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Good morning, Chicago. Below: Mayor Johnson fires his deputy mayor of community safety amid allegations of a toxic work environment. Plus: The Chicago Park District pays another lifeguard settlement, the Hideout gets a new owner and more news you need to know. Keeping score: Blackhawks finally beat the Wild, 2-0; Illinois defeats Penn, 105-70, in the NCAA ...

“Beyond the Bylines” is back after a week off. Joe Starkey and Tim Benz dive into March Madness. They discuss the state of the Penguins’ playoff chase, their upcoming schedule, Evgeni Malkin’s history and contract status, and the goaltending.

The Pirates are spending more. But are they spending enough?

PIAA Class 4A girls basketball final

Ambulance service chief Brad James wishes he had an easy fix for the plight of first responders locally and across the state.

Chuck Norris, themartial arts grandmasterand action star whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents has died at 86. Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a sudden passing. While we would like to keep the circumstances ...

A man has been charged in connection with a north suburban home invasion, police said.

Martial artist and actor Chuck Norris has died at 86 years old. Norris's family confirmed the death in a statement on Friday.

Who knows what this means, if its a sign St. Johns is ready to go on a long run or not?

Frankel also called out ABC for casting Paul in the first place.

"I tried to just disappear," Kiedis says in The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The air traffic controller stayed remarkably calm during the terrifying ordeal.

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"This one hit that sweet spot..."

On Thursday, it was revealed he had suffered a medical emergency.

The 51-year-old former forward was arrested Tuesday at a Massachusetts motel for allegedly violating a protective order tied to a harassment claim.

John Simmons, who lives in Massachusetts, said he had no idea that his estranged brother Robert went by Elanor Beaulieu, or that his brother had killed someone, until he was informed by the media.

A sprawling 1800s equestrian farm on the market in Butler County has something most homes don’t — original letters penned by a gentleman to a lady of the house.

NEW YORK — Erin Dalton, the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, comes into the role confronting a daunting list of challenges. There are 85,000 people in city shelters. Many thousands of New Yorkers are likely to lose their federal benefits, including health care and food assistance. And the city is facing a ...