Sylvan Lebrun

Sylvan Lebrun is a former reporter who covered emerging news. She is a recent graduate of Yale University, where she was managing editor of the Yale Daily News. Previously, she has worked for Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and The Toledo Blade.

Illinois state police show off 1,146 pounds of cocaine seized during a traffic stop in downstate Henry County.

State police: $40M in cocaine seized near downstate Quad Cities

November 30, 2024 at 5:38 p.m.

Illinois State Police confiscated more than $40 million worth of cocaine during an inspection of a semi-truck driving on the interstate in western Illinois, authorities announced Saturday. Two Canadian men,...

Ice formed by Lake Michigan water covers breakwater boulders along the Lakefront Trail south of West Fullerton Avenue Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago weather: Frigid weekend brings coldest weather since January

November 30, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

With December's arrival, bitterly cold weather is set to continue into early next week with wind chills in the single digits. The Chicago area has not seen such chilly weather...

A police officer walks by a crime scene where Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was killed on Nov. 29, 2024, near the main branch of the Oak Park public library. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

West Side man charged in fatal shooting of Oak Park police officer

December 2, 2024 at 6:14 a.m.

A 37-year-old Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder for the Friday morning shooting of an Oak Park police detective, according to local authorities.

Windy City Skaters roll south on North Marshfield Avenue during their Holiday Lights Road Rave through city neighborhoods on Nov. 22, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Windy City Skaters build community and explore Chicago on wheels: ‘The whole world is your skate rink’

November 30, 2024 at 7:46 p.m.

Skating approximately 12 miles along city streets during regular Friday night “Road Raves,” the Windy City Skaters have been putting their wheels to the pavement for over a decade.

A homeless encampment at Humboldt Park on Nov. 26, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Plans to close Humboldt Park homeless encampments spark criticism from outreach workers and advocates

November 26, 2024 at 8:12 p.m.

With the city set to clear a major homeless encampment in Humboldt Park on Dec. 6, a group of 20 outreach workers and nonprofit leaders have signed on to a...

One of the ways to avoid foodborne illnesses during Thanksgiving is to make sure both the turkey and the stuffing is thoroughly cooked. The temperature of a cooked turkey should be taken with a food thermometer in three places: the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the thigh and and the innermost part of the wing. (David Malosh/The New York Times)

A healthy Thanksgiving: Illinois Department of Public Health provides tips for celebrating safely

November 25, 2024 at 5:59 p.m.

Food poisoning and airborne viruses could put a damper on holiday festivities, officials say.

A person walks near Foster Beach in Chicago as snow falls on Nov. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago weather: Chilly and and chance of snow for Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.

Temperatures for Turkey Day itself are expected to be in the upper 30s, with a predicted high of 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Albany Terrace Apartments resident Jose Zavala, 74, enters his apartment after Chicago Housing Authority officials and developers celebrated the $93 million renovation on Nov. 21, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

$93M renovation of Albany Terrace Apartments completed; senior CHA residents celebrate improved conditions

November 21, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.

During Chicago’s first snow on Thursday morning, Albany Terrace Apartments’ senior residents celebrated the completion of the $93 million renovation of their 50-year-old South Lawndale building.

Andrew Tracey, left, his wife, Dr. Monica Tracey, and their attorney Andrew Cunniff leave after a hearing in the case of the remains of the Traceys' daughter Caitlin Tracey on Nov. 20, 2024, at the Daley Center. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Judge denies husband’s attempt to stop funeral of Caitlin Tracey, who was found dead in a South Loop stairwell last month

November 20, 2024 at 6:01 p.m.

Earlier this month, the parents of Caitlin Tracey successfully won custody of her remains after arguing in court that her husband, Adam Beckerink, who was married to their daughter for...

People take a rainy walk on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago weather: First snow and freezing temperatures expected Wednesday night

November 20, 2024 at 10:57 a.m.

Scattered “bursts” of rain, snow and sleet are expected to begin in the late afternoon, with occasional snow showers continuing throughout the night.

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