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Gabby Williams is just another former Sky player to flourish elsewhere

SAN FRANCISCO — If only the Sky had had a clearer vision for Gabby Williams. When they drafted her out of UConn with the No. 4 overall pick in 2018, they weren’t exactly sure how to use her. Sometimes she played the four, sometimes the three. Sometimes she was a backup point guard, despite never having played the…

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson not putting too much pressure on his debut

Tiago Splitter just wants his top rookie to clear his mind, go out and play when the Bulls ’ season opens Wednesday night in Toronto. But that’ll be easier said than done for forward Caleb Wilson, who has said from Day 1 that he’s chasing elite status.

Cubs assistant general manager Jared Banner named Orioles’ GM

The Cubs ’ front office lost a key cog to another team Monday. Jared Banner, who had worked under president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer since 2020, was named the general manager of the Orioles, a step up after three seasons as an assistant GM with the Cubs.

Man charged with murdering girlfriend on West Side

A 62-year-old woman walked into a West Side police station Friday afternoon to report her boyfriend had grabbed her by the hair and "headbutted" her. Within hours — just after midnight — she was found dead, according to police.

Big money floods School Board races

🔎 Below : Billionaire-backed groups aligned against the Chicago Teachers Union are aiming their dollars at attacking the CTU's pick for school board president.

Dear Abby: Family holiday gatherings feel lonely for single guy

DEAR ABBY: I'm a single male who's happy with his life, with plenty of friends and family. My issue is what I endure during the holidays. Every year, I'm invited over to Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I look forward to seeing family that I only see once or twice a year.

A new Chicago brewery is making Korea’s oldest alcoholic drink

Korea’s oldest alcoholic drink is now being brewed in Chicago. Yido on the Near West Side specializes in brewing makgeolli, an unfiltered rice wine that’s naturally fermented with a starter culture — similar to kombucha. The drink is often described as being creamy, tart and sweet with fruity notes.

Analyzing Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO — You’re probably feeling pretty annoyed right now if you’re the Dream, having lost a Game 1 in which you led for 75% of it, and had the Valkyries offense looking like a fish flopping on land.

Bears' Ben Johnson was back in his bag in 'crossroads' win against Falcons

Ben Johnson grinned wide in the afterglow of the Bears’ 31-23 win against the Falcons and placed his right hand over his heart. There was only one thing left for a proud coach to do before completing the scene with a “Good, Better, Best” chant heard round Atlanta.

Bears' next opponent: Patriots top Jets 26-19 behind Drake Maye's 3 TD passes

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, New England overcame losing three offensive linemen and Charles Woods came up with Geno Smith's first interception of the season in the fourth quarter to help the Patriots hold on for a 26-19 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Bears beat Falcons 31-23 in QB Caleb Williams' return

ATLANTA — Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stepped up in the pocket, shuffled right and started sprinting toward the sideline. He looked downfield until he locked eyes with his biggest target, then threw across his body toward tight end Colston Loveland, who was sandwiched between two Falcons defenders at the goal…

4 men killed overnight in Chicago

Four men were killed overnight on Chicago's South and Southwest sides. A 52-year-old man was found inside a Chicago Lawn home Saturday around 8:30 p.m. suffering from "injuries to his body," Chicago police said. He was taken from the home in the 2400 block of West 61st Street to University of Chicago Medical Center…

Dear Abby: Judgmental sister demands childcare commitment

DEAR ABBY: My twin sister and her husband are expecting their first child. I run a small business with my father. Although I work hard, neither of them seems to see or acknowledge my efforts. They consider me to be "sponging" off my father. They also disapprove of my relationship with my boyfriend because we have…

Horoscope for Sunday, October 18, 2026

Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

Fire clinch playoff berth despite loss to Revolution

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Matt Polster scored in the first half and Matt Turner made it stand up for the New England Revolution in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.

Bears QB Caleb Williams in line to start Sunday

The Bears are planning on quarterback Caleb Williams starting Sunday against the Falcons, ESPN reported Saturday. Coach Ben Johnson said Friday the quarterback had been on track to start, though the team called him questionable.

Bears activate CB Kyler Gordon

Kyler Gordon, the Bears ' slot cornerback whose months-long calf injury frustrated his bosses, will play Sunday against the Falcons.

Bears coach Ben Johnson brought it all on himself

Ben Johnson has been catching heat and hell all week. Where some people have pivotal weeks, Johnson had his pivot week. It felt like all at once, the collective turned on him because, well, if we’re being transparent, everything he has said and done up to this point seemed to have turned on him, too.

4 men injured in Little Village drive-by shooting

Four men were shot Friday night in Little Village on the Southwest Side. The men were exiting a building in the 4000 block of West 26th Street when a vehicle drove by and someone inside opened fire around 11:15 p.m., Chicago police said.

Dear Abby: Daughter with grudges makes herself hard to love

DEAR ABBY: I have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I have solid relationships with my oldest and youngest, their spouses and their children. My middle daughter, "Hope," has always been distant. I've tried for years to build a relationship with her and her children.

Hate comes for South Asians — again

I'll never forget the burning sensation prickling across my face as I overheard condescending laughter when my mother, an Indian immigrant, first volunteered at my elementary school cafeteria.

Thrifting is for need, not for greed

I grew up as the youngest of nine children in a household where my parents worked modest jobs, stretching every dollar to keep us fed, clothed and sheltered. One of my mother’s greatest resources was the thrift store.

Bears-Falcons: What to Watch for

Breaking down what to expect Sunday, when the Bears visit the Falcons : Even after their clunker last Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Bears’ rushing offense is still the best in the NFL. Their average of 173.2 yards is about 6½ yards more than the NFL’s second-ranked running team — the Falcons.

Nic Claxton expected to be only Bull not available to start season

The Bulls will be close to 100% healthy when they open the season Wednesday at the Raptors. Only center Nic Claxton, who’s nursing a hamstring injury, won’t be ready. But coach Tiago Splitter said the seven-year veteran is ramping up basketball activities.