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Commentary: What is a reasonable approach to masking right now?

In medicine as elsewhere in life, if you ask the wrong question, you’re likely to get the wrong answer. So if the question is, “Do masks worn outside medical settings work to protect against COVID-19 and respiratory diseases?” — or its politically charged companion, “Do you believe in masks?” —…

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At 103, Sister Jean of Loyola University has a memoir: Shocking details? None. Gripes? Just one.

CHICAGO — Sister Jean of Loyola University, who stands atop Chicago’s A-list of celebrity clergy, waited until she was 103 to write her memoir. Clearly, she didn’t take the advice packed into its title: “Wake Up With Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years,” out Feb. 28. Clearly,…

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes in bid for second term; runoff election set for 2 of her opponents

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night, ending her efforts for a second term and setting the stage for Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to run against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor.

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In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive leader of a city beset by pandemic, crime

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s failure to advance to a runoff election Tuesday represents an astonishing fall from power four years after she was ushered into City Hall with a promise of reform.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, setting stage for race to be between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas

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Former Chicago schools chief Paul Vallas secures spot in runoff election for Chicago mayor

CHICAGO — The Associated Press is projecting that former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas won enough votes Tuesday to seal up a spot in the April runoff election for Chicago mayor.

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Patrick Kane — ‘one of the greatest Blackhawks players in club history’ — is traded to the Rangers

CHICAGO — “Showtime” is headed to Broadway.

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Ryan Poles says trading No. 1 pick could be an ideal scenario, but Bears will ‘investigate everything’

INDIANAPOLIS — As Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles wrapped up a Tuesday morning news conference in a JW Marriott hallway, he described what lay ahead for him during a hectic NFL combine week as “a bit of a dream.”

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Early voters set record in Chicago election, but turnout at polls is ‘sluggish,’ officials say

CHICAGO — It’s election day and Chicago voters have been heading to the polls since 6 a.m. to cast ballots in the hotly contested mayoral race and to vote for aldermen in all 50 wards.

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Brad Biggs: It’s a down year for free agency — so how will the Chicago Bears navigate it, loaded with $98 million in cap space?

INDIANAPOLIS — The possibility that has turned into a probability — the Chicago Bears trading the No. 1 draft pick — is generating buzz at the scouting combine.

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Patrick Kane trade is imminent as Blackhawks reportedly will deal franchise’s No. 2 scorer to Rangers

CHICAGO — “Showtime” is headed to Broadway.

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Early voters set record in Chicago election, but turnout at polls is ‘sluggish,’ officials say

CHICAGO — It’s election day and Chicago voters have been heading to the polls since 6 a.m. to cast ballots in the hotly contested mayoral race and to vote for aldermen in all 50 wards.

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Disappointed Seiya Suzuki keeping big-picture focus for Cubs after an oblique strain diagnosis

MESA, Ariz. — Seiya Suzuki could not suppress his disappointment.

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Dan Wiederer: How Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles will navigate the NFL combine to get the most out of the No. 1 pick

The hotel lobbies in downtown Indianapolis are filling up quickly and the corridors inside the Indianapolis Convention Center are beginning to bustle. This, Chicago Bears fans, is where the magic is happening this week. In central Indiana, off Exit 114 of Interstate 65. Inside the beehive at the NFL scouting…

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Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings should spur a national discussion on militarism

As another observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday passed and we once again celebrate Black History Month, I’m still haunted by Jonathan Eig’s recent op-ed, “We have lost sight of MLK’s radical vision.” He argues that we have romanticized King’s message and “lost sight of his radical…

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Commentary: US shouldn’t let Bashar Assad leverage earthquake relief for his personal gain

For the past decade, Syrian kleptocrat and dictator Bashar Assad has seen himself ostracized by much of the world. In areas controlled by his regime, he used torture to sow terror in the hearts of the Syrian people through the Mukhabarat, a network of intelligence services. In opposition-held areas, he…

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Chicago Blackhawks trade Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe in deal that includes a 2025 conditional 1st-round pick and prospects

The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe Monday for a package that includes Toronto Maple Leaf forward prospects Joey Anderson and Pavel Gogolev, as well as a swap of picks.

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Movie review: Terrific ‘Return to Seoul’ follows adoptee's search for roots in a place she never knew

The question’s simple enough. “How long do you want to stay?” the hotel clerk asks Freddie, the 25-year-old French citizen of Korean descent checking in at the beginning of the low-keyed marvel that is “Return to Seoul.” Not sure, she says. A couple of weeks, maybe.

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Chicago mayoral candidates in final push for every last vote

CHICAGO — The Soul Street Collective band was tearing up the Black Fire Brigade’s fundraiser on Chicago’s South Side Sunday when Mayor Lori Lightfoot walked in the door.

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Nina Metz: 1989 was a pivotal year for Black film. A new podcast goes deep and looks back

“Dating back to the beginning of Hollywood, Black films were always seen as lesser-than projects. I wanted to correct that and do something that honors all of these films,” said journalist Len Webb. “And since I’m a glutton for punishment, I decided: I want to watch every Black film ever…

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Paul Sullivan: ‘Last Comiskey’ stirs memories of a lovable Chicago White Sox team and its iconic ballpark

The start of Cactus League play in Arizona this weekend reminds us the daily grind of the baseball season is underway and opening day is on deck.

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GEOQUIZ: Where would you go to visit Yukon?

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Commentary: Teenage mental health crisis: The kids are not OK

Recently, my suicidal 15-year-old grandson ingested and smoked a cocktail of several drugs. His loving parents found him nonresponsive, with a heart rate near 200 beats per minute. The emergency responders and doctors saved his life. Sadly, it was not his first attempt.

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Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley effect aside, the Chicago Bulls’ play-in hopes still rest on DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine

After returning from the All-Star Game in Utah, DeMar DeRozan told his Chicago Bulls teammates they need to treat every game the rest of the way like it’s Game 7.

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What will be José Castro’s approach as Chicago White Sox hitting coach? ‘Adaptability is part of his DNA.’

GLENDALE, Ariz. — José Castro’s professional baseball career included three seasons in the Chicago White Sox farm system. He played all four infield positions and the outfield in the organization from 1982-85.

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