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One man is dead and another is in custody after a fatal shooting in Westminster on Thursday. Westminster officers responded to reports of a shooting at a house in the 3200 block of West 81st Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, …

NEW YORK — If theatergoing were an Olympic sport, then Matthew Dodson would be Michael Phelps. This year alone, the Manhattanite has already attended 160 performances on and off Broadway. In the past, thanks to rush and lottery ticket options, …

Northwestern receiver A.J. Henning admitted he might have been playing his new game a little too much, but this wasn’t an ordinary video game. This was EA Sports College Football 25 — the first college video game released since 2014. …

Cassy Schillo will beg — not steal, of course — or borrow to get what she must have. She’s also not above a little innocent deception if her haggling falls short because she unintentionally irked the seller. “If that is …

ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, …

A man died Thursday after he was dropped off at Jackson Park Hospital with a gunshot wound. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was shot in the back about 9:20 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State …

The eastern Massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) is state endangered in both Indiana and Illinois. It is federally threatened. That came to mind because the sibling rock band, Massasauga, is joining other bands from across the country to raise funds for …

Scheana Shay thinks girls should rule if “Vanderpump Rules” gets renewed for a 12th season. More than a year after Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ shocking cheating scandal rocked the foundation of the Bravo reality show, Shay said changes must …

Angel Reese is not leaving the WNBA, but she is, apparently, taking her talents to another league. The star rookie of the Chicago Sky, and one of the most popular young players on the circuit, will be joining a new …

Dolores Catania has a big regret about the 14th season of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” The self-described “Switzerland” of the fractured friend group spoke out days after filming a non-traditional reunion with her co-stars, who were divided into …

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press Scheduling a movie’s release date is an imperfect science and occasionally an art. Just look at the masterpiece that was “Barbenheimer.” While most are open to experimentation in figuring out just what audiences want …

DEAR ABBY: My mother is toxic. She had a terrible childhood, and she takes it out on me and my younger siblings. I live far away; they live in the same town as she does. If they don’t drop everything …

Within minutes of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race, Sen. Tom Cotton leaped onto X to declare that “Joe Biden succumbed to a coup by Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, and Hollywood donors, ignoring millions of Democratic primary votes. …

As a martial artist, Kera Radke doesn’t back down from challenges. But when the pandemic delivered a sucker punch, she needed a new fighting technique to stay in business. Radke, chief instructor at Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts in Lake …

Even if you live for summer in the greatest city on the planet, breaks are warranted. Whether you’re escaping big festivals that choke downtown or the Democratic National Convention’s swarm of lanyards, there are plenty of roads less traveled that …

Judging by what the Toronto Maple Leafs and their players agreed to when they signed their contracts, the Core Four including Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander is set to play in Toronto through June 2025. That …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bianca Santos, 34; Kate Beckinsale, 51; Sandra Bullock, 60; Helen Mirren, 79. Happy Birthday: Let your imagination flow and your emotions flourish this year. Look for creative outlets that enhance your life and initiate new …

Dear Eric: I am a youngish widow with an empty nest. Last year I moved to be near my daughter to help her with her young twins. My daughter and her husband have jobs that require them to leave home …

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goal to make Illinois “the Silicon Valley of quantum development” took a massive leap forward Thursday with the announcement of the 128-acre Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park at the former U.S. Steel South Works facility. The campus …

Grammy-winner CeeLo Green, regional Mexican music stars Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Australian alt rockers Atlas Genius are the headliners set for Taste of Chicago. The full lineup of music and food vendors for the festival, running Sept. 6-8 in …

Illinois’ latest state budget included a massive sports betting tax increase, which leaves the gaming industry with serious doubts about the sustainability of the Illinois sports betting market. While some governors look at gambling as a bottomless well of cash, …

A Lombard man has been charged with bilking the federal government out of more than $12.4 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for advanced COVID-19 tests that prosecutors say his company never performed — including thousands of tests that were billed …

As Chicago prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is somewhere on the back end of a distinguished career with a big, unsettled question looming about his political future. The dean of Illinois’ congressional delegation turns …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m 32 and faced a profound dilemma after cheating on my husband, who is often away due to his successful business. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: A surprise left on my doorstep got me rethinking my strategy …

Dear Eric: I am a youngish widow with an empty nest. Last year I moved to be near my daughter to help her with her young twins. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My new co-workers expect me to remember …

One week after filing for divorce from her husband of nearly three years, HGTV star Christina Hall has broken her silence with a scathing assessment of Josh Hall, calling him “an insecure man with a huge ego” on social media. …

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 24 years. We make a good living. I earn considerably more than my husband. We have one child. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My husband won’t stop peeing in the yard, and …

Today is Friday, July 26, the 208th day of 2024. There are 158 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA, prohibiting discrimination based on mental or physical …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I were dining at a mid-priced restaurant. I ordered the special, which ended up sounding much better than it tasted. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: My husband cuts in front of all the …

Today is Friday, July 26, the 208th day of 2024. There are 158 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA, prohibiting discrimination based on mental or physical …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 6 p.m. EDT today (3 p.m. PDT). The Moon is in Aries. Happy Birthday for Friday, July 26, 2024: You’re charming, and you have a strong, confident personality. Your honesty and directness …

LIVERMORE – Firefighters on Thursday night were battling a brush fire in the Altamont Pass. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | PG&E profits soar, powered by increases in electricity and gas revenue Crashes and Disasters | PG&E monthly bills may …

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Baltimore Orioles are exploring trades for starting and relief pitchers. Would they deal Jackson Holliday for a top talent? His name has come up in rumors involving a potential acquisition of Detroit …

The Los Angeles Lakers have made zero splashy moves this offseason, but the franchise notorious for adding big-name talent has the assets to lay in wait and pounce when the time is right. One of Lakers’ prime potential trade partners …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions after 5 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) This is the second day that is excellent for socializing, enjoying fun activities with kids, getting away on a …

Head coach Steve Kerr’s success with the Golden State Warriors over the last decade has turned him into one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, though one of his former teammates apparently disagrees with that notion. Five-time champion and …

The New York Yankees are 60-44. They are just one and a half games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. A recent 10-22 stretch has highlighted the team’s deficiencies, but the team will have a chance …

LIVERMORE — Authorities on Thursday announced the arrests of two men and two boys in connection with a gang-related car-to-car shooting last week in Livermore. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Elderly man beaten unconscious after confronting porch pirate …

The Baltimore Orioles are in the market for starting pitching ahead of MLB’s July 30 trade deadline. They’ve been tied to All-Star ace Tarik Skubal. Jim Bowden of The Athletic drew up a trade proposal between Baltimore and the Detroit …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, MARÍA VERZA and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN WASHINGTON — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a longtime leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas …