A South Shore family is seeking at least $100 million from the city after their young daughter was killed four years ago in a “catastrophic” car crash caused by a police chase. The city has admitted responsibility for the fatal …
Family of Da’Karia Spicer seeks millions from City of Chicago in 2020 crash that killed daughter Read MoreA former city worker and aide to Ald. Jim Gardiner pleaded guilty Thursday to a single felony gun charge after attempting to sell a World War II-era machine gun to an undercover federal agent in 2020. Charles Sikanich, 41, was …
Ald. Gardiner’s ex-ward boss pleads guilty after trying to sell antique machine gun to undercover agent Read MoreThe federal appeals court in Chicago put a hold Thursday on a downstate judge’s recent ruling against Illinois’ controversial assault weapons ban — meaning the law will remain in place while the legal controversy it’s generated continues to work its …
Downstate judge’s effort to shoot down Illinois’ assault weapon ban put on hold pending appeal Read MoreBears defensive coordinator Eric Washington has spent all week being clear with his players about what he wants. “The No. 1 reason that people fail,” he said, “is that you don’t know who you are.” The Bears, he said, have …
Eric Washington doesn’t need to reinvent the Bears’ defense, but he wants to put his stamp on it Read MoreBears tight end Cole Kmet is a Matt Eberflus guy. While teammates have not been shy about challenging Eberflus in the locker room after frustrating losses, questioning Eberflus’ in-game decisions or bemoaning the lack of accountability by him and his …
The tumult over, Bears players embracing the post-Matt Eberflus era Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to cut in half his proposed $300 million property tax increase — and then pare it down further to $68.1 million — does not go far enough, 28 City Council members warned Thursday. With time running …
Not good enough, Mayor. City Council majority demands Johnson make deeper spending cuts Read MoreSAN JOSE — A new housing tower in San Jose could help fuel a rebound for the city’s urban core by bringing hundreds of residents and greater vibrancy to downtown, officials said Thursday. The Fay is a 336-unit, 23-story housing …
300-plus unit San Jose housing tower could help fuel downtown revival Read MoreDespite impassioned pleas from dozens of residents opposing the project, 320 new homes — including a fraction set aside for senior housing — will be built on the east side of Morgan Hill over the coming years. Morgan Hill City …
After public ire, Morgan Hill city council approves review, zoning for 320-home development Read MoreFormer “Full House” star Lori Loughlin has not spoken publicly about the two months she spent in the federal women’s prison in Dublin. Neither has “Desperate Housewives” actor Felicity Huffman. So, it’s not known if either TV star, convicted for …
From Patty Hearst to Lori Loughlin: Dublin FCI’s most famous female prisoners Read MoreHAYWARD — A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in a June 26 shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead and a 13-year-old boy wounded, police said Thursday. The suspect was arrested Wednesday at his Hayward home, authorities said. Police have …
Teen arrested in Hayward shooting that left 15-year-old boy dead, 13-year-old wounded Read MoreSan Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s office is putting its holiday spirit behind the fourth annual San Jose Toy Drive, an effort that’s grown exponentially in a short time and aims to distribute more than 30,000 toys to families at the …
San Jose Foos’ fairgrounds toy drive gets a boost from mayor’s office Read MoreJon Gosselin would like to reconcile with a majority of his children. He just has an unusual way of showing it. As you may have heard, Gosselin is engaged to Stephanie Lebo, a woman who has been dating the former …
Jon Gosselin to Estranged Kids: Come to My Second Wedding! Read MoreMorgan Wallen needs to stay sober and out of trouble. But will he? Some people seem to get unlimited “second” chances. And one troubled country singer is hoping that he’s one of them. After his racist slur scandal and his …
Morgan Wallen Knows That He Must Remain Sober to Avoid Further Scandals, Arrests (But … Read MoreLOS ANGELES — The programs came calling, last winter, and Kyron Hudson deflected them all to his father. Between USC wide receiver Hudson and Oregon defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson, father Chance reflected, he had about 12 teams reach out about …
USC loses veteran WR Kyron Hudson to transfer portal Read MoreA trove of stolen merchandise, traced back mostly to Target and JC Penney, was recovered this week from a Pacoima pawn shop that authorities suspect was operating as a fence for organized retail thieves, authorities announced. “By targeting locations that …
Goods stolen from Target, JC Penney are seized at Pacoima pawn shop, owner arrested, police say Read MoreThe Philadelphia Eagles have the type of defense that will be great now and great in the future no matter and, in all likelihood, will need few tweaks to remain that way. One of those tweaks that might be a …
Eagles Predicted to Cut Ties With $40 Million Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Read MoreAaron Rodgers is a longtime foe of the Detroit Lions, mainly from his stint as the franchise quarterback for one of the Lions’ biggest NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers. But, it’s a new era, and Rodgers is a …
Aaron Rodgers Sends Bold Message to Detroit Lions Read MoreBill Belichick has been quite the revelation as a media personality in season post New England Patriots departure. Regular appearances on ESPN’s Monday Night Football “Manningcast” and “Pat McAfee Show” have shown a softer, more jovial side to fans, whilst …
Bill Belichick Lands Shocking First Head Coaching Interview For 2025 Season Read MoreThe Denver Broncos are one of the surprises of the 2024 season, and much of it is thanks to their turnaround on defense. Much of it is a credit to former Broncos head coach, now defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph. Denver …
Broncos Coach Linked to Notable HC Vacancy as ‘Intriguing Candidate’ Read MoreThe Chicago Bears could be missing two of their top offensive playmakers for Thomas Brown’s debut as interim head coach against the San Francisco 49ers. According to the team’s injury report, Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore and running back D’Andre …
Bears Lose Two Key Playmakers to Injury Ahead of 49ers Matchup Read MoreKeeping the starting quarterback job for the New York Giants gives Drew Lock a chance to shed a “negative” label about his playing style. Specifically, in relation to the veteran quarterback often being dubbed a “gunslinger.” Lock explained what he …
Giants QB Drew Lock Responds to ‘Negative’ Label Read MoreThe experimental season is over. Next comes what could be termed the exhibition season, followed by the real deal. Are Washington State and Oregon State ready for their new existence? Are they on track to thrive when the Pac-12’s rebuild …
Pac-12 football: Washington State and Oregon State face roster challenges as they prepare for life in the rebuilt conference Read MoreUntil recently, I was just blissfully breathing, unaware of all the microscopic particles — the dust mites, dander, pollen, mold and who knows what else — lurking right under my own nose. But as I was researching last week’s column, …
Home care: Air purifiers help clear the air of doggy smells and pollen Read MoreBay Area Home Report 2824 Cowper Street – Google Street View A house located in the 2800 block of Cowper Street in Palo Alto has new owners. The 1,594-square-foot property, built in 1946, was sold on Oct. 25, 2024, for …
Three-bedroom home sells in Palo Alto for $3.8 million Read MoreSeorin Kim holds her daughter, Lesley Kim, in this undated family photo. (Photo provided by Younghee and Uhwan Kim) The family of a Denver woman who was killed earlier this year filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against her husband, …
Family sues Regis University professor after wife’s murder, baby’s death Read MoreJane Lynch is best known for her Emmy Award–winning role as high school cheer coach Sue Sylvester in “Glee.” But the Evergreen Park native honed her comedy skills in Chicago with Second City and through “The Real Live Brady Bunch” …
Comedian Jane Lynch bringing holiday cheer to Steppenwolf Theatre stage in Chicago Read MoreThe Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday after a dismal start to the season. Despite expectations of taking a step forward within the rebuild this season, the Hawks sit in last place in the NHL again with an 8-16-2 …
Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson after dismal start to season Read MorePlease send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Thursday, December 5, 2024 BIG NORTHERN Byron at Rock Falls,6:45 CATHOLIC LEAGUE – WHITE St. Laurence at Providence, 7:00 EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC St. Viator at Carmel, 7:00 NOBLE LEAGUE – GOLD Butler at …
Chicago high school basketball scores Read MoreA man who served more than 26 years in prison was appointed Thursday to helm the city’s Department of Reentry to help people leaving prison acclimate to life outside. Joseph Mapp has worked as director of reentry at Precious Blood …
Johnson appoints director of reentry to lead office to help people leaving prison Read MoreIn the U.S. Capitol building, former college football coach turned U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) was asked about the process of vetting presidential cabinet nominations, particularly President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Fox & Friends star Pete Hegseth for Secretary of …
MAGA Senator Says Republicans “Throwing Rocks at Donald Trump” Read MoreHollywood movie star Hugh Grant (Four Weddings and a Four, Notting Hill, Bridge Jones’s Diary, Love Actually) reunited with Nicholas Hoult for Vanity Fair. Hoult played the 12-year-old boy Marcus in the 2002 movie About a Boy, with Grant as …
Hugh Grant Makes Nicholas Hoult Burst Out Laughing, “Offense Taken” Read MoreWith less than a month to go before the New Year, country music star Carrie Underwood announced: “I’ll be closing out 2024 as I perform LIVE from Times Square on Rockin Eve just before the ball drops!” The star added that …
Carrie Underwood Makes Big Announcement in Gold Mini Dress Read MoreThe experimental season is over. Next comes what could be termed the exhibition season, followed by the real deal. Are Washington State and Oregon State ready for their new existence? Are they on track to thrive when the Pac-12’s rebuild …
Pac-12 football: Washington State and Oregon State face roster challenges as they prepare for life in the rebuilt conference Read MoreUntil recently, I was just blissfully breathing, unaware of all the microscopic particles — the dust mites, dander, pollen, mold and who knows what else — lurking right under my own nose. But as I was researching last week’s column, …
Home care: Air purifiers help clear the air of doggy smells and pollen Read MoreLeaping from one division leader to another, the Ducks will have an opportunity to rebound from Wednesday’s loss to Pacific-topping Vegas in a duel with the Central-pacing Minnesota Wild on Friday. The Ducks fell 4-1 to the Golden Knights, their …
Ducks get another division leader as they host Minnesota Read More“Hunter was singled out only because he is my son,” Joe Biden said on Sunday, when he issued a pardon that saved Hunter Biden from serving time for his gun and tax crimes. That much was accurate, but not in …
The draconian penalties that Hunter Biden escaped affect people whose fathers can’t save them Read MorePresident-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 20 — an event that’s been in the works since before voters even filled out their ballots. Trump’s swearing-in is slated to take place on the West Front of the U.S. …
Trump inauguration 2025: How to get tickets to attend the January event Read MoreThe Dallas Cowboys have, once again, disappointed their league-highest fan base of over 8.5 million fans worldwide. This time, however, they really did it in style. Sitting at 5-7, the Cowboys are not yet technically eliminated from playoff contention; The …
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Drops Major Update On Week 14 Playing Status Read MoreThe New York Yankees stepped up their pursuit of pitching upgrades for the 2025 season on Tuesday. The teamâs top brass held a 90-minute Zoom call with former Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried, an eight-year veteran and two-time All Star …
5 Key Takeaways From Yankees’ 90 Minute Zoom Call With Max Fried Read MoreTim Henderson | (TNS) Stateline.org The U.S. Census Bureau and a growing number of states are starting to gather more detailed information about Americans’ race and ethnicity, a change some advocates of the process say will allow people to choose …
The next census will gather more racial, ethnic information Read More