Beyonce plays Etta James in the movie about the '60s heyday of Chicago's great music label Chess Records. Roger Ebert gives the film three stars.
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Chris De Luca: Trying to get a clear read on the baseball landscape is tricky at this time of year because so much major talent still is sitting in the clearance aisle. But a week from today -- once the winter meetings conclude in Las Vegas -- we should have a much better feel for the six divisions.
When Anthony Adams was notified about two hours before the Bears' season opener at Indianapolis that he was going to be inactive, the one question he knew he couldn't ask himself was ''Why?''
After going 3-4 during their recent road swing, the Bulls returned home confident they could take advantage of a more favorable schedule in December. But two games into the month, the Bulls (8-11) have dropped two straight and are looking to regroup again. Perhaps the least surprised person is coach Vinny Del Negro, who has been saying for weeks that the early part of the season will be a roller-coaster ride.
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In evil department stores, we're taunted by the $3,000 Valentino handbag on our way to the elevator, when sadly, many of us can't afford anything close to that. Sometimes even a $400 Coach bag is too expensive. Here are six handbags for less than $100. Carry with pride!
Jim DeRogatis: For the first time in their 51-year history, Grammy sponsors the Recording Academy announced the nominees for 2008 not at a boring, overblown press conference — but during a boring, overblown television special that aired live Wednesday night from Los Angeles. Leading the pack with eight nominations was the filthy-minded dirty South rapper Lil Wayne. Moody rockers Coldplay garnered seven nods, and rap and R&B stars Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Chicago's Kanye West claimed six each.
Big 3 might be forced into Bankruptcy Lite
Ace Hardware overhauls financial, retail staff
WCFS becomes 2nd FM station to unleash Christmas tunes
Lynn Sweet has the latest updates on President-elect Obama's transition to the White House
After the historic 2008 Presidential election, Lynn Sweet is following Barack Obama's transition to the White House every step of the way. Check back throughout the day for the latest news on Cabinet picks, the inauguration and the forthcoming Presidential pet.
Obama may attend Winter Classic at Wrigley
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It's official: City parking privatized; rates to soar
