Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed a City Council-approved ban on hemp-derived products to save Chicago’s burgeoning hemp industry, and the chief sponsor of the ban said he won’t try for an override. Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn’s decision to …
Mayor Johnson vetoes hemp ban, as measure’s sponsor, Ald. Quinn, throws in the towel Read MoreFeb. 15, 2016, was a fine day to be a baseball fan in Chicago, particularly for those inclined to read newspapers. USA Today came out with a major league preview that day, projecting season records for every team, and at …
It’s White Sox spring training. Let the gaffes begin! Read MoreToward the end of her set during her sold-out headlining show at House of Blues Thursday, British singer JADE had a message for the music industry: “Clause in the contract, contract gone, gone is the girl that you could con,” …
Review: JADE revels in the peaks and pitfalls of pop stardom at triumphant Chicago tour stop Read MoreFewer customers have been coming to D’Nuez Mexican Fusion in Brighton Park, since last year’s immigration raids in Chicago. But on Wednesday, a group of about 20 people had lunch at D’Nuez, 4125 S. Archer Ave., then visited nearby small …
Shop local campaign boosts Brighton Park after immigration raids hurt local businesses Read MoreMESA, Ariz. — Spring training has barely begun, and the Cubs are already making moves for 2027. They are working toward finalizing a deal with right-hander Shelby Miller, a source confirmed Friday. ESPN reported that the parties had agreed to …
Cubs finalizing multi-year deal with reliever Shelby Miller after offseason elbow surgery Read MorePlease send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Friday, February 13, 2026 CENTRAL SUBURBAN NORTH Highland Park at Niles North, 7 Niles West at Maine West, 6:30 Vernon Hills at Maine …
Chicago Illinois high school basketball scores Read MoreGLENDALE, Ariz. — Three more wins would’ve made last season a little more palatable for the White Sox, and a few more big arms in the bullpen might’ve made the difference. Now manager Will Venable has four such flame-throwing options …
White Sox betting on bolstered bullpen to prevent more close-game heartache Read MoreMILAN — Ilia Malinin, the American figure skating sensation known as the “Quad God,” proved to be a mere mortal after all. The 21-year-old from Northern Virginia fell twice during a disastrous free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics on …
‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin falls twice in a disastrous Olympic free skate Read MoreThe president of the Chicago Board of Education says the board is on track to find a permanent superintendent by the start of next school year. But not everyone seems to agree: six of the 21 board members said in …
Is CPS superintendent search ‘on track’ or ‘stalled’? Depends who you ask on school board Read MoreFollowing backlash over the shooting deaths of two American citizens, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended its immigration surge in Minnesota. This may cool temperatures in Minneapolis, but ICE is now looking to new cities, concerning Democratic officials that more …
ICE eyes new targets post-Minnesota retreat Read MoreThe Trump administration has spent a considerable amount of time and effort actively pursuing an array of the president’s purported “enemies,” frequently targeting Democratic notables with histories of clashing with this White House. While the bulk of these actions have …
How are Democrats turning DOJ lemons into partisan lemonade? Read MoreOAKLAND — Years before he allegedly beat a woman to death inside the long-term housing unit where they both resided, 44-year-old Jeffrey McMaster Jr. warned police that he might be a danger to the public. It was a particularly chilling …
‘I am not fit for society,’ Oakland man once allegedly warned police. Now he’s facing a murder charge Read MoreSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jung Hoo Lee idolized Ichiro Suzuki as a kid. Like Suzuki, Lee wears No. 51. Like Suzuki, Lee employs a contact-centric approach. And now, like Suzuki, Lee plays right field. “It was a smooth conversation,” Lee said …
‘A smooth conversation’: SF Giants’ Lee discusses transition to right field Read MoreWhat began as a small clothing giveaway has grown into a far-reaching community effort providing food, clothing and emotional support to families across East Contra Costa County. Gracefully Broken, a nonprofit founded by Antioch native Randi Garcia, has spent the …
Young Antioch charity Gracefully Broken growing by leaps and bounds Read MoreAnela Malik worked as a diplomat before becoming a storyteller about Black food history — and much more. She hosts the web series, “Our Block,” about Black businesses and local heroes, organizes global travel and is the writer and content …
‘American Soul’ author explains how Black history shapes U.S. cuisine Read MoreSan Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is having a blast so far at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina. It’d be impossible for him not to. Playing alongside the NHL’s two leading scorers, Celebrini had a goal and an …
Macklin Celebrini creates magic with NHL’s top two scorers in Canada’s win Read MoreThe Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. And if you missed it, last week’s …
Mailbag: Week 1 is average nationally (but solid on the West Coast), Pac-12 vs. MW cash, Big Ten private capital and more Read MoreThe Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Phoenix-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Feb. 13 …
Recruiting roundup: Washington secures two linebackers, Colorado grabs a cornerback and Cal lands a receiver Read MorePITTSBURG — Police here arrested a 36-year-old man and took custody of his three young children after a school counselor reported that he had drugged his eldest daughter, then placed a needle into her arm to take her blood. When …
Pittsburg man drugged his young daughter to steal her blood as she slept, police say Read MoreBy Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times MILAN — He popped the quad axel. He stumbled across the ice. He tried to hide the pained expression. Ilia Malinin fell apart in the men’s free skate, tumbling from near lock to …
Winter Olympics: Ilia Malinin suffers stunning stumble, finishes eighth in figure skating Read MoreSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If the stars align, Logan Webb will have an opportunity to pitch against Jung Hoo Lee at loanDepot Park in Miami during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. On the fourth day of camp, Webb and Lee previewed that …
SF Giants’ Webb, Birdsong throw first live bullpens of camp Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Bunnie Xo and her husband have both committed to living healthier lifestyles in recent years. Jelly Roll has lost hundreds of pounds, and Bunnie has joined him on the diet train. Like millions of other Americans …
Bunnie Xo Recalls ‘Horrific’ Suicidal Ideation Caused By Ozempic Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes When Emily Bronte died of tuberculosis in 1848, she probably didn’t imagine that her one and only novel would become a trending topic on TikTok 178 years later. In fact, she probably would’ve cast you out …
‘Wuthering Heights’ Reviews: Critics Split Over Sexed-Up Adaptation of … Read MoreBy GEOFF MULVIHILL President Donald Trump’s administration cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a judge said in a tentative ruling Friday. San Francisco-based …
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients Read MoreThe world according to Jim: • Just checking: Have the Dodgers ruined baseball yet? … • To hear others tell it, the Kyle Tucker signing on top of the Edwin Diaz signing earlier in the winter was the final straw, …
Alexander: New baseball season, same old refrain Read MoreBy MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead said it found a series of incomplete, outdated or inadequate procedures and practices …
Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that ‘exposed’ workers to explosion at US Steel plant Read MoreIlia Malinin of the United States reacts after competing while waiting for scores during the men’s free skate program in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Ilia Malinin of …
Malinin melts down, finishes 8th after disastrous free skate Read MoreWith tears in their eyes, families gathered in downtown Los Angeles today to place flowers before digital memorials honoring children they say were lost to social media harms, unveiling an installation just steps from a courthouse where a landmark trial …
Families unveil ‘Lost Screen Memorial’ amid landmark trial case against tech Read MoreBy DAVE SKRETTA MILAN (AP) — The last conversation that Maxim Naumov had with his parents was about following in their footsteps to the Olympics. Related Articles Kings’ Kevin Fiala injured at Winter Olympics Malinin melts down, finishes 8th after …
US skater Maxim Naumov honors his late parents by completing an Olympic dream he shared with them Read MoreKings winger Kevin Fiala sustained an apparent and likely serious leg injury at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games. Fiala, a 29-year-old Swiss national, was taken from the ice on a stretcher after a hit by Canada’s Tom Wilson late in …
Kings’ Kevin Fiala injured at Winter Olympics Read MoreBy CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In a near-empty courthouse, in front of almost no one, the appeal by New Zealand’s most reviled killer was heard in muted fashion with little mention of the details of the country’s …
New Zealand restricts the spread of a reviled killer’s views by hampering his attempts to gain fame Read MoreSunny skies on Valentine’s Day are expected to give way to a strong, windy, multi-day storm beginning Sunday, with even weak tornadoes possible, forecasters say, as Southern California weather proves winter is not over just yet. “There will be a …
Warm Valentine’s Day to give way to a ‘cold, blustery and rainy week’ Read MoreBy MICHAEL CASEY and MARK SCOLFORO BOSTON (AP) — A college student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving in November must be returned to the United States within two weeks, a federal judge in Boston ruled Friday. Related Articles …
Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving Read MoreThe gap between the San Francisco 49ers and the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks is not a crack in the sidewalk. It’s a canyon. It’s massive. It’s undeniable. And if you watched the last two months of the NFL this …
Kurtenbach: The 49ers’ 2026 offseason isn’t just pivotal — it’s existential Read MoreMost people don’t pay much attention to the ordinary-looking parking lot at the corner of South 10th Street and East Alma Avenue just south of downtown San Jose. There are plenty of bigger draws nearby: San Jose State University’s football …
New cleanup proposed for old San Jose Superfund site near San Jose State Read MoreThe Las Vegas Raiders are in the opening stages of building out their coaching staff under head coach Klint Kubiak. Since he couldn’t be officially hired until after the Super Bowl, he has had to wait to put together his …
Raiders Get Turned Down by Intriguing Young OC Candidate: Report Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has missed the team’s last four games, but the Slovenian standout remains determined to take part in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles — even if only briefly. According to NBA insider Marc …
Luka Dončić All-Star Game Availability Gets Major Update Read MoreNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had a very “Kamara” response after news broke that the NFL won a grievance that will prevent the NFLPA from publicly releasing its annual “team report cards” going forward. What the NFL’s memo …
Saints Star Alvin Kamara Roasts NFL After Major NFLPA News Read MoreThe New York Rangers are expected to trade Vincent Trocheck ahead of the deadline. New York has entered a retool after enduring a rough 2025-26 season. The team recently offloaded their best player, Artemi Panarin, before the Olympic break took …
Rangers Likely Prefer to Trade Trocheck to Specific Team Read MoreTeam Puerto Rico was hit hard by the insurance news surrounding the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, as they’ll be without New York Mets‘ Francisco Lindor. With Puerto Rico hosting games in group play, it was a major blow for …
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Confirmed in Bad Bunny Insurance Attempt Read More