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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
Walk the aisle in style with these top bridal shoes
As you plan your wedding and dream about your perfect wedding dress, you can’t forget to pick out the perfect bridal shoes to go with it.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
The best trash cans to keep your space clean
A good-quality waste receptacle should be sturdily made, durable, leakproof and easy to operate.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Top-rated tent heaters for a toasty outdoor adventure
Just because the climate is frigid doesn’t mean you have to postpone your adventures. All you need is a quality tent heater to bring more wa...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Angel Reese will play with former Chicago Sky star Kahleah Copper in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league
Angel Reese will join former Sky players Kahleah Copper and Azurá Stevens on the Rose Basketball Club roster along with guards Chelsea Gra...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Former CPS assistant principal sentenced to probation after embezzling funds from elementary school
A former Chicago Public Schools assistant principal was sentenced to two years probation on Tuesday after she pleaded guilty embezzling mone...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Donald Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve in his new administration: experien...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago weather: First snow and freezing temperatures expected Wednesday night
Scattered “bursts” of rain, snow and sleet are expected to begin in the late afternoon, with occasional snow showers continuing throughout t...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Donald Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
The choice of Matt Whitaker as the nation’s representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an unusual one, given his background...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Ford – facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales — to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and p...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Target struggles in the third quarter despite price cuts and offers a tempered holiday outlook
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and co...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
UChicago releases report detailing outcomes of English language learners
The University of Chicago Consortium on School Research released a study Wednesday morning, detailing the outcomes of English language learn...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues will wear vintage jersey designs for Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
Fanatics goes old-school for the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues’ Winter Classic jerseys, while also paying homage to the cities.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
How will the Minnesota Vikings defend Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams? ‘It’s the mobility that stands out.’
As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the Chicago Bears this weekend, defensive coordinator Brian Flores has already spent countless hours in...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer’s funeral
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined friends and family to at the service for 31-year-old Liam Payne, who died a...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Park District $600M budget includes fee hikes but stable property taxes
The loss of the Pitchfork Festival represents a drop in the bucket, but uncertainty lingers over two main tenants at the Chicago Park Distri...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Madigan jury expected to hear from precinct captain
Jurors in the Michael Madigan corruption trial on Wednesday are expected to hear testimony from legendary 13th Ward precinct captain Edward...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Here are the people Donald Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it’s shaping up much differently than his first. Here’s...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Comcast to spin off cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant
Comcast will spin off many of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC and MSNBC, into a separate public compan...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Here is what to kn...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour (29 kilometers per hour) stronger in the last six years, a new...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Donald Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
Like many conservative politicians before him, Donald Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department altogether — a cumbersome ta...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
The nearly three-year-long Russia-Ukraine war, which has left large swaths of Ukraine destroyed, has accelerated a transition to clean energ...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 1 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Bears Q&A: How many wins does Matt Eberflus need to save his job? Why was there no penalty on the blocked field goal?
As the heat surrounding Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus intensifies, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs reaches into a packed mailbag.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Artist-in-reticence: How a pianist of few words became the CSO’s newest ambassador
Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov is the orchestra’s new artist-in-residence. A well-attended recital this last weekend and a masterclass with...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
‘Interior Chinatown’ review: A background character trapped in a police procedural breaks out
Charles Yu’s adapts his surreal-comedic novel for Hulu, about a guy working his uncle’s Chinatown restaurant who is actually a TV character...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Paul Vallas: Chicago’s federal consent decree will not improve policing
Does CPD need an expensive consent decree to implement real reform measures?
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Laura Washington: Rahm Emanuel leading the Democrats is a nonstarter
The most compelling indictment of Rahm Emanuel can be summed up in two words: Laquan McDonald.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg
Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Andy Shaw: Rahm Emanuel is the best choice to lead Democrats out of the political wilderness
Watching Rahm Emanuel try to break Donald Trump’s political spell would be a healthy exercise in democracy.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain
All of the Great Lakes are down 3 to 7 inches from this time last year. Low levels can affect shoreline ecosystems, access to docks and ship...
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November 20, 2024
Chicago seen as safe haven for homeless youth in uncertain climate: ‘I wouldn’t trade it for the world’
Bri Johnson’s ambition is hard to miss. The 20-year-old is studying to be a nurse and will soon start applying for externships at several lo...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Editorial: Northwestern’s new stadium is shaping up beautifully
Now we have more details, the case for Northwestern’s new football stadium only improves.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins
On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Re...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Asking Eric: Supervisor lied about sending letter of recommendation
Dear Eric: Several months ago, I saw a part-time position I wanted to apply for. I would also be able to keep a job I currently have if sele...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks’ line experiment with Connor Bedard worked — but they still blew a lead in a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks
It’s the Chicago Blackhawks’ fifth loss in six games to drop them to 6-12-1, the worst record in the league.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Photos: Anaheim Ducks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 at the United Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Trick-play touchdown pass to helps Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 20-9
Javon Tracy had 79 yards receiving on six catches and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass for Miami to defeat Northern Illinois on Tuesday.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Northwestern beats Montana State 72-69 on Brooks Barnhizer’s double-double; Loyola knocks off Southern Utah 76-72
Northwestern beat Montana State by three points in Evanston while Loyola held off Southern Utah by four points in Chicago on Tuesday.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Review: ‘Swept Away’ on Broadway has songs of the Avett Brothers in a very different kind of musical
The story is rooted in “Mignonette,” an album about an Australia-bound yacht that capsized in 1884, leaving four crew members trapped for we...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
It’s Boise State, not BYU, with a bye in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Boise State would get the fourth and final bye based on the new College Football Playoff rankings, placing the Big 12 alongside the SEC as p...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy takes home NL honor
Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after a stellar debut season with the Brewers.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2024
After 40 years, Skokie mayor Van Dusen not running for re-election
Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, appointed to lead the village as its mayor in 1999, will not run for re-election, per Cook County clerk recor...
Chicago Tribune
November 19, 2024
Connor Bedard adjusts his mindset with new Chicago Blackhawks linemates: ‘I can’t handcuff myself’
The Chicago Blackhawks think Jason Dickinson and Joey Anderson can help get Connor Bedard’s offense on track, and Anderson breaks down how.
Chicago Tribune
November 19, 2024