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Martinez Refining Company’s flaring last week was smelly but ultimately harmless, according a report released by Contra Costa Health on Monday. After residents complained of odors from the refinery on last Monday, Contra Costa Health’s investigation was summarized in the …

Sacred Heart Cathedral has its new coach, and the Irish didn’t have to look far away to find him. SHC announced Monday afternoon that Serra offensive coordinator Darius Bell will take over the program at the San Francisco school. Bell …

By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Legal experts say President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax information raises a plethora of legal and ethical questions, including the propriety of the leader of …

Three people were charged in connection with a fatal home invasion shooting that happened last month in Thornton, the Thornton Police Department announced Monday on social media. Thornton Police arrested three suspects on Jan. 14 after a burglary in the …

In 2001, Anthony Vizzari met his future wife, Andrea, at her Wicker Park apartment. He was still an undergraduate student, and she worked in advertising. The two bonded over collecting and digging through estate sales for fun. Now, the duo …

An 86-year-old woman has died of cold exposure, marking the ninth Cook County death related to cold temperatures so far this winter. Irine Hyzny, who lived in Bridgeview, was pronounced dead Thursday at her home with a primary cause of …

Hundreds of Chicago teens huddled in the cold February air in Lincoln Square on Monday to speak out against President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign and to advocate for immigrant communities. Students from several high schools, including Mather, Northside College Prep, …

A former Chicago Public Schools teacher was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to exposing himself to young girls last year. Elliott Nott, 51, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of child exploitation last week. In …

The New York Yankees enter 2026 with a straightforward question at first base: Can Ben Rice handle everyday duties? With no guarantee that Paul Goldschmidt re-signs with the Yankees, the 26-year-old left-handed slugger no longer has a safety net against …

The Miami Heat received a significant boost in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, as one of their primary rivals in the bidding process appears unwilling to push all its chips to the center of the table. According to ESPN NBA …

The Boston Red Sox are having a decent offseason. They have made two separate trades with the St. Louis Cardinals, which brought in Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. The Red Sox also bolstered their pitching staff by signing Ranger Suarez. …

Former NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard was left off the Western Conference All-Star roster Sunday night. The decision immediately sparked backlash inside the Los Angeles Clippers organization and across league circles. For Clippers head coach Ty Lue, the omission was …

The St. Louis Cardinals have made their next big trade as part of a huge fire sale this offseason. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Cardinals are sending infielder Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team deal that …

The Tennessee Titans are hiring Gus Bradley as their defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Robert Saleh adds a trusted piece to his staff,” Pelissero wrote on Monday, and the word “trusted” undersells the depth of this relationship. …

Most of the new assistant coaches the Pittsburgh Steelers have hired this offseason either own connections to the team or have previously worked with Mike McCarthy. On Monday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Steelers will interview one potential assistant …

The Pittsburgh Steelers proved they are in a new era with their most recent coaching hire. The Steelers hired Steve Scarnecchia away from the Atlanta Falcons to be their new chief of Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff. Scarnecchia was officially announced …

O nly one game remains in the 2025 NFL season. On Sunday, Feb. 8, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl LX, with the winner forever etched in NFL history. For the remaining …

The Minnesota Vikings called an unforeseen audible early into their offseason, moving for an organizational reset starting with the firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four years at the helm of the front office. Head coach Kevin O’Connell, hired …

The Atlanta Braves are a part of a broad range of MLB teams that are facing question marks going into the 2026 season about how their baseball games will be broadcast on TV. As the Main Street Sports Group continues …

After the 2025 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts appear to be moving in the right direction. Indy appears to have found its potential franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones. Running back Jonathan Taylor almost recorded over 2,000 total scrimmage yards, which …

The Golden State Warriors have quietly positioned themselves as the most asset-rich and aggressive suitor in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes — and, according to a new report, the Milwaukee Bucks are taking notice. With Thursday’s NBA trade deadline approaching, Milwaukee …

After a disappointing 2025 season that saw them finish with a 75-87 record and at the bottom of the American League East standings, the Baltimore Orioles have responded with a very busy offseason. The Orioles have made several notable moves …

With Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl, the topic of the Minnesota Vikings allowing him to leave has been front and center on mainstream sports media shows. The Vikings’ decision to fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, with the …

Matthew Stafford was the franchise quarterback for the Detroit Lions from 2009 to 2020, and while he never took the Lions to the championship, he’s more than a footnote in Detroit sports history. So, those who follow the Lions are …

The Buffalo Bills appointed Joe Brady as their new head coach on Tuesday, prompting some of the other candidates to seek opportunities elsewhere. Davis Webb Lands a Promotion One of the candidates for the Bills’ head coaching position was Davis …

The New York Knicks were the first team mentioned in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, and while they still have hopes of landing the two-time MVP, several teams have entered the mix. The idea of the Knicks trading for Antetokounmpo before …

The Philadelphia Eagles appear to be gaining clarity and relief regarding Vic Fangio’s future after a brief but real retirement scare surfaced following the season. After days of uncertainty, multiple league insiders now suggest Fangio is trending toward returning as …

With the NBA trade deadline just days away and the Los Angeles Lakers running out of realistic options, head coach JJ Redick struck a reflective — and revealing — tone about the state of the roster built around Luka Dončić. …

T he Super Bowl is finally here and while the two remaining teams prepare for the biggest game of the season, the rest of the NFL is fully focused on the offseason. For the Los Angeles Chargers, this offseason is …

The Boston Red Sox have been in the market for infield help ever since Alex Bregman decided to leave the team to sign with the Chicago Cubs in MLB free agency. Plenty of players have been mentioned as possible targets …