chicagochronicle.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for chicagochronicle.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page chicagochronicle.com http://www.chicagochronicle.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:59:59 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:59:59 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Falcons sign veteran receiver and returner Ray-Ray McCloud]]> The 2018 sixth-round draft pick is set to embark on his seventh season in the NFL. Terrin Waack

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons have added yet another name to their wide receiver room, signing Ray-Ray McCloud on Monday.

McCloud became a free agent when the new league year began Wednesday, having finished out his two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the 2023 season. His mo]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179644/falcons-sign-veteran-receiver-and-returner-ray-ray-mccloud 274179644 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:57:04 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179644/falcons-sign-veteran-receiver-and-returner-ray-ray-mccloud <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker (updated 3.18.24)]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

As the 2024 free agency period kicks off, speculation reaches its peak or dwindles depending on the upcoming moves. The official start of the new league year on March 13th at 4:00 PM ET marks the moment when free agents can sign with new teams. Preceding this, the legal tampering window which opened]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179537/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31824 274179537 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:06:08 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179537/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31824 <![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani set for Dodgers debut vs. Padres in Seoul]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179531/shohei-ohtani-set-for-dodgers-debut-vs-padres-in-seoul 274179531 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:05:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179531/shohei-ohtani-set-for-dodgers-debut-vs-padres-in-seoul <![CDATA[Recovering addicts forging healthy relationships with their kids]]> An evidenced-based social work model to help parents struggling with substance use stay connected to their children is offering hope to Ohio counties ravaged by the opioid epidemic.

A new survey of parents in predominantly Appalachian Ohio counties finds most had positive experiences with Ohio Sobriety Treatment and Reducing Traum]]>
http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179392/recovering-addicts-forging-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids 274179392 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:49:55 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179392/recovering-addicts-forging-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids
<![CDATA[DeMar DeRozan, Bulls hold off Blazers]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179306/demar-derozan-bulls-hold-off-blazers 274179306 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:05:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179306/demar-derozan-bulls-hold-off-blazers <![CDATA[Kings eye another win vs. Blackhawks to improve playoff chances]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179285/kings-eye-another-win-vs-blackhawks-to-improve-playoff-chances 274179285 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:18 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179285/kings-eye-another-win-vs-blackhawks-to-improve-playoff-chances <![CDATA[Predators go for 15-game point streak against hapless Sharks]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179051/predators-go-for-15-game-point-streak-against-hapless-sharks 274179051 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:40:13 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179051/predators-go-for-15-game-point-streak-against-hapless-sharks <![CDATA[Broncos mourn passing of former QB Steve Tensi]]> Aric DiLalla

Former Broncos quarterback Steve Tensi, who started more than 30 games across four seasons with Denver from 1967-70, has passed away.

He was 81 years old.

Tensi joined the Broncos in 1967 after the team acquired him in a trade from the San Diego Chargers, and he started 32 games in four years for Denver before injuries forced him to retire.

In 1967, Tensi threw a career-high 16 tou]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179049/broncos-mourn-passing-of-former-qb-steve-tensi 274179049 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:38:03 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274179049/broncos-mourn-passing-of-former-qb-steve-tensi <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins 274178913 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Jaguars sign K Joey Slye to one-year deal]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178865/jaguars-sign-k-joey-slye-to-one-year-deal 274178865 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:19:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178865/jaguars-sign-k-joey-slye-to-one-year-deal <![CDATA[Jaguars Sign Outside Linebacker Trevis Gipson]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser

JACKSONVILLE - The Jaguars continue to solidify their defense.

This time, they did so by acquiring a veteran outside linebacker from a team within their own division.

Trevis Gipson, an outside linebacker who played this past season with the Tennessee Titans, has signed with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent. The te]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178500/jaguars-sign-outside-linebacker-trevis-gipson 274178500 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:06:05 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178500/jaguars-sign-outside-linebacker-trevis-gipson <![CDATA["Initial investigations rule out foul play": Consulate in New York after Indian student dies in Boston]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178484/initial-investigations-rule-out-foul-play-consulate-in-new-york-after-indian-student-dies-in-boston 274178484 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:56 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178484/initial-investigations-rule-out-foul-play-consulate-in-new-york-after-indian-student-dies-in-boston <![CDATA[Fast Facts: D'Andre Swift]]> Gabby Hajduk

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

Running back D'Andre Swift talks with ChicagoBears.com about what he's most excited to do in Chicago, his pregame rituals, his "Welcome to the NFL" moment and much more.

First thing that comes to mind when you think of Chicago?

Pizza. Deep dish.

What are yo]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178112/fast-facts-dandre-swift 274178112 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:37:05 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274178112/fast-facts-dandre-swift <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Rangers pull away from rival Islanders]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274176027/nhl-roundup-rangers-pull-away-from-rival-islanders 274176027 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:19:13 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274176027/nhl-roundup-rangers-pull-away-from-rival-islanders <![CDATA[NIT bracket: Indiana State, Seton Hall among top seeds]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274175123/nit-bracket-indiana-state-seton-hall-among-top-seeds 274175123 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274175123/nit-bracket-indiana-state-seton-hall-among-top-seeds <![CDATA[Blues' 3rd-period surge too much for Ducks]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274175087/blues-3rd-period-surge-too-much-for-ducks 274175087 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:55:19 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274175087/blues-3rd-period-surge-too-much-for-ducks <![CDATA[Blackhawks rally to victory, keep Sharks in last place in NHL]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274175067/blackhawks-rally-to-victory-keep-sharks-in-last-place-in-nhl 274175067 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274175067/blackhawks-rally-to-victory-keep-sharks-in-last-place-in-nhl <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees 274174936 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[How he fits: Justin Fields]]> Dale Lolley

The Steelers completed the total makeover of their quarterback room by sending a conditional 2025 draft pick to the Chicago Bears for former first-round pick Justin Fields.

Fields, who turned 25 earlier this month, was the 11th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.

He'll join recently-signed Russell Wilson in the Steelers' quarterback room, replacing the trio of Kenny Pickett, Mit]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174769/how-he-fits-justin-fields 274174769 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174769/how-he-fits-justin-fields <![CDATA[Steelers acquire Fields in trade with Bears]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers acquired quarterback Justin Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2025.

Fields was selected by the Bears in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the 11th overall pick. In three seasons he has played in 40 games, starting 38 of them. He has completed 578 of 958 pass attempts (60.3%) for 6,674 yards, a seven-yard average ]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174768/steelers-acquire-fields-in-trade-with-bears 274174768 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:30:08 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174768/steelers-acquire-fields-in-trade-with-bears <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament past champions]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions 274174754 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:55:12 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174754/ncaa-tournament-past-champions <![CDATA[Bulls in attack mode with Trail Blazers up next]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174637/bulls-in-attack-mode-with-trail-blazers-up-next 274174637 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:19:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174637/bulls-in-attack-mode-with-trail-blazers-up-next <![CDATA[Steelers QB Justin Fields 'ready for this next chapter']]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174514/steelers-qb-justin-fields-ready-for-this-next-chapter 274174514 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:19:12 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174514/steelers-qb-justin-fields-ready-for-this-next-chapter <![CDATA[Jonathan Owens driven by dogged determination]]> Larry Mayer

There's no better word to describe new Bears safety Jonathan Owens than "persistent."

Defined as "firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition," it's something that the 28-year-old has embodied since entering the NFL with the Cardinals in 2018 as an undrafted free agent from Division II Missouri Western State.

Owens sustained a season-ending tor]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174413/jonathan-owens-driven-by-dogged-determination 274174413 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:37:18 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174413/jonathan-owens-driven-by-dogged-determination <![CDATA[Keenan Allen confident he'll keep producing at Pro Bowl level]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

New Bears receiver Keenan Allen flew to Chicago in style Friday night.

"That was my first time on a private jet," the six-time Pro Bowler said Saturday morning during his introductory press conference at Halas Hall.

Gerald Everett reunites with OC Shane Waldron, brings 'Bully Ball&#]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174411/keenan-allen-confident-hell-keep-producing-at-pro-bowl-level 274174411 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:37:13 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174411/keenan-allen-confident-hell-keep-producing-at-pro-bowl-level <![CDATA[TWENTYMAN: 8 pro days to watch this week]]> Tim Twentyman

With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, the next steps in the pre-draft process are college pro days and the allotted 30 pre-draft visits to NFL team facilities for prospects.

Each week leading up to April's NFL Draft in Detroit, we'll highlight the key pro days around the country.

8. Missouri, Fri., March 22

Who to watch: It will be interesti]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week 274174402 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:25:04 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week <![CDATA[Sharks vie to crawl out of basement in clash vs. Blackhawks]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174360/sharks-vie-to-crawl-out-of-basement-in-clash-vs-blackhawks 274174360 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:19:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174360/sharks-vie-to-crawl-out-of-basement-in-clash-vs-blackhawks <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> Washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast 274174259 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:05:24 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[Jets bid to pick up steam in encounter with Blue Jackets]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174230/jets-bid-to-pick-up-steam-in-encounter-with-blue-jackets 274174230 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:40:12 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274174230/jets-bid-to-pick-up-steam-in-encounter-with-blue-jackets <![CDATA[Cam Talbot, Kings cool off Blackhawks in 5-0 victory]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274173713/cam-talbot-kings-cool-off-blackhawks-in-5-0-victory 274173713 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:10 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274173713/cam-talbot-kings-cool-off-blackhawks-in-5-0-victory <![CDATA[Lakers host Warriors as both cling to play-in status]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274173602/lakers-host-warriors-as-both-cling-to-play-in-status 274173602 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:38 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274173602/lakers-host-warriors-as-both-cling-to-play-in-status <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest 274173594 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[25 million children in U.S. don't read as well as they should]]> March is National Reading Month, and educators say most schoolchildren in Indiana and across the country are reading at or below a basic level for their age.

It's estimated that 25 million children in the United States don't read as well as they should, making it difficult for them to succeed in school and also later in life. The group signed legislation to purge Indiana's voter rolls, with the goal of preventing election fraud.

The Republican-sponsored bill introduces new requirements, including proof of residency for first-time voters.

Ami Gandhi, director of strategic initiatives and Midwest voting rights for the "Welcoming City" is moving forward with planned migrant evictions this Sunday, as part of a 60-day migrant shelter stay limit that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration established months ago.

Johnson's office is refusing to back down on the eviction plans despite fierce pushback from]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274169710/chicago-to-begin-migrant-evictions-this-weekend-amid-measles-outbreak 274169710 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:31:59 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274169710/chicago-to-begin-migrant-evictions-this-weekend-amid-measles-outbreak <![CDATA[CF Montreal take hot start into meeting with Fire]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165858/cf-montreal-take-hot-start-into-meeting-with-fire 274165858 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:19:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165858/cf-montreal-take-hot-start-into-meeting-with-fire <![CDATA[US: Judge overseeing Trump's election interference case can stay only if former partner is removed]]> Georgia [US], March 15 (ANI): Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay as the prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, only if she removes the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship, Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Friday, CNN reported.

After more than two months marked by a flurry of court motions and hearings, the sprawling conspir]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165855/us-judge-overseeing-trump-election-interference-case-can-stay-only-if-former-partner-is-removed 274165855 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:18:53 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165855/us-judge-overseeing-trump-election-interference-case-can-stay-only-if-former-partner-is-removed <![CDATA[Clippers look to add to cushion over Pelicans]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165754/clippers-look-to-add-to-cushion-over-pelicans 274165754 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165754/clippers-look-to-add-to-cushion-over-pelicans <![CDATA[Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker]]> Follow updates to transactions made by the Vikings Craig Peters

AGREED TO TERMS | SIGNED | RE-SIGNED | EXTENDED | EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS | UFAs | SIGNED ELSEWHERE | RELEASED | WAIVED

EAGAN, Minn. - The start of the NFL's 2024 league year commences on March 13.

This Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker page will serve as a one-stop shop for official transactions made by the te]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165207/vikings-2024-free-agency-tracker 274165207 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:13 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165207/vikings-2024-free-agency-tracker <![CDATA[Falcons sign wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge]]> KhaDarel Hodge joins Drake London as the only returner at receiver from the 2023 squad.  Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Falcons have signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, the organization announced Thursday.

This is the second move the Falcons have made to fill out their wide receiver room since the start of the new league year. Atlanta is reportedly set to sign former Chicago Bears receive]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165057/falcons-sign-wide-receiver-khadarel-hodge 274165057 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:57:13 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165057/falcons-sign-wide-receiver-khadarel-hodge <![CDATA[Were the 1977 Packers as bad as the numbers suggest]]> Blame the post-Lombardi miseries on the GMs, not manufactured scapegoats Cliff Christl

Brad from Tucson, AZ

I've been spending a lot of time in my Packers media guide (my book of choice if stranded on a deserted island), and I'm astounded at the Packers' offensive futility in 1977. The Packers scored only 11 offensive touchdowns in a 14-game season. They averaged only 9.6 points per game and scored more t]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165025/were-the-1977-packers-as-bad-as-the-numbers-suggest 274165025 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:12:14 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274165025/were-the-1977-packers-as-bad-as-the-numbers-suggest <![CDATA[Bears acquire WR Keenan Allen from Chargers]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164919/bears-acquire-wr-keenan-allen-from-chargers 274164919 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:40:23 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164919/bears-acquire-wr-keenan-allen-from-chargers <![CDATA[Clippers' balanced attack keeps Bulls at bay]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164856/clippers-balanced-attack-keeps-bulls-at-bay 274164856 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:40:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164856/clippers-balanced-attack-keeps-bulls-at-bay <![CDATA[U.S. agricultural futures close mixed]]> CHICAGO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with corn and wheat falling and soybean rising slightly.

The most active corn contract for May delivery fell 0.5 cents, or 0.11 percent, to settle at 4.4125 U.S. dollars per bushel. May wheat lost 3.25 cents, or 0.59 percent, to settle at 5.4425 dollars per bushel. May soybean rose 0.75 cents, or 0.06 perc]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164706/us-agricultural-futures-close-mixed 274164706 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:32:25 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164706/us-agricultural-futures-close-mixed <![CDATA[DePaul hires former Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164679/depaul-hires-former-ohio-state-coach-chris-holtmann 274164679 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:25:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164679/depaul-hires-former-ohio-state-coach-chris-holtmann <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers cruise past Yanks 7-0]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 274164553 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 <![CDATA[2024 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds]]> Full list of the draft picks each team holds in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257.

This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event:

When is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The draft will be held from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.

Where will this year's draft be held?

The 2024 NFL Draft will]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds 274164408 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:11:06 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds <![CDATA[White Sox RHP Michael Kopech to open season in bullpen]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164191/white-sox-rhp-michael-kopech-to-open-season-in-bullpen 274164191 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:05:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274164191/white-sox-rhp-michael-kopech-to-open-season-in-bullpen <![CDATA[Clippers aim to have 'right approach' in clash vs. Bulls]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274163999/clippers-aim-to-have-right-approach-in-clash-vs-bulls 274163999 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:05:07 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274163999/clippers-aim-to-have-right-approach-in-clash-vs-bulls <![CDATA[Mick Shots: Just not enough dough to break free]]> Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, Texas - All right. Let's all take a deep breath. Exhale. Relax.

Why, it's the same time next year ... and the next year ... and the next year. The start of the NFL free agency signing period frenzy officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday when millions of dollars are being guaranteed to sign average players another team didn't think were worthy of being re-signed. And a]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274156685/mick-shots-just-not-enough-dough-to-break-free 274156685 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:24:10 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274156685/mick-shots-just-not-enough-dough-to-break-free <![CDATA[Fate of Chicago 'mansion tax' referendum still hangs in the balance]]> CHICAGO (CN) - With the state's March 19 elections quickly approaching, real estate and business groups in Chicago have called on the Illinois Supreme Court to review a proposed referendum asking voters if the city should restructure how it taxes real estate sales.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed referendum, which he and other progressives have dubbed "Bring Chicago Home," would introduce tiers into the cu]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274155981/fate-of-chicago-mansion-tax-referendum-still-hangs-in-the-balance 274155981 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:47:40 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274155981/fate-of-chicago-mansion-tax-referendum-still-hangs-in-the-balance <![CDATA[Illinois labor protections]]> Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

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<![CDATA[UAE, Egypt continue to airdrop humanitarian aid in northern Gaza as part of Operation 'Birds of Goodness']]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt continued to airdrop humanitarian and relief aid into the northern Gaza Strip.

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has announced the implementation of the fourth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, carried out by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the]]> http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness 274149328 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:24:24 GMT http://www.chicagochronicle.com/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness