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Going down the ‘Rat Hole?’ Viral phenom is actually decades-old squirrel imprint beloved by the block, neighbors say

The “Rat Hole” gained attention across the city this week following news reports and social media posts about the mysterious animal imprint.

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A user’s guide to the next Bears quarterback (provided the team does the right thing with the top pick)

Still-to-come decision on Justin Fields dwarfs the team’s decision to keep head coach Matt Eberflus and fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.

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Bears GM: CB Jaylon Johnson is ‘not going to go anywhere’

That was his most significant assurance yet about Johnson, who requested a trade away from the Bears before the league’s Nov. 1 trade deadline — and was denied.

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Jury starts deliberating in Gold Coast slaying of rapper FBG Duck after being told by prosecutor, ‘He was murdered by O Block’

The lead prosecutor told the jury that FBG Duck was killed by ‘a violent criminal enterprise’ known as O Block.

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Second City teachers set deadline for strike that could halt shows there

If picketing begins Tuesday, ‘it’s extremely possible’ that actors and stage managers could refuse to cross the line, says a spokesman for their union.

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Wednesday’s high school basketball scores

All the results from around the area.

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Nick Saban retiring as Alabama football coach: reports

Saban led Alabama to six national championships, and led LSU to one, with the seven national titles the most in NCAA history.

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Record number of Divvy rides, more bike lanes made 2023 an ‘incredible year’ for cycling in Chicago, city official says

Last year, the city transportation department released its “Cycling Strategy,” billed as a “community-driven approach” to creating a “more connected, healthy and sustainable” city, with the goal of “designing and implementing 150 miles of bikeways in the coming years.”

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Here’s what lawyers said at hearing on Trump immunity claim

When one judge asked a Trump’s attorney if a president who ordered the assassination of a political rival could be charged, the attorney appeared to equivocate, saying the president would first have to have been impeached and convicted by the Senate in order to be prosecuted.

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Surprise! Rep. Jonathan Jackson star of TV spot for Maryland Senate candidate

Getting out the Black vote is crucial for Maryland Democratic primary Senate candidate Rep. David Trone.

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Can Connor Bedard still win Calder Trophy after missing 6-8 weeks?

Bedard underwent surgery Monday on his fractured jaw and isn’t expected to return to action until late February at the earlier. With Luke Hughes, Brock Faber and others in the mix, let’s evaluate his chances of still being the NHL’s rookie of the year.

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Metra’s throwing the human touch out the ticket window

Metra is making a huge mistake by getting rid of its ticketing windows as live agents do more than vend tickets. They are there to relate to us as human beings.

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Matt Eberflus: Firings came because Bears offense ‘wasn’t where it needed to be’

The Bears fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy because Eberflus didn’t see the improvement he wanted.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles sees progress in QB Justin Fields, but eyes ‘unique’ opportunity with No. 1 draft pick

He added that he’s in no hurry — “In my mind right now, I’m gonna take this all the way to April,” he said — to make the decision.

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Brief, precious life of migrant boy who died in Chicago chronicled in family’s new GoFundMe video

Jean Carlos “Jeremías” Martinez Rivero fell ill and died at a shelter in Pilsen. His family has launched a GoFundMe to support their effort to get into housing and avoid landing in a shelter again.

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Judges skeptical of Trump immunity claims

“I think it’s paradoxical to say that his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed allows him to violate criminal law,” said Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, an appointee of former President George H.W. Bush.

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Pete Carroll steps down as Seahawks coach

The 72-year old coach is moving into an advisory role with the organization, according to a statement from owner Jody Allen on Wednesday.

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‘Big ol’ ball of cold air’ headed for Chicago next week, after early weekend snow

Monday and Tuesday are expected to be the coldest days of the week with highs in the single digits, according to the National Weather Service.

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Pat McAfee, ESPN part ways with Aaron Rodgers for rest of NFL playoffs

“There will be a lot of people who are happy with that, myself included to be honest with you,” McAfee said.

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Third trial ordered in murder case marked by erratic behavior of suspect’s brother, an ex-federal prosecutor who represented him

An appeals court ruled that Anthony Jackson’s brother made critical errors during a 2019 trial for the murder of Sanchez Mixon.

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Reggie Wells, Oprah’s longtime makeup artist, dies at 76

“Reggie Wells was an artist who used his palette of talent to create beauty no matter the canvas,” Oprah Winfrey told the Sun-Times.

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Suspect charged in officer shooting following Prada crash-and-grab

Deshawn Lucas, 33, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder. He also was wanted on a warrant.

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Highland Park massacre suspect postpones trial date

Robert Crimo III, accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in 2022, had invoked his right to a speedy trial last month after dismissing his lawyers and a jury trial was set for Feb. 26. That date was scrapped in court Wednesday, with Crimo consenting.

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Guide book author pick six destination cocktail bars in Chicago to check out in the new year

For some great destinations that are off-the-beaten path, Lauren Viera suggests these six to try.

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NFL regular-season viewership increases 7%

NFL regular-season games averaged 17.9 million viewers, tied for the second highest since averages were first tracked in 1995.

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