Dear Abby: Resentful man doesn’t bother getting to know son’s wife He’s convinced she got pregnant to ‘trap’ her mate into marriage. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Sports history’s biggest flubs and blunders The Boston Red Sox sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees may have been the biggest one-time blunder. But perhaps no sports misadventure was worse than baseball’s continuing malevolent scheme to keep the big leagues segregated. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
How learning a new position could help Cubs prospect James Triantos’ rise Triantos won the Arizona Fall Leagues’s offensive player of the year award. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Maria and José, Chicago-style 2023 Scott Fornek, an assistant news editor at the Sun-Times, wrote this updated take on the classic Mike Royko column. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Chicago outdoors in review: Elk, deer rifles, pike, windows/birds, rabbits & quail A wild elk wandering through northern Illinois for the first time in nearly 200 years and the new law allowing the use of certan centerfire single-shot rifles during firearm deer seasons lead the review of top outdoors stories around Chicago outdoors and beyond. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Migrants, gun violence, the environment and more: 5 pressing issues for Chicago in 2024 As usual, there was no shortage of news in this city in 2023, and no shortage of problems to fix. The Editorial Board picked 5 topics we want to see addressed in 2024. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
If GM Ryan Poles opts to draft QB, Bears have readymade situation for him to flourish Unlike most quarterbacks who get drafted No. 1 overall, a prospective Bears’ pick would walk into a scenario where the defense is good, some pieces are in place offensively and the team is loaded with resources to keep upgrading. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Horoscope for Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Leo. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Caleb Williams and the meaning of ‘like’ The USC quarterback’s reaction to a tweet about the Bears and Justin Fields has sparked flurry of speculation about what he intended. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Brooke Carlson’s dazzling 39-point performance helps Batavia advance to championship game The explosive guard scored 13 of her 39 points in the third quarter in Batavia’s 72-61 victory over Fremd at the Morton Christmas Tournament — four off her career high. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Blackhawks’ overtime loss to Stars extends road losing streak to 10 games The Hawks began a unique two-game series in Dallas with a roller coaster game, starting hot and rallying late but falling 5-4 in overtime on Roope Hintz’s hat-trick goal. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s holiday tournament notebook Scores, highlights and more from the major holiday tournaments. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2023 include Beyoncé, Shakira, Zach Bryan: See the list Former President Barack Obama released his favorite music of 2023 on his social media accounts on Friday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Joey Meyer, former DePaul basketball coach, dies at 74 Meyer was head coach of the Blue Demons from 1984 to 1997 and spent 30 years at the school in all. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023 White Sox sign free agent pitcher Chris Flexen Flexen (one year, $1.75 million) is latest in series of low-cost White Sox signings
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023 Curie survives a high-flying challenge from West Aurora Curie found itself in a new situation at halftime of its quarterfinal game against West Aurora on Friday at the 92nd Pontiac Holiday Tournament.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023 Former head of wrongful conviction unit leaves Cook County state’s attorney’s office month after demotion Nancy Adduci was a rising star in the prosecutor’s office but has faced allegations she hid evidence from the investigation of the 2011 murder of Chicago Police Department officer Clifton Lewis.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023 Chicago police boost street patrols for New Year’s Eve Chicago Police Deputy Chief Jon Hein didn’t specify how many more officers will be deployed around the city, but said there will be “enough” to handle the many planned events, including the fireworks, Bears game and concerts.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Justin Fields? Zach LaVine? Cody Bellinger? We’ve got the answers to all your 2024 questions It’s that time again for a Year in Preview column. If having 2024 vision is wrong, we don’t want to be right.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 It’s a nice day for a winter wedding: Couples say ‘I do’ to unique date of 12-31-23 Some couples are ringing in the New Year in a special way: their wedding. And it’s not just New Year’s festivities that these couples are excited about, but the unique number pattern Dec. 31 creates—12.31.23, being 1-2-3-1-2-3.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Muslim community leaders will meet in Chicago to push campaign against Biden as deaths mount in Israel-Hamas war Chicago’s #AbandonBiden event is scheduled to coincide with the annual Muslim American Society and Islamic Circle of North America convention, expected to draw more than 30,000 to McCormick Place over the weekend.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Frank Thomas rips Fox News after network said he died in 2023 “Ladies and Gentlemen I’m very sorry my ex employer Fox would be this irresponsible on National TV this morning,” Thomas said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Seven-foot sophomore Colin Stack helps lead Benet into Pontiac Holiday Tournament semifinals Stack didn’t miss a shot and scored 17 points as the Redwings beat Oak Park 60-48 in the quarterfinals.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Rosebud closing to diners after nearly 50 years on Taylor, will reopen as special events ‘speakeasy’ The legendary mainstay of Little Italy, once the “red sauce” destination for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Oprah Winfrey to Robert De Niro, will be open for regular dining through New Year’s Eve, and then only to bookings for bigger parties.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 How much credit should Matt Eberflus get for weathering Bears storm? Does a franchise that has had two head coaches, three offensive coordinators, three defensive coordinators and two presidents in the last three seasons need more change? Or has Eberflus proven his mettle by navigating the storm this year, even if it was partially one of his own making?