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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 09: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears carries the football against Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775192758

Bears vs. Rams: Final score and game highlights for Week 14

The Bears' defense delivered to hand the Rams their second loss of the season. Relive the Week 14 victory here.

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City Hall

Joyce, Daley mayoral match-up goes another round, threatens families’ ties

“It's taken a nasty personal turn, and this one may have crossed the line,” said a top Daley source.

By Michael Sneed

Jane Byrne smiles brightly as she shakes hands with Rep. Harold Washington in the First National Bank of Chicago auditorium. January 18, 1982. | Sun-Times Library

David Axelrod's memories of covering Byrne, Washington mayoral campaigns

In other news

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Supporters dance on stage at the Chicago Teachers Union Headquarters at the Chicago Teachers Union Headquarters at a news conference on December 9, 2018 where the tentative deal reached with Acero charter schools to end the strike was discussed. | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times

Union says tentative deal reached to end Acero strike, return to class Monday

The union, about 530 workers across 15 Acero schools, mostly on the South Side, is expected to vote — and OK — the contracts as early as this week.

By Mitch Dudek

In other news

Village of Robbins, age 101, celebrates longtime resident — also 101

By Jon Seidel

"She’s been active throughout the many, many years that she’s been here," the Robbins mayor said about Bernice Webb — lovingly called "Mother Webb."

Village of Robbins, age 101, celebrates longtime resident — also 101

"She’s been active throughout the many, many years that she’s been here," the Robbins mayor said about Bernice Webb — lovingly called "Mother Webb."

Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Hall of Fame by veterans committee

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Missing the cut in voting by the 16-member panel was former Cubs manager Lou Piniella.

Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Hall of Fame by veterans committee

Missing the cut in voting by the 16-member panel was former Cubs manager Lou Piniella.

Featured Videos

The Grid: Exploring the Lincoln Square neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Lincoln Square is charming with a real neighborly feel plus it has restaurants with around the globe cuisine.

Lincoln Square is a great neighborhood for food enthusiasts. There’s a range of price points and cuisine offerings from all over the globe. Ji Suk Yi especially likes that so much of it is BYOB which really makes it accessible to everyone.

The Grid: Exploring the Lincoln Square neighborhood

By Ji Suk Yi

Lincoln Square is charming with a real neighborly feel plus it has restaurants with around the globe cuisine.

Food We Love: A Chicago pizza tour explores deep dish, tavern style, pan pizza

By Linda Yu

Chicago style pizza is more than deep dish. Go on a pizza tour with food writer Steve Dolinsky to learn more in this new episode of "Food We Love."

Food writer Steve Dolinsky sampled the pizza at nearly 200 Chicago pizza places for his new book. Tour some of his top picks in this new episode of "Food We Love with Linda Yu."

Food We Love: A Chicago pizza tour explores deep dish, tavern style, pan pizza

By Linda Yu

Chicago style pizza is more than deep dish. Go on a pizza tour with food writer Steve Dolinsky to learn more in this new episode of "Food We Love."

Chicago Sports

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Bradley Sowell (79) celebrates a touchdown reception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB141

'We definitely made a statement': Bears bully Rams in 15-6 victory

By Patrick Finley

The triumph, the defining one of the Matt Nagy era, was potentially culture-shifting.

That’s what made their showing against the NFL’s best team so relevant. Inside an electric Soldier Field, coach Matt Nagy’s Bears proved they belonged.

'We definitely made a statement': Bears bully Rams in 15-6 victory

By Patrick Finley

That’s what made their showing against the NFL’s best team so relevant. Inside an electric Soldier Field, coach Matt Nagy’s Bears proved they belonged.

Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Hall of Fame by veterans committee

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Missing the cut in voting by the 16-member panel was former Cubs manager Lou Piniella.

Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Hall of Fame by veterans committee

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls associate head coach Jim Boylen calls a play against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Whether Bulls players like his style or not, Jim Boylen is betting on himself

By Joe Cowley

After a humiliating 56-point loss Saturday to the Celtics, there were player and team meetings Sunday. But Boylen is confident in his ability.

Whether Bulls players like his style or not, Jim Boylen is betting on himself

By Joe Cowley

Free-falling Blackhawks get two from Patrick Kane, lose 3-2 to Canadiens anyway

By Steve Greenberg

The worst power-play team in the NHL managed to produce a first-period goal by Kane, but then came one of the oddest third periods in recent memory.

Free-falling Blackhawks get two from Patrick Kane, lose 3-2 to Canadiens anyway

By Steve Greenberg

A Jared Goff-sized measuring stick looms for the Bears' Mitch Trubisky

By Rick Morrissey

This is a chance for Trubisky to take a big step, with the Rams QB serving as a frame of reference. Goff is great. Trubisky wants to be great.

A Jared Goff-sized measuring stick looms for the Bears' Mitch Trubisky

By Rick Morrissey

Crime

Volunteer shot while canvassing for candidate in Englewood

By Taylor Hartz

Maxwell Little, 32, was recording a video of himself when he was shot in the leg.

Volunteer shot while canvassing for candidate in Englewood

By Taylor Hartz

Maxwell Little, 32, was recording a video of himself when he was shot in the leg.

Palatine police officer fatally shoots suspect who tried to run him over: police

By Alice Yin

Just before 2 a.m., an officer responding to a call about a "murder" encountered a vehicle hurtling toward him and another person, police said.

Palatine police officer fatally shoots suspect who tried to run him over: police

By Alice Yin

Man tried to blow up propane tanks at JJ Peppers, prosecutors say

By David Struett

"Starting garbage wasn't satisfactory, so he went to the propane tanks, which could have been disastrous," a judge said Sunday.

Man tried to blow up propane tanks at JJ Peppers, prosecutors say

By David Struett

Chicago police investigate the scene where a person was shot Saturday night in the 4700 block of West Gladys, in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

1 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings

By Sun-Times Wire

At least 16 people were shot within city limits this weekend, one of whom died after being pierced by a bullet on a Northwest Side porch.

1 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings

By Sun-Times Wire

'Those rounds have to come down somewhere': man charged with firing gun into air

By David Struett

A man is facing charges that he recklessly fired a pistol into the air Saturday evening on the East Side of Chicago.

'Those rounds have to come down somewhere': man charged with firing gun into air

By David Struett

Politics

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., talks to media during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Nadler, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee says he believes it would be an "impeachable offense" if it's proven that President Donald Trump directed illegal hush-money payments to women during the 2016 campaign. But Nadler, who’s expected to chair the panel in January, says it remains to be seen whether that crime alone would justify Congress launching impeachment proceedings. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Top House Dems raise prospect of impeachment, jail for Trump

By Associated Press

Top House Democrats on Sunday raised the prospect of impeachment or almost-certain prison time for President Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON — Top House Democrats on Sunday raised the prospect of impeachment or almost-certain prison time for President Donald Trump if it's proved that he directed illegal hush-money payments to women, adding to the legal pressure on the president over the Russia investigation and other scandals.

Top House Dems raise prospect of impeachment, jail for Trump

By Associated Press

David Axelrod talks with Sun-Times reporter Fran Spielman at City Hall Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Former Obama adviser, political reporter David Axelrod handicaps race for mayor

By Fran Spielman

If Axelrod had to predict who makes the runoff, it would likely be Toni Preckwinkle and Susana Mendoza — if Mendoza survives a petition challenge.

Former Obama adviser, political reporter David Axelrod handicaps race for mayor

By Fran Spielman

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to supporters after losing his re-election bid to Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) ORG XMIT: ILMM111

Fact-check: Gov’s claim that Dems solely caused budget crisis woefully lacking

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

Republican governors — in charge of Illinois from 1977-2003, also had a big role in putting the state in a financial quagmire.

Fact-check: Gov’s claim that Dems solely caused budget crisis woefully lacking

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller — Better Government Association

President Donald Trump exits the Marine One helicopter as he returns to the White House, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in Washington, after speaking at the 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Prosecutors: Illegal hush-money paid at Trump's 'direction'

By Michael Balsamo | Associated Press

The filing stopped short of accusing the president of committing a crime.

The Justice Department said Friday that President Donald Trump directed illegal payments to buy the silence of two women whose claims of extramarital affairs threatened his presidential campaign, the first time prosecutors have connected Trump to a federal crime.

Prosecutors: Illegal hush-money paid at Trump's 'direction'

By Michael Balsamo | Associated Press

Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who won her bid for a seat in the House of Representatives in New York's 14th Congressional District, asks 2014 Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai a question at the Kennedy School's Institute of Politics at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ORG XMIT: MACK107

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's trade claims, Paris protesters' chant

By Hope Yen and Christopher Rugaber | AP

Eager for a historic trade agreement, President Donald Trump is claiming done deals with China that aren't measuring up to the hype.

Democratic Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ignored reality when she suggested the Pentagon has a hidden pot of $21 trillion that could help pay for "Medicare for All."