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Ratings aren't child's play for Classic Cinemas

Move to ban those younger than 6 from R-rated movies deserves an award

Not to Monday-morning-quarterback the Academy Awards, but an Oscar should have gone to the Johnson family.

Leap day neither boom nor bust for business

Feb. 29 may help salespeople meet monthly goals, but little impact overall

Metra commuters can get an extra day of rides on their February pass this year. Apartment dwellers receive an added day for their month's rent. And auto sellers have an extra day to build up their monthly total.

Ratings aren't child's play for Classic Cinemas

Move to ban those younger than 6 from R-rated movies deserves an award

Not to Monday-morning-quarterback the Academy Awards, but an Oscar should have gone to the Johnson family.

Ratings aren't child's play for Classic Cinemas

Move to ban those younger than 6 from R-rated movies deserves an award

Not to Monday-morning-quarterback the Academy Awards, but an Oscar should have gone to the Johnson family.

23rd Ward could be Hispanic gain in 2015

Demographics, remap may put incumbent Chicago alderman in jeopardy

The beer is still served cold in the taverns of the Southwest Side's 23rd Ward, but the Zimne Piwo signs are giving way more and more to promises of Cerveza Fria.

Albert E. Gehrke, 1937-2012

Third-generation plumber and former president of Fettes, Love & Sieben

Albert E. Gehrke, a third-generation Chicago plumber, helped oversee such notable projects as the massive repiping and remodeling of the restrooms at Wrigley Field in the early 1980s and repair work at Marshall Field's State Street store after the Great Flood of 1992.

CPS chief makes his case at South Side church

Jean-Claude Brizard defends school closings, turnarounds during visit to Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn

After a tumultuous week, Chicago Public Schools chiefJean-Claude Brizard took to the pulpit at a storied South Side church on Sunday to defend the controversial decision to close or turn around struggling schools.

Showcasing work of black scientists

Project documents stories of 'ScienceMakers'

Ask Julieanna Richardson about her ScienceMakers project, documenting the work of black scientists, and she has stories to tell.

Leap day neither boom nor bust for business

Ratings aren't child's play for Classic Cinemas

Move to ban those younger than 6 from R-rated movies deserves an award

Not to Monday-morning-quarterback the Academy Awards, but an Oscar should have gone to the Johnson family.

Bryant, West Hold on to win NBA ASG

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Kevin Durant named game MVP

Oscars: Christopher Plummer wins best supporting actor; 'Hugo' leads with five awards

Christopher Plummer won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in "Beginners," becoming the oldest Academy Award winner at age 82.

All-Star Game: West beats East 152-149

Rose: 14 points and three assists in 18 minutes, played least of East starters

Derrick Rose finished with 14 points and three assists in 18 minutes, playing the least of the East starters. Luol Deng played the final 5 minutes, 51 seconds of the first quarter and didn't return, missing two jumpers and posting one assist.

Kobe Breaks Jordan Mark for Career All-Star Points

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Bryant is a 12-time All-Star

Illini beat Iowa to end six-game losing streak

Leonard comes off bench to provide 22 points, 14 rebounds

Paul scored all but three of his 17 points in second half.

Ducks hand Blackhawks 3rd loss in row

ANAHEIM, Calif. —First, the good news: The Blackhawks scored a power-play goal.

Oscars: 'Hugo' leads with four awards; Octavia Spencer wins best supporting actress for 'The Help'

"Hugo" leads the early Oscars tally with four awards. The Martin Scorsese-directed film won the first two awards of the night, for cinematography ( Robert Richardson ) and art direction (Dante Ferretti), then two more for film editing and sound mixing.

Good year for Bears to be eyeing WRs in draft

A number of them distinguish themselves at combine, most notable Notre Dame's Floyd

Pompei: Number of them distinguish themselves at combine.

All-Star Game Day: West leads East 88-69 at halftime

Updates from Orlando.

NBA All-Star Game updates

Updates from Orlando.

Big 3 need big turnaround for White Sox

Big 3 need big turnaround for club to have big year

White Sox looking for more out of Beckham, Rios, Dunn.

Illini beat Iowa to end six-game losing streak

Paul scored all but three of his 17 points in second half.

Hawks Game Day: Tied with Ducks 1-1 after 1 period

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ray Emery gets the call in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks looking to avoid a third consecutive loss Sunday night at the Honda Center.

Oscars: Melissa McCarthy, Viola Davis shine

Stars including Plainfield’s Melissa McCarthy (in a flowing, blush-colored dress), Viola Davis (in an emerald green mermaid dress) and George Clooney (along with girlfriend Stacy Keibler, in a form-fitting strapless gold number) are making their way down the red carpet ahead of Sunday’s 84th Annual Academy Awards, which is likely to be dominated this year by “The Artist,” a small French film about early Hollywood that has gained steam with a number of wins this award season.

Runners 'Hustle Up Hancock'

Thousands of early risers headed up the stairs of one of the city's iconic skyscrapers Sunday morning.

Farrakhan praises Chicago priest

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan has high praise for a Chicago activist priest.

Bears parting ways with DT Adams

Defensive tackle started only 4 games last season

Released with one year remaining on his contract.

Illinois Game Day: Illini lead Iowa 34-23 at halftime

CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois coach Bruce Weber had preached energy for weeks but especially stressed that theme this week at practice.

A year later, what was point of Garza trade?

Rays seem happy with deal, but rebuilding Cubs need players more than one arm

Rogers: The Cubs don't seem to know whether they want to sign the 28-year-old to a five-year deal, trade him when someone makes an offer they deem strong enough or let the situation percolate.

NBA All-Star Game updates

Updates from Orlando.

Rooftop pastor returns to church

Pastor Corey Brooks returned to his pulpit Sunday after ending his three-month rooftop vigil.

ABC7 Weather Forecast

Warmer and windy Sunday.

Patients transferred in hospital move

Sunday was moving day at Silver Cross Hospital in Will County. Some 129 patients were moved by ambulance on Route 6 from the old hospital in Joliet to the new in New Lenox.

Patients transferred in hospital move

Sunday was moving day at Silver Cross Hospital in Will County. Some 129 patients were moved by ambulance on Route 6 from the old hospital in Joliet to the new in New Lenox.

Patients transferred in hospital move

Sunday was moving day at Silver Cross Hospital in Will County. Some 129 patients were moved by ambulance on Route 6 from the old hospital in Joliet to the new in New Lenox.

Brizard defends turnaround plan

Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard Sunday strongly defended last week's school board decision to close or turn around 17 failing schools.

Oscars: All eyes on Billy Crystal, Sacha Baron Cohen

Rooftop pastor returns to church

Pastor Corey Brooks returned to his pulpit Sunday after ending his three-month rooftop vigil.

Rooftop pastor returns to church

Pastor Corey Brooks returned to his pulpit Sunday after ending his three-month rooftop vigil.

Illini Game Day: Paul, Leonard not starting vs. Iowa

CHAMPAIGN --Iowa is suddenly being discussed as a tournament sleeper. Illinois is considered in a coma.

NASCAR Postpones Daytona 500 to Noon Monday

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This was the first time the race has been postponed.

Daytona 500 delayed until noon Monday

Heavy rain has delayed the start of the 54th annual Daytona 500 until Monday at noon.

Brizard defends turnaround plan

Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard Sunday strongly defended last week's school board decision to close or turn around 17 failing schools.

Derrick Rose Greets Beaming Fans

Bulls star Derrick Rose caps off All-Star weekend by greeting fans at a Florida mall.

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Derrick Rose Greets Beaming Fans

Bulls star Derrick Rose caps off All-Star weekend by greeting fans at a Florida mall.

Early rising Sveum sets the tone for Cubs

'Spring training forces you to be a morning person'

Janitors rally for new contract

Thousands of Chicago janitors and community leaders rallied Sunday, ahead of negotiations for a new contract.

Daytona 500 live updates: Rain subsides, crews working to dry track

Live updates.

Fukudome receives long-awaited greeting

Revealed he still has a home in Chicago but offered little else.