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If nothing else, this 20-14 loss to the Lions proved the Bears can lose with or without Jay Cutler. Is that good news? It’s kind of like learning your orchard … Continued

(GARY, Ind.) The Borman Expressway (I-80/94) was closed in both directions Sunday evening for more than two hours while a person threatened to jump off a bridge over the highway … Continued

Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg has 40 days to come up with $72,750, or his controversial reign as the south suburb’s municipal leader could be over. That’s not the plotline of … Continued

Regardless of where they are or what the situation is, politicians are the king of the sound bite. And thankfully, there are plenty of Vines of your favorite political figures … Continued

At least promoters will not have to worry about a playoff run by the Bears impacting the outdoor show season this winter. Any questions about the durability of outdoor shows in the Chicago market in the Internet era were answered during the historic winter of 2013-14. Every weekend, from the first in January through early March, had some form of nasty travel weather, yet shows endured. A few changes and tweaks come for the 2015 show season. As usual, the  All-Canada Show  will kick off the season at Pheasant Run, beginning Jan. 8. The first change is the same weekend. The Chicago Muskie Show is history; but the  MUSKIE EXPO Chicago  comes to the Sears Centre Arena on Jan. 9-11. I am so happy that the three big January shows will not overlap this year. The “Boat Show,’’ the  Progressive Chicago Boat, RV and Strictly Sail Show , as the name implies, combines two shows and moves to the bigger South Hall at McCormick Place, Jan. … Continued

Two people were killed and another was hurt in a fiery single-vehicle crash early Sunday in the South Loop, police said. An SUV struck a light pole in the 1200 … Continued

(JOLIET) Two southwest suburban brothers charged with possessing child pornography were ordered held on $2 million bonds on Saturday. Andrew Castro, 26; and Levi Castro, 29, were arrested Friday morning … Continued

One man was killed and at least 13 other people have been wounded in shootings across the city since Friday afternoon. The man was shot to death Friday afternoon in … Continued

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fedor Tyutin started backpedaling, and all he saw in front of him were Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Brandon Saad and Brent Seabrook — basically an all-star team barreling … Continued

The mother of slain teen Demario Bailey had a powerful message to send home to the thousands of mourners at his funeral Saturday: “Love your babies.” “Today I ask of … Continued