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Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories

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Mayor Johnson answers listeners' questions on city finances, teen curfews, Chicago Bears

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Housing and Development

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Bill Murray, the Bears and the blues created one epic Chicago celebration

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These two crooks can still convert millions from their campaign funds into personal use if they want

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Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings rejoins Fever as ambassador

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Bears' playoff win was unforgettable — now they need to forget it

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Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers coach

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Rosemont named AUSL host city, home of the Chicago Bandits

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Bears coach Ben Johnson won't apologize for hating the Packers — and his boss likes it

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Bulls take on another game at end of January, still looking for consistent play

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Ayo Dosunmu loves playing in Chicago but understands 'the business side' as trade deadline nears

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Horoscope for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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What hobby helps you beat the winter blues? Here's what you told us.

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Record-breaking rainfall leaves hundreds of streets and basements flooded

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Fast-moving winter weather systems arriving in Chicago on Tuesday, Wednesday

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Ravenswood-based Small Shop expanded footprint, buying client Mata Traders

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Bloomingdale starts redevelopment of old Stratford Square Mall

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Nicor seeks another massive rate hike that could add $6 to suburban gas bills

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Chicago area celebrates Bears' victory Saturday vs. Packers with freebies and local deals

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No Shot Clock

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No Shot Clock high school basketball podcast: A look at the area's top freshmen

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High School Basketball Scores

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Tuesday's high school basketball scores

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High School Basketball

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Sophia Towne steps into the spotlight, leads Nazareth to victory over Bolingbrook

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No. 16 Illinois continues to win on road, tops No.19 Iowa 75-69

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No. 12 Michigan State rallies to beat Northwestern 76-66

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Notre Dame's Micah Shrewsberry apologizes for charging at referee after loss to Cal

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Bulls thrive in transition in blowout win over Mavs

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Bulls get first look at Mavs rookie sensation Cooper Flagg

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Fans lose out after Thursday's postponed Bulls game

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Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier evolving into 'complete player' with sudden offensive growth

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Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

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Chicago doctor charged in slayings of ex-wife, husband in Ohio

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Illinois extends ACA enrollment after fewer people sign up for health insurance plans

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Body pulled from lake identified as missing CPS teacher Linda Brown

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CPS releases 2026-2027 calendar with longer summer break

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Chicago Education Alliance seeks to bring clarity to CPS' toughest issues

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Raiding Venezuela is indefensible, and pretending otherwise is delusional

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If Illinois lawmakers are serious about property tax reforms, here's a next step

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Letters to the Editor

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Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers to advance in the playoffs

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