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November 21, 2024
Column: New show ‘Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago’ stars a lively duo and local food
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Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Editorial: Meet the new ‘head tax’: Brandon Johnson’s business levy could cause companies to flee for the suburbs
With his $300 million property tax hike buried by aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson offers a $128 million increase in an already-onerous tax o...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Linda Goler Blount: Government has the tools to end severe obesity. It should use them.
The latest medications reduce food cravings and offer a host of other benefits. New legislation would expand Medicare coverage for these dru...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Tazewell Thompson: Presenting my opera ‘Blue,’ here and now, feels all too apt
Practiced at its highest level, opera can elevate us and help us navigate through difficult, divisive and challenging times and situations.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Heddy Lahmann: Why we should care about arts education in public schools
The arts are basic to human needs for expression, connection and understanding.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Gold Coast 3-bedroom home with den sound system: $1.2M
Address: 55 W. Goethe St., No. 1217, Chicago Listed: Oct. 31, 2024 Price: $1,199,000 Listing agent: George and Katrina de los Reyes, Berkshi...
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November 21, 2024
Today in History: 83 million TV viewers tune in to ‘Dallas’ to find out who shot J.R.
On Nov. 21, 1980, an estimated 83 million TV viewers tuned in to the CBS prime-time soap opera “Dallas” to find out “who shot J.R.” (The sho...
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November 21, 2024
Asking Eric: Uncles fail to acknowledge niece’s birthday, but want presents for their kids
Dear Eric: I have two brothers that have recently failed to send a birthday gift or even a card to my 12-year-old daughter. My wife and I on...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
No. 25 Illinois men face first loss of the season, falling to No. 8 Alabama 100-87
In a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season, No. 8 Alabama took a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
6 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls lost 122-106 to the Milwaukee Bucks — but won the minutes without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Zach LaVine’s attempt to bolster a short-handed Chicago Bulls roster in Milwaukee was no match for the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks all-time wins record, earning his 1,217th career victory
UConn coach Geno Auriemma stands alone atop the college basketball all-time wins list, earning his 1,217 career victory with an 85-41 win ov...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Trump names Linda McMahon for Education secretary, CPS students react
President-elect Trump chose Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, to lead the Dept. of Education. McMahon has promised to overturn th...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Commissioners approve Health First Indiana funds, updated tax sale ordinance
The Lake County Board of Commissioners gave final approval to Health First Indiana funds and an updated tax sale ordinance in separate 3-0 v...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
A Florida man has been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged in a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week, according to the FBI.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Man suspected of killing estranged wife before being found dead was previously released on electronic monitoring
Weeks before a man allegedly fatally stabbed his estranged wife in a Portage Park attack that also injured a police officer, he appeared bef...
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November 21, 2024
Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal win MLB Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal have each won their first Cy Young Award.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2024
Judge denies husband’s attempt to stop funeral of Caitlin Tracey, who was found dead in a South Loop stairwell last month
Earlier this month, the parents of Caitlin Tracey successfully won custody of her remains after arguing in court that her husband, Adam Bec...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Column: To solve pressure from the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears must find ways to run on the NFL’s No. 1 rush defense
A path to victory for the Chicago Bears starts with remaining balanced on offense. That will be a considerable challenge Sunday against the...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Joe Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss
President Joe Biden has been notably quiet since the Democrats’ gut-wrenching defeat at the polls.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Conservative group asks US Supreme Court to reverse ruling that allows Illinois mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day
GOP congressman and others are challenging Illinois law requiring proper mail-in ballots be counted within two weeks after Election Day.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Anti-abortion groups, employers sue Pritzker over Illinois abortion law
The suit targets an Illinois law that requires state-regulated health insurers to cover abortions and medications to terminate pregnancies.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Officials fear Trump’s EPA will be lax on Lake County air, water concerns; ‘This is taking us in the wrong direction’
Local officials and activists feel a sense of urgency now to deal with the quality of Lake Michigan water, and the air in northeast Lake Cou...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Clarendon Hills police eye safety for teens on e-bikes
The Clarendon Hills Police Department is taking a proactive approach as the popularity of e-bikes has increased significantly.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Cubs acquire reliever Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians, catcher Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels
The Chicago Cubs took initial steps Wednesday to address two areas of need, acquiring reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Gary man sentenced to more than 12 years for shooting at letter carrier
A U.S. District Court judge sentenced a Gary man to more than 12 years in prison after he pled guilty to shooting at a letter carrier in 202...
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November 20, 2024
Naperville council nixes affordable housing incentives in favor of catalog for developers
The Naperville City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday night to reject an affordable housing incentives ordinance, which had been years in the making...
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November 20, 2024
3 killed in Harvey when vehicle hits freight train, according to officials
Three people died Wednesday afternoon after their vehicle hit a freight train in Harvey, according to CSX Transportation
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November 20, 2024
The best Black Friday deals are already live
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Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Lynwood Village Preesident Jada Curry seeks reelection, potential challenger faces petition dispute
Lynwood Village President Jada Curry may face Detonya Armstrong in the Feb. 25 Democratic primary pending a petition challenge.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Prospect Colson Montgomery, added to the Chicago White Sox 40-man roster, made the most of his return to the AFL
Shortstop Colson Montgomery, whom the Chicago White Sox added to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, made the most of his return to the Arizona...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
4 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including D’Andre Swift missing practice with a groin injury
Chicago Bears’ Matt Eberflus said D’Andre Swift needed rest due to a groin injury Wednesday but they are “hopeful” it’s not serious.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
2 years after fire destroyed a Park Ridge condo building, residents paying mortgage and fees but can’t go home: It’s a ‘hardship for many’
More than two years after a fire gutted a Park Ridge condominium building, rendering the structure uninhabitable and displacing dozens of re...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Fire Department reminds Thanksgiving cooks to remember one crucial ingredient: Safety
Using a pulley and standing a safe distance back, a Chicago firefighter dropped a frozen bird into a turkey fryer with too much hot oil, spl...
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November 20, 2024
Ex-transportation official gets 18 months in prison in bribery case involving then-state Sen. Sandoval
A longtime Chicago political operative was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison for a scheme to bribe then-state Sen. Martin S...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Barrington man hit north suburban doctor in the head with baseball bat, shot her to death in front of their daughter, prosecutors allege in court
The Barrington man suspected of killing north suburban endocrinologist Olga Duchon was ordered detained Wednesday after prosecutors alleged...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a dedication to cinematographer Halyna Hutc...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says state comptroller trying to ‘inflict harm’ on residents in holding back money
mposed punitive sanctions on the Village of Orland Park by suspending offset payments due to a delay submission; and WHEREAS, as reported in...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that God has forgiven her for infamo...
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November 20, 2024
Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop an...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction
A day after New York prosecutors said they will fight efforts to dismiss Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, the president-elect’s lawyers...
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November 20, 2024
Indiana Senate Democrats reelect minority leader amid sexual harassment allegations
State Senator Rodney Pol, D-Chesterton, didn’t vote for State Senator Greg Taylor to be the Senate Minority Leader amid reports of sexual ha...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Matt Gaetz meets privately with senators to shore up support as House Ethics decision looms
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has launched an effort to personally secure his embattled nomination...
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November 20, 2024
Surrealist René Magritte’s ‘The Empire of Light’ sells for a record $121M at auction in New York
An eerie nighttime streetscape below a pale blue daytime sky by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte, “The Empire of Light,” sold for $121.2...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface
As senators prepare to consider President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet, they will likely be doing so without a well-establishe...
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November 20, 2024
‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained?
Ridley Scott’s sequel to the 2000 “Gladiator” is bigger and bloodier — but more minimus than maximus.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Bar and restaurant owners sound alarm on Mayor Johnson’s 35% alcohol tax hike plan
In total, the levy hike is expected to net an additional $10.6 million from the city’s so-called “sin taxes” on beer, wine and liquor sales.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams sidelined with foot pain, won’t play tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks
Patrick Williams is sidelined again with pain in the same foot that ended his 2023-24 season — but the Chicago Bulls aren’t panicking just y...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Court filing: Former Portage Mayor James Snyder can be tried on bribery charge
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder could find himself having another go in court on a bribery charge involving the purchase of garbage trucks...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024