Jimmy Butler outscores Zach LaVine 38-35, but Bulls rally for 114-113 victory
Nobody could’ve scripted a more dramatic finish. Close to eight months after the Bulls and Timberwolves changed the faces and directions of their franchises, Jimmy Butler and Zach LaVine engaged in a...
View Article1 to 3 more inches of snow possible as Chicago recovers from winter storm
Chicago could see another 1 to 3 inches of snow Saturday morning, following Friday’s winter storm that dumped at least 6 inches across much of the city and suburbs. The snow will begin to come down...
View Article3 shot in city attacks, including two men killed within 20 minutes
Two men were killed in separate shootings within 20 minutes late Friday on the South Side, breaking a more than 24-hour lull in such attacks throughout the city. A third man was seriously injured in...
View ArticleBreaking up with your smartphone is really, really hard - just ask these people
Maya Oren wants to dial back her dependence on her smartphone. She plans to do it slowly by getting a new phone - a simple one that doesn't download apps or take photos or send her notifications. Her...
View ArticleAdult daughter criticizes mom -- for everything
Dear Amy: I need some help with my oldest daughter. I divorced their father when my girls were under the age of five. My ex was an alcoholic and heavy smoker who was -- at best -- spotty with child...
View ArticleLakeview home in Chicago: $1.3M
1222 W. George St. in Chicago: $1,325,000 Listed on Feb. 7, 2018 Newly renovated with oversized windows, refinished real-oak hardwood floors and two fireplaces, this Lakeview home basks in natural...
View ArticleEmanuel wants carjacking crackdown bill from Springfield following surge
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a group of state lawmakers are pushing new legislation in Springfield aimed at cracking down on the surge of carjackings in Chicago by closing a loophole that police and city...
View ArticleLINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES for 2/10/18
Today's Birthday (02/10/18). Professional profits and recognition grow this year. Plan and practice your moves diligently. Realize a personal dream this spring. Summer activity builds physical...
View ArticleIsrael hits targets in Syria, F-16 shot down
The Israeli military shot down an Iranian drone it said infiltrated the country early Saturday before launching a "large-scale attack" on at least a dozen Iranian and Syrian targets inside Syria....
View Article18 things to drive at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show
Get your motor running with over 18 interactive driving experiences at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. In addition to opening the doors and getting behind the wheel of nearly 1,000 vehicles from 36...
View ArticleGetting There: 2018 Chicago Auto Show
Anyone with a GPS, either on their phone or in the car, knows to be as specific as possible when it comes listing their destination. Rule No. 1 for getting to the 2018 Chicago Auto Show? Make sure...
View ArticleCome visit: Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president to North Korea
A rare invitation to Pyongyang for the South Korean president marked Day Two of the North Korean Kim dynasty's southern road tour Saturday, part of an accelerated diplomatic warming that included more...
View ArticleSnow cover will deepen by a few more inches
Even considering compaction, some Chicago-area locations could approach or even exceed a foot-and-a-half of snow on the ground by the time anticipated snows depart to the east Sunday afternoon. It's a...
View ArticlePatience pays off in Cubs' pursuit of Yu Darvish
It wasn’t the spring surprise Cubs President Theo Epstein pulled off two years ago with the Dexter Fowler signing. If only Yu Darvish had waited a few more days, he could’ve waltzed into spring...
View ArticleOne night after starring for Bulls, all Zach LaVine can do is sit and watch
The night after he played his finest game in a Bulls uniform, Zach LaVine played the role of cheerleader. LaVine scored 35 points in the Bulls’ stunning 114-113 victory over Tom Thibodeau’s...
View ArticleKratom praised by some as a natural pain remedy, but deaths prompt warning
Andrew Turner's years in the military left him suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, back pain and the effects of an injury that mangled his hand. "I was a broken toy," he said....
View ArticleBlackhawks GM Stan Bowman still focused on turning around disappointing season
The Blackhawks aren’t getting the job done on the ice, leading to questions about whether some jobs off it are in jeopardy. General manager Stan Bowman understands that line of thinking, but he said...
View ArticleAs domestic abuse claims roil White House, Trump says lives are being ruined...
President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to side with men accused of domestic abuse or sexual misconduct, following a week of turmoil surrounding allegations of spousal abuse against two male aides...
View ArticleAmerican teenager Red Gerard wins slopestyle snowboarding for USA's 1st gold
Red Gerard and his brothers built their own snowboarding features park in the backyard of their Colorado home as kids, one that provided them a gateway into a sport that is an equal mix of technical...
View Article'Time's up': Women ski jumpers still battle for equality
They were the Cinderella story of the Sochi Olympics, the women ski jumpers who were finally allowed to compete in the Games after a years-long struggle for equality. They had survived a court battle,...
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