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Hayward soccer player Alan Macias is the Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week for Feb. 10-15. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Macias finished with 43.35% of the votes. Andrew Hill basketball player Ernesto …

Protein is replacing plant-based as the latest grocery aisle obsession. Consequently, food companies are rushing to reformulate products for protein lovers. That’s a category that includes both people taking the powerful new class of obesity drugs known as GLP-1s, who …

Tax returns: What’s the holdup? Re: “State to begin processing individual tax returns,” Feb. 19 news story What’s going on at the Colorado Department of Revenue? It has been reported that the department is not processing income tax returns, even …

Coloradans — and our many lovely visitors — expect and grudgingly tolerate stop-and-go traffic in the mountains on ski weekends. But every time it snows those jams turn into blockages that snarl not just the interstate but nearby mountain towns …

On days with severe weather, school closures and government office closures will be updated throughout the day. A status of “Other” means there is an early closing or some cancellations — check the website by clicking the name in the …

In a city with a history of colorful tavern owners, Jimbo Levato still managed to stand out. He wore loafers, a white tank top, short shorts and a black flat cap to his Bridgeport bar — Jimbo’s Lounge — every …

Tax breaks are generally broken into two major categories: tax deductions and tax credits. As you examine programs that could potentially apply to you, it’s a good idea to know the differences in how each benefit works. In short, a …

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married a long time. My in-laws have been a problem during my entire marriage. I’ve had serious health issues and a lot of surgeries over the past 10 years. My cancer came back, and I had …

Editor’s Note: A new presidential administration aims to shake up the way businesses are regulated through its economic policies on everything from tariffs to taxes. Against that backdrop, the Sun-Times reached out to 10 Chicago area entrepreneurs about their plans …

Some Illinois companies are pulling back on their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as President Donald Trump continues his push to eliminate such programs from the federal government. Chicago-based fast-food chain McDonald’s was the latest company to announce plans to …

Erick Ignaczak received the call he was terminated at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, the Chicago area’s biggest wild space, the day after Valentine’s Day while visiting his newborn nephew. In his area, six people were terminated Saturday, part of President …

Everybody wears such great sweaters. Those wine goblets are always full. And the kitchens! Such nice kitchens. Too bad they’re all so miserable. Writer-director-star Edward Burns’ siblings drama “Millers in Marriage” has a bit of a Production Design Porn look …

Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean was hours away from coaching the game against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 2 in Toronto when he received the type of call that has changed millions of lives. “The doctor is like, ‘It looks …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elliot Page, 38; Jennifer Love Hewitt, 46; William Baldwin, 62; Kelsey Grammer, 70.Happy Birthday: Rewire your brain to fit the circumstances. You have many choices this year that require thought and adjusting how you feel …

Dear Eric: I have been married to my husband for 16 years and we have a wonderful, blended family. Our kids are now grown (ages 26-35). My husband’s first wife died of a drug overdose/swimming accident 23 years ago. They …

Tax season is back. While most Americans will need to gather their financial documents and prepare to file a return, some may be able to skip the task because their income is low. According to the IRS, there are general …

Students at Farragut Career Academy in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood aren’t allowed to carry their cellphones in school. At arrival, kids have to check their phones into a room where they remain locked for the school day. The idea is …

The last time Richard Irvin’s name was on a ballot was in 2022, when he launched an unsuccessful bid for governor in the Republican primary. Now Irvin, the incumbent mayor in west suburban Aurora, faces four challengers in a bid …

Inexperienced leaders, employee turnover, the removal of public information and concerns about disbursement of government dollars: You may think I’m talking about tactics used in Washington to undermine, defund and discredit crucial public institutions. But this is all happening here …

Cicero’s longest serving town president, Larry Dominick, is facing off against challenger Esteban Rodriguez, the former executive director of a youth-focused nonprofit, in a Feb. 25 town primary in which immigration policy has become a pivotal issue. Dominick — who …

Andrea Kersten’s tenure as the boss of the city of Chicago’s police accountability oversight agency was turbulent from the start. Her decision to recommend that slain Officer Ella French be suspended for her role in the wrongful raid of social …

I never knew I held a “downright nasty point of view.” But according to one state representative, that’s apparently the case, simply because I have the audacity to stand firmly against fully decriminalizing the sex trade, which would give a …

Which hand blender is the best? From blending creamy soups to mixing up tasty smoothies, a hand blender is definitely one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Unlike a countertop blender, you don’t have to …

DEAR HARRIETTE: What do you do if you’re a bridesmaid, but the wedding expenses are mounting? Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I can’t take any more of these stories from my co-worker Advice | Harriette Cole: I believe in …

Dear Eric: I have been married to my husband for 16 years and we have a wonderful, blended family. Our kids are now grown (ages 26-35). Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My husband insists I cannot buy myself flowers …

Which hand blender is the best? From blending creamy soups to mixing up tasty smoothies, a hand blender is definitely one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Unlike a countertop blender, you don’t have to …

If the Cleveland Browns aren’t proactive in signing impending free agent running back Nick Chubb, they may end up having to face him twice a season. Chubb is set to become a free agent for the first time in his …

Today is Friday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2025. There are 313 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 21, 1965, civil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom in …

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married a long time. My in-laws have been a problem during my entire marriage. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: The strange neighbor walked in when I was home alone Advice | Dear Abby: I tracked …

BRENTWOOD — It took a full team effort for Dublin on Thursday night.  In front of a raucous crowd, No. 4 Dublin held the high-powered Liberty offense to just five points in the fourth quarter en route to a 65-47 …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am 70 years old, and have had a cordial, if not close, relationship with my 58-year-old brother all our lives. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: A well-off volunteer took a gift card I put out …

Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and …

Today is Friday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2025. There are 313 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 21, 1965, civil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom in …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius. Happy Birthday for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025: You are instinctively trusting and endearing to others. Sometimes you hide behind a tough outer shell. …

Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and …

ANTIOCH — A 40-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he sped away from a traffic stop and crashed into an occupied residence in Antioch, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Emeryville: Suspect arrested in hit-and-run that …

CARONDELET: COUGARS READY FOR SRV RUBBER MATCH Third-seeded Carondelet’s junior point guard Sophia Ross did not mince words after her Cougars routed host No. 6 Salesian 83-55 in the first round of the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs.  The …

SANTA CLARA — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday night in Santa Clara, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Suspect arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run of UC Berkeley professor Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian …

Boys basketball Open Division Thursday’s opening round No. 1 De La Salle (25-4), bye No. 2 Salesian (25-2), bye No. 4 Dublin 65, No. 5 Liberty 47 No. 3 San Ramon Valley 77, No. 6 California 49 Wednesday’s semifinals No. …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A so-so day Tread lightly in discussions about politics, religion and racial issues, because you might come on a bit …