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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers cut quarterback Mitch Trubisky on Monday, sending the former No. 2 overall draft pick into free agency after two disappointing seasons. Trubisky signed with the Steelers in March 2022 and was given first crack …

Colorado Republicans repeatedly invoked Gov. Jared Polis’ support Monday in a legislative effort that was all but doomed from the start: a cut to the state income tax. Their bill, proposing to reduce the state income tax rate from 4.4% …

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs holds the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jamie Squire/Getty Images I do believe …

A classroom at South Shore Fine Arts Academy being cleaned. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file Chicago Public Schools officials are proposing dumping the Philadelphia-based janitorial behemoth Aramark after years of complaints of filthy schools, a lack of cleaning supplies and poor management …

Isaac Goodlow III Courtesy of Rabbi Michael Ben Yosef via Daily Herald The Carol Stream police officers who fatally shot a man “acted with depraved hearts,” murdering someone who was unarmed, according to the lawyer the family has hired. Attorney …

To say the Cleveland Browns had an up-and-down 2023 NFL season would be a vast understatement, to say the least. Nevertheless, despite losing several key starters to season-ending injuries, most notably starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, four-time Pro Bowl running back …

Starting pitcher Carlos Rodón joined the New York Yankees last winter by signing a six-year, $162 million contract. Unfortunately, his first season in pinstripes didn’t go at all how he planned. Multiple trips to the injured list limited the left-handed …

Time will tell if the Dallas Cowboys will be going “all in” when free agency hits as owner Jerry Jones hinted. There are plenty of notable star receivers that could be available. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans is one …

Associated Press WHITEFISH POINT, Mich. — Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and shipwreck …

By Najib Jobain, Josef Federman and Samy Magdy | Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in a densely packed town in the Gaza Strip as airstrikes carried out …

The RTD will reopen the Downtown Boulder Station lobby on Feb. 19 after over a year of renovations to replace the building’s interior ductwork, which was contaminated with methamphetamines last year. The inside of the station at 1800 14th St. …

Tiger Woods makes his 2024 debut this week in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, a signature event on the PGA Tour in which he is the tournament host. Dante Carrer/AP LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods is starting a new year …

Bria Schmidt, a patient at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, learns she’s receiving a surprise trip to Cubs spring training on a visit to Wrigley Field on Monday. Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Bria Schmidt, Ian Slager and Jonathan “Jonny” Slota walked …

Bulls guard Alex Caruso tried to give it a go in the Monday morning shootaround, but the pain in his left foot required him to sit out his eighth game of the season. Jacob Kupferman/AP ATLANTA — Bulls guard Alex …

Ambulance hospital emergency file photo Sun-Times file Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a senior assisted-living facility in Tinley Park on Monday night. Firefighters responded to calls of a fire at Hanover Place, a senior living …

Former New York Knicks Evan Fournier is relieved that he’s finally free. “I’m really excited to finally be out in New York,” Fournier told Detroit reporters following the Pistons’ February 12 practice. “So looking forward to a new opportunity.” Fournier’s …

On the heels of Hallmark‘s exciting announcement about Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing’s upcoming onscreen reunion in a Christmas movie on the network, Heavy has learned another “When Calls the Heart” (WCTH) couple will co-star in a new Hallmark movie, …

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on February 12 that the Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky. The Steelers confirmed that report but also announced that, along with Trubisky, the team has released offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin …

The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum Jill Zarin is not an easy customer, at least according to “Below Deck” chief stew Fraser Olender. A new season of “Below Deck” is underway and the returning chief stew joined Captain …

Starting pitcher Dylan Cease has been a popular trade target this winter. But as spring training gets set to start, he’s still a member of the Chicago White Sox. With the Milwaukee Brewers recently trading ace hurler Corbin Burnes to …

As the San Francisco 49ers recover from their Super Bowl loss, Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald is rubbing it in. The 49ers had the NFC West bragging rights after their division title, but Donald has something most of the …

Sydney Gordon is a 28-year-old Newport, Rhode Island vintage store owner who is a contestant on Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor.” Gordon is also friends with one very well-known Bachelor Nation star, who lives in Rhode Island as well. …

The Chicago Bears may not be finished with quarterback Justin Fields just yet. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Super Bowl Sunday that the Bears have had serious internal discussions about keeping Fields on the roster and going ahead with drafting …

The Los Angeles Lakers’ plans to revisit the trade market this offseason could lead to a summer blockbuster. But it could also come out of necessity amid the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James’ future. James, in the first year of a …

Dan Quinn has been busy filling key positions on his coaching staff for the Washington Commanders, including hiring a Super Bowl record-holder. Ken Norton Jr. will be Quinn’s linebackers coach, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Former #Raiders and #Seahawks …

Three years after buying their first restaurant during the pandemic, Jacquelyn and Michael Baker celebrated the opening of their second restaurant, this one in Walnut Creek. The Pizzalina pizzeria and taproom just opened in the former Sorrento, an Italian restaurant …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Nguyen is the bestchoice for supervisor Madison Nguyen is our best choice for county supervisor. I appreciate that Nguyen is straightforward and she listens. More …

By Dave Collins | Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Parts of the Northeast were preparing Monday for a coastal storm that was expected to pack high winds and dump a foot or more of snow in some areas, leading to …

By John Miller and Celina Tebor | CNN One person is dead and five others were injured in a shooting at a subway station in the Bronx borough of New York after a fight broke out late Monday afternoon, a …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Divestment won’tharm companies Re: “Hayward divestment from four companies raises questions” (Page A1, Feb. 2). The decision by four members of the Hayward City Council …

Sean Keeler: I’m starting to think Super Bowl Week has been reprogrammed to torture Broncos Country. The game itself lures the Front Range into thinking somebody’s finally figured out a way to break Patrick Mahomes’ magic Harry Potter wand, only …

Former state Sen. Annazette Collins walks outside the Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse in the Loop before her trial for tax charges, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Former Illinois Sen. Annazette Collins was convicted in federal court Monday of cheating …

Architectural Artifacts Inc. at 1065 N. Orleans St. on the Near North Side is closing this year after 37 years in the city. Heidi Zeiger/For the Sun-Times The zinc letters — each about as tall as a professional basketball player …

State Sen. Robert Peters has introduced a bill to require the presence of lawyers during police interrogations of minors. Rich Hein/Sun-Times file Even a minor accused of a violent crime is still a child, who may not understand the seriousness …

Last season with the White Sox, Yasmani Grandal hit .234 with eight home runs and 33 RBI in 118 games. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, a person with knowledge of the …

Mahomes, playing with the thinnest supporting cast of his career, completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns to beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl. Ethan Miller/Getty LAS VEGAS — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes still was …

Robert Bevis, owner of Law Weapons and Supply in Naperville, holds an AR15 rifle. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times Rich Hein/Sun-Times Gun rights groups on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault weapons. The petition to the …

The Kansas City Chiefs‘ 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl was a historic day for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Not only did he hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the third time in five years, Mahomes …

Los Angeles Lakers‘ new acquisition Spencer Dinwiddie used an interesting analogy to explain his decision to sign with his hometown team over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. “Let’s say you’re a kid and you get your ass whupped by …

A season 31 “Dancing with the Stars” contestant caused a stir with a recent social media post. Selma Blair, who danced with Sasha Farber during her short DWTS stint, was not shy in sharing her opinion on a controversial topic. …