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The likelihood of Kyler Murray wanting a new contract and more money from the Arizona Cardinals in the near future makes a trade to the New York Giants a sensible move during the 2025 offseason. That’s the view of NFL …

The New York Jets need some help at wide receiver this offseason. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic projected that the Jets would sign Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick in free agency to help fill the void. “Patrick has ties …

A warm weekend after a big spring rain is the optimal time for a hike to one of the Bay Area’s waterfalls. The map above shows nine of them; more details in the stories linked at the end. 1/ Coal …

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press A boomer hit man is given a nightmare final assignment to train his own Gen Z replacement in Simon West’s lifeless action-comedy “Old Guy.” Christoph Waltz’s Danny Dolinski is the one at an unwelcome …

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 …

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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 …