B Based on the current pace of per-game averages, the odds of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani having a second 50/50 season (50 home runs and 50 steals) this year when you add the stats is less than one …
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Katy Perry to Space Flight Haters: EFF YOU! I’m Living My Dream! Read MoreBy COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who …
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Asking Eric: Married parent consumed by a crush Read MoreWhen Carole Clancey Cotter retired, she didn’t slow down. She had raised seven kids — all attending Catholic schools — and worked with at-risk kids in Chicago for nearly two decades as a social worker. Then, in retirement, it was …
Carole Clancey Cotter, Chicago mother of 7 who put her foot on the gas pedal in retirement, has died at 93 Read MoreAs the second presidency of Donald Trump approaches its 100th day, nationwide protests have cropped up, attracting tens of thousands in many cities, including Chicago. Yet many have come away from the events, which they describe as attended by overwhelmingly …
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Casino crime logs show thefts, fights, patrons passing counterfeit bills Read MoreA couple who bought their first home in 2023 on the Northwest Side and soon discovered a “putrid” odor is suing the seller, their inspector and their real estate agent after finding voluminous amounts of cat feces and urine in …
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At home with the Clooneys: is arguing with your partner healthy? Read MoreThe Dallas Cowboys may not be done with Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott remains a free agent, still in search of his next opportunity. After a one-year stint with the New England Patriots, he returned to Dallas last season. But the reunion …
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Quiz of The Week: 19 – 25 April Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I just got a reality check from my girlfriend. She left me. Related Articles Harriette Cole: Is this how an entry-level job is supposed to feel? Harriette Cole: Is this a bad reason to homeschool my daughter? Harriette …
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Asking Eric: My crush on the supermarket guy has upended my life Read MoreKarl-Anthony Towns played a massive role in the New York Knicks‘ 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, April 24. Tom Thibodeau’s team now leads the first-round playoff series 2-1. Towns was aggressive on offense. He made snap decisions …
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Vikings Put Starter on Alert With Projected $17 Million Champion Addition Read MoreThe Chicago Bulls‘ season is over. The front office will already be making preparations for the upcoming draft and will likely have an idea of some potential free agency targets. Billy Donovan’s team is in flux. The front office is …
Kenny Beecham Drops Tough Reality Check on Bulls’ Immediate Future Read MoreToday is Friday, April 25, the 115th day of 2025. There are 250 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 25, 1945, during World War II, delegates from 50 countries opened a conference in San Francisco to …
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Miss Manners: They wore white gowns to my wedding, and people were talking Read MoreToday is Friday, April 25, the 115th day of 2025. There are 250 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 25, 1945, during World War II, delegates from 50 countries opened a conference in San Francisco to …
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Miss Manners: They wore white gowns to my wedding, and people were talking Read MoreThe New England Patriots got their guy in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft, but head coach Mike Vrabel still thinks there could be a problem regarding fourth-overall pick Will Campbell. It doesn’t concern whether the former stud in …
Patriots HC Reveals Will Campbell ‘Problems’ After NFL Draft Read MoreINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Michael Porter Jr. was playing at “20 or 30%” health in the Nuggets’ Game 3 loss to the Clippers on Thursday, leaving him uncertain whether it’s worth playing through his shoulder injury again in Game 4. “If …
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