job …

The Denver Broncos waived wide receiver Josh Reynolds less than one full season into his two-year, $9 million contract. He joined the team in free agency partly because he admired Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Reynolds endured several setbacks during …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or big decisions from 2:30 to 9 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) A dynamic day The moon is in your sign giving you an edge …

Kansas City Chiefs starting left tackle D.J. Humphries suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. The injury occurred during the second half and Humphries did not return to action after …

The Buffalo Bills wasted a historic performance from Josh Allen in Sunday’s 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, losing after a series of mishaps on defense and special teams including a blunder on the final play that could put …

The Cleveland Browns will carefully consider their options at quarterback moving forward after Jameis Winston threw two more interceptions in a 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Winston has sparked the Browns offense since being inserted as the …

The Boston Red Sox weren’t even in the same ballpark in their final offer to Juan Soto. The superstar outfielder left the New York Yankees to sign with the New York Mets in a staggering 15-year $765 million deal. The …

The decision of the offseason finally happened, as Juan Soto has agreed to a record-breaking deal with the New York Mets. The New York Yankees losing him certainly won’t be something the fan base is thrilled about, and Soto’s reaction …

Juan Soto is joining the New York Mets on a historic contract just one season after Shohei Ohtani broke the all-time record with his deal from the Los Angeles Dodgers. But not all record-breaking agreements are created equal. Ohtani inked a …

The debate of whether Brock Purdy deserves a record-breaking contract extension will not be settled today. But when the San Francisco 49ers needed him most, Purdy put together a near-perfect performance. In Sunday’s 38-13 win vs. the Chicago Bears, Purdy …

SAN FRANCISCO — Having scored one point in five minutes, seeing an 11-point lead dissipate into a deficit, the Warriors went to a Steph Curry pick-and-roll on the wing with Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga slipped to the rim at an angle, …

The Giants never emerged as true contenders to sign superstar outfielder Juan Soto after missing out on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in recent years. And even if they were in the mix, it’s difficult to envision a scenario where …

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the 49ers’ rout of the Bears. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub page. You can also listen to “Halas Intrigue” wherever you get …

The Juan Soto sweepstakes have officially ended. According to MLB insider, Jon Heyman, the New York Mets have signed Juan Soto to a 15-year $765 million deal. “Breaking: Juan Soto to the Mets. $765M. 15 years,” Heyman wrote on X. …

The New York Yankees have officially lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets, a tough situation for the franchise and fan base. After hope of the Yankees re-signing the best pure hitter in Major League Baseball, not only did …

Going into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, the list of potential championship contenders put together by fans and media seems pretty conclusive. Names such as Larson, Hamlin, Blaney and Bell dominate discussions regarding championship favorites. However, there are several …

The Yankees won’t be bringing back outfielder Juan Soto, after all, not after he signed for a whopping $765 million to change boroughs and head to the Mets. But owner Hal Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman won’t have time to …

SANTA CLARA — Following three straight losses, staring down a daunting injury report and a deficit in the NFC West standings, the 49ers’ once-promising season seemed to be going up in flames. Within just the first few snaps taken by …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks placed little-used forward Givani Smith on waivers on Sunday. Smith has zero points in just six games this season. His last game came on Nov. 25, when he had 6:42 of ice time …

NEWARK, N.J. — The list of truly impressive performances by the Colorado Avalanche this season is not long enough, given the Stanley Cup aspirations. The Avs certainly added one to the list Sunday night, and given the context, it probably …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Whoever coaches the Bears next should sketch out a starring role for wide receiver Rome Odunze. A quick learner and dynamic athlete, Odunze has emerged as a focal point of the passing game toward the end …

Jay-Z has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in the early 2000s. In an amended lawsuit filed Sunday, an Alabama woman — identified anonymously as Jane Doe — claims the billionaire music mogul, born …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Well, it wasn’t Matt Eberflus’ fault. Following 10 days of tumult and change at Halas Hall, the Bears could only point the finger at themselves after a lackluster 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday at …