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Les McCann, innovative jazz musician, dies at 88

He was best known for “Compared to What,” a funky protest song on which he first teamed up with his future musical partner, saxophonist Eddie Harris.

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Who’s that fool who dropped Illinois hoops from his Top 25 ballot? Fine, it was me

Did I overestimate Terrence Shannon Jr.’s value and/or sell his teammates short? We’ll know better soon. Meanwhile, Illini fans are free to keep insulting me.

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After a trial lasting nearly 3 months, jury set to get case of brazen Gold Coast slaying of rapper FBG Duck

Federal prosecutors have linked the rapper’s killing to a yearslong gang war between Duck’s Tookaville faction of the Gangster Disciples and the O Block set of the Black Disciples.

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‘Society of the Snow’ takes whole new look at 1972 Andes Mountains plane crash

The Old Christians rugby team was traveling to Chile for a match when their plane crashed, stranding them in the mountains where they faced snow storms, avalanches and starvation, forcing them to eat the flesh of those who had died.

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The long-awaited FAFSA form for college aid is finally here. Here’s why you should hurry up and fill it out.

The Department of Education soft-launched its simpler application for federal student aid that’s also supposed to help families get more money for college.

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Witness recounts road rage shooting: ‘Don’t move or I’ll shoot,’ gun-wielding firefighter allegedly shouted

Police say a firefighter shot a motorist who hit his car and attempted to flee on New Year’s Eve in Andersonville. The firefighter is in custody. The victim is in critical condition.

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Some tips to building a healthier bowl of oatmeal

The healthiest oatmeal is less about the type of oat and more about how you make it.

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Pilsen couple become first Cook County newlyweds of 2024

They met waiting for a CTA bus headed for Navy Pier six years ago and beat out over 200 other couples to receive Cook County’s first marriage license of the new year.

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Nikki Haley’s Civil War comment shows danger of whitewashing U.S. history

The fact that Nikki Haley apparently didn’t know — or pretended not to know — that slavery is front and center in her home state’s declaration of secession in 1861 is alarming enough.

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Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Browns to an NFL title, dies at 87

With Ryan and Hall of Fame running backs Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly, the Browns were a perennial power in the early to mid-1960s.

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1st-and-10: Justin Fields raises the stakes for Ryan Poles, No. 1 pick

The No. 1 pick with a quarterback like Caleb Williams is usually a no-brainer. But Fields is arguably the best incumbent quarterback for a team with the top pick since Drew Brees with the Chargers in 2004, which makes it a little tricky for Poles — even if he’s right,…

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No Shot Clock high school basketball podcast, Ep. 162: Reviewing the holiday tournaments

Mike and Joe give their Two Takes from the busy week of basketball and look back at Pontiac, Proviso West, York and the Big Dipper.

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Here’s a resolution for you

Even if you don’t need to diet or exercise more, there’s still an important resolution you can make for 2024.

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Former Red Stars No. 1 pick Tierna Davidson signs with Gotham FC

“I feel so at peace remembering my time in Chicago as I take this next step in my career,” Davidson said.

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Invite an elegant pistacchio pavlova to your next dinner party

Meringues may seem intimidating to make, but they are, in fact, easy to prepare.

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Man dead, one injured in Hickory Hills apartment fire

The man was pronounced dead on the scene at 8701 S. 80th Court in Hickory Hills, fire officials said.

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Chicago Board of Ed wants cops out of public schools this fall, principals told

Removal of the “school resource officers” would align with Mayor Brandon’s Johnson’s vision, but detractors say local school councils should have final say on whether cops stay.

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Holiday Tournament rewind: Highlights and observations from tournaments around the state

Thoughts and notes from the busiest week of the basketball season.

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Blackhawks’ Jarred Tinordi takes accountability for struggles: ‘That’s on me to correct’

After two poor performances for the Hawks in Dallas, including one that led to his benching, the veteran defenseman says he wants to be “part of the solution, not the problem.”

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Yes, exercise — as well as diet — can lower cholesterol levels

Exercise-boosted HDL levels, “act as a broom by sweeping LDL cholesterol away,” one expert says.

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Train yourself to hop aboard Amtrak for long-distance travel

Americans who choose Amtrak are funding a climate-friendly mode of travel free of the hassles of airplane and car travel.

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An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s portrait from the Capitol

Madigan, the longtime Illinois House speaker, is charged with bribery and conspiracy. A lawmaker wants to ban his portrait from the House.

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Chicago shouldn’t renew its ShotSpotter contract

Studies show the gunshot detection technology has no crime reduction benefit, a University of Chicago professor writes.

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Dear Abby: Do I need to tell friend I’m dating his ex?

Informing him seems like the right thing to do, but new girlfriend would prefer to keep the relationship quiet.

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Drug overdoses can be prevented by treating addiction as a health condition

As 2023 draws to a close, the number of people who died in Cook County from opioid-related causes may fall short of last year’s record — but it will still be more than died in vehicle accidents and homicides combined.

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