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With expenses for the wedding also looming, woman can’t afford the party but feels obliged to be there to support the bride. DEAR ABBY: I couldn’t be happier for my friends who are embarking on the next chapter of their lives with their partners, but I’m becoming increasingly anxious about their bachelorette parties. When did the bachelorette party become such a big production? … [Read more...] about Dear Abby: It’ll cost bridesmaid $2,500 to attend bachelorette party

Commissioner Ken Meyer and Dr. Jennifer Seo sit down for lunch Monday with the owners of The Dearborn restaurant, sisters Clodagh and Amy Lawless. | Brian Rich/Sun-Times Customers at grocery stores and restaurants rejoice; “People are feeling liberated,” said one restaurant manager. The masks were off and mouths and lips were on full display Monday at many grocery … [Read more...] about Shoppers, diners celebrate lifting of mask mandates

With the 112-99 loss to the Heat, the Bulls dropped to 1-11 against teams with a .600 winning percentage or higher. Coach Billy Donovan was not only squashing excuses on Monday, but hoping his players were learning some tough lessons moving forward. MIAMI – It’s all in the details from here on out. At least Nikola Vucevic and the rest of his Bulls teammates hope it is, … [Read more...] about Bulls continue dropping games to the NBA’s elite, this time in Miami

Hundreds of Ukrainian Americans and their supporters march at Millennium Park in the Loop on Saturday to protest Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times If the war can be stopped, new efforts will be needed to ensure that Europe seeks security not in a new arms race, but in a new effort to build the structures of peace. “When … [Read more...] about What’s needed now is a push for peace

A group of fans watch Cubs prospect minicamp at their Mesa spring training facility, as the MLB lockout drags on. | John Antonoff/Sun-Times MLB and its players association held their longest day of collective bargaining yet this winter, faced with owner-imposed deadline to preserve full season. MESA, Ariz. — Finally. After 89 days, a week straight of in-person … [Read more...] about MLB lockout: Inauspicious start to deadline day gives way to hope

Moon Alert Caution: Avoid shopping or making important decisions up until 3 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. Aries (March 21-April 19) This is a restless day for you; however, it’s also a day full of quiet excitement and anticipation. Perhaps you have unusual plans simmering on the back burner? Some of you might have an epiphany or an … [Read more...] about Horoscope for Tuesday, March 1, 2022