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Three CTA passengers were injured in a hit-and-run involving a bus early Friday in West Town. Around 1:50 a.m., a gray truck was going west on Grand Avenue when it struck the bus, which was in the 400 block of …

If you’ve read any commentary about younger people, none of the following statistics will surprise you. Approximately 19% of Americans who are 12 to 19 years old are depressed — higher than any adult age group. Only about 58.5% of …

A man died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Thursday afternoon in Streeterville near the Play Pen. Just after 4 p.m., Chicago police marine unit personnel responded to the 800 block of North Lake Shore Drive for a person …

The talk over the last few weeks in WNBA circles has centered on the incident between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. In a recent game, Thomas and Clark got physical during a Fever-Mercury game …

The Washington Commanders don’t have any clear answers at running back, even with the leading rushers from each of the last 2 seasons back on the roster in quarterback Jayden Daniels and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport …

The Miami Heat don’t just remain in the mix for LeBron James. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, they may offer the most seamless path back to championship contention. Speaking Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania explained why …

While the Dallas Cowboys may have thought in years past that off-ball linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could become 1 of the NFL’s elite at his position, that ship has sailed. Overshown has been hurt too much and too soon in his …

The New York Jets selected former Indiana cornerback D’Angelo Ponds with the No. 50 overall pick in the second round. However, Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr leaked on the official Jets podcast what else head coach Aaron Glenn …

A memorable offseason for Tommy DeVito now includes a ring for the ages. The New England Patriots quarterback is engaged to Michayla Anja after proposing during a sunset overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. DeVito arranged the surprise …

When the New York Giants used the pick they got from trading Dexter Lawrence II to select beefy offensive lineman Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa 10th overall in the 2026 NFL draft, it looked like a classic John Harbaugh move, quickly recruiting …

I would like teenagers to feel welcome Downtown. Unfortunately, some teens make other people feel unwelcome, which can cause friction. What would it take for people Downtown to feel more welcoming toward teens? If groups of teens would share space …

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a twin brother and a younger brother. After I met his family, it became clear that his parents openly favor his twin, “Kaden.” Based on childhood stories my husband and other family members told me, …

Most of the people in the pictures seemed amenable to being photographed. Or they pretended to be. Motionless for minutes, they stared vacantly at their camera-wielding predators, likely unaware the images would be used to justify colonial subjugation and spread …

A man is recovering at a hospital in fair condition after someone stabbed him during a fight early Friday in the Loop. Around 12:35 a.m., the 34-year-old man was standing with a group of people in the 300 block of …

The Los Angeles Lakers could be forced to waive Bronny James to create an empty roster spot for Matisse Thybulle, whom they reportedly have expressed interest in signing as a free agent. The Lakers used up their 15th and final …

The Denver Broncos aren’t drafting players with the hopes of developing them in a few years. They want production, and they want it right now. That’s how it’s going to work for the Super Bowl contenders, with the pressure more …

LeBron James’ free agency saga is now down to 28 NBA teams as he delivered an honest message about his chances to play with the Indiana Pacers.  In his live recording of the Mind The Game podcast, Pacers star Tyrese …

Chicago police Officer Carlos Baker was referred to a program for troubled cops just weeks before he fatally shot his partner, Krystal Rivera, according to records obtained by the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Sun-Times. Once in the program, …

It’s been a tumultuous few years for the packaged food industry, particularly for Chicago-area companies. Chicago-based Conagra Brands, known for Healthy Choice frozen meals and Slim Jim meat sticks, warned shareholders Wednesday that the company’s financials would get worse before …

Justin Vernon is heading home to Eau Claire, Wisconsin — and with a quick road trip, you could join him. On July 24 and 25, the Bon Iver front man will revive his independently run Eaux Claires Festival in his …

Last season, injury played a major role in Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers failing to replicate or surpass his rookie-season production. From Week 1, Bowers dealt with a left knee injury that eventually led the Silver and Black …

The Los Angeles Lakers remained unbeaten in NBA Summer League on Thursday, earning a place in the tournament’s playoff stage with another dominant victory. Los Angeles cruised past the Chicago Bulls 105-82 to improve to 4-0 in Las Vegas, with …

Joe Flacco has been around the block for a long time. The 41-year-old quarterback will be entering his 19th season in the NFL this year with the Cincinnati Bengals, returning for a second year with the Bengals after he was …

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz seemingly has a new woman in his life. The tennis star was spotted cozying up with a mystery woman on a yacht earlier this week near Naples off the Amalfi Coast in Italy. According to …

Mookie Betts may be piling up World Series championships, but that won’t derail him from his retirement timeline. The 33-year-old Betts has four World Series championships, the most of any active player in Major League Baseball. Betts has won three …

The Minnesota Vikings play in the NFC North with some talented quarterbacks in Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, and Jared Goff. As a result, Minnesota needs its defense to make life challenging for opposing signal-callers. Over the offseason, the Vikings traded …