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2017 > February > 16
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Free eats at Smashburger with purchase
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Evanston wrestler Adrian Bytyqi advances to state as alternate
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German soccer club invites ‘fan’ Barack Obama to game
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NFL veteran Donnie Abraham joins Illinois’ coaching staff
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Cardinal rules Catholic youth team can complete season with girls on roster
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Tiger Woods’ odd present may eclipse his past
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Trump is showing reluctance to take responsibility for White House chaos
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Tom Brady doesn’t realize that not everyone in the NFL can be Tom Brady
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Ask a Builder: Shodeen Homes
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New homes, floor plans available in Barrington
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William Ryan Homes celebrates 25th anniversary with sizzling incentives
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Teardown trend grows in Chicagoland’s hottest communities
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D.R. Horton opens private enclave at Tall Oaks in Elgin
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This week’s critics’ picks
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St. Rita’s Austin O’Connor looks to join four-time champions list at state wrestling
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Daughter juggles relationship with two mothers
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Previewing Friday’s big night of boys basketball
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Detained ‘Dreamer’ in Seattle denies gang membership allegations
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Obama pops into Chicago for meeting on his library
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Morning Spin: AG Madigan, Rauner set for court clash on state worker pay Thursday
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Three-bedroom Lincoln Park home with patio: $725,000
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Glenbrook North’s Jacob Weingardt wins 3 OT matches to reach state
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Ex-Lake County coroner indicted on perjury charges over election signatures
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Man shot by Amtrak officer near Union Station dies, Chicago police say
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This coworking space hacks kids’ cars and helps modernize the concrete industry
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More students turn to GoFundMe to raise money for college costs
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‘XX’ review: Chilling horror anthology from 4 female directors
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Gender on stage or, what do ‘Breakdown’ and ‘Men are from Mars’ have in common?
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’76 Minutes and 15 Seconds with Abbas Kiarostami’ review: Doc delves into Iranian filmmaker’s methods
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‘A United Kingdom’ review: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike play lovers battling public opinion
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Save $25, eat for free at IKEA with furniture purchase on Saturday-Monday
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In the last moments of Kanari Gentry-Bowers’ life, ‘God got the last word’
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No injuries reported after shots fired on Dan Ryan
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Million-dollar mansion matchup: Lincoln Park row home versus Riverwoods estate
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Attacks on consumer protections begin
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Freed by Innocence Project in Wisconsin, Chicagoan now enters courtroom as an attorney
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What’s Warren thinking? Airlines are in for bumpy ride, but Buffett bets big
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Cubs can’t avoid celebrity status
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Trump’s F-35 calls came with a surprise: Boeing’s CEO was listening
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Thursday’s matchup: Celtics at Bulls
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Genie Bouchard, John Goehrke go on Super Bowl bet-date
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After missile test and alleged assassination, North Koreans celebrate Kim Jong Il’s birthday
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A plea to the Obamas: Save Chicago from its gun violence
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Come for the Miguel Montero nonsense, stay for the Bulls rumors
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Florida welcomed nearly 113 million tourists in 2016
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Hygge is so 2016. Meet kalsarikannit, the word for drinking at home without pants on
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Donald Trump will not fill out an NCAA tournament bracket
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South Beach food fest invades Fort Lauderdale again
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CTA uses social media to deny rumors of immigration checkpoints: ‘You are welcome here’
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Dish-juggling Red Panda dazzles Northwestern fans
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Prickly City-Crazy
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13-year-old girl killed, grandmother seriously hurt in crash during police chase in Hammond
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Austin, the dynamic home to SXSW, is weird and wonderful
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Your ER doctor could determine your likelihood of long-term opioid use
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Neil Gorsuch’s position on birth control and other ‘freebies’
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Tribal leader who supported U.S.-backed government among dead in Yemen raid
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Watch Bob Odenkirk describe throwing a ‘moon ball’ at Wrigley Field
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Mama’s Gotta Move: If our single socks could talk
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Hutton: Danielle Green offers a profile in courage at Bowman assembly
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Keith Urban leads Academy of Country Music nominations
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Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa haven’t kept in touch since he left show
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He raised the speed limit to 70 mph, now Jim Oberweis wants 75 mph
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Colorado St. looked into Larry Eustachy’s ‘fear and intimidation’ atmosphere in ’13-14
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Paul Sassone: Park board members show support for Oak Park residents
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QB Vince Young signs with agent, wants to play in the NFL again
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Colorblind people see world anew with special glasses
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Trump’s tantrum over leaks won’t help him
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‘A Cure for Wellness’ review: You can check out of this spa any time, but you can never leave
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate dips to 4.15 percent
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Vendor stops deliveries to jail after council delays action on bills
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‘Fist Fight’ review: Ice Cube, Charlie Day get rough and raunchy
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Genesis of Hyundai’s luxury subbrand offers premium value
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Party raises $270,000 for Planned Parenthood Illinois
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Best Chicago happy hour deals: Feb. 16-22
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Trump and Putin are discussing military cooperation in Syria. Mattis says Russia must ‘prove itself first.’
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Homemade dumplings in 5 simple steps
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Buying, filling and sealing dumpling wrappers: A primer
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McDonald’s hopes to lure customers by giving longtime menu items a face-lift
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‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan on why Americans have so many problems with their dogs
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‘Astronaut’ exhibit lands at Orlando Science Center
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Shout Out: Charley Darbo
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Column: Why must it be all or nothing with immigration law enforcement?
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Jazz Age speakeasy to be recreated in downtown Aurora
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Down-home dishes at Fork & Cork
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Michigan man charged in theft of two squad cars had infant son in tow
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Accenture’s new Midwest chief is optimistic about the workplace of the future
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Upgrade your weekend with 15 new Chicago brunches
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Self-service dog wash stations coming to Montrose Dog Beach
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Washington state Supreme Court says florist who turned away same-sex couple broke anti-discrimination laws
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How Capt. Dyett turned DuSable’s young musicians into stars
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Kremlin orders Russian state media to cut way back on their fawning Trump coverage: sources
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Senate confirms Mulvaney as Trump’s budget chief
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Major Rolling Stones exhibition coming to Navy Pier in April
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The Rolling Stones: ‘Exhibitionism’
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Gabriel Esteban named president of DePaul University
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Five things to know about ‘Game of Thrones Live’
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3 arrested, autopsy completed in killing of N. Korean leader’s half brother
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‘Starless Dreams’ review: Documentary goes inside Iranian lock-up for young women
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Wilco revives Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts, announces lineup
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Shout Out: Brandon Klett, a Lake Zurich High School senior helping raise money for diabetes research
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Benjamin Harrison’s Indianapolis home a Presidents Day destination
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Community news
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Hessville arts group hopes to reach more children
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Quickly
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Donald Trump just escalated his war with the intelligence community
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Trump health pick Seema Verma says maternity coverage should be optional
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5 reasons seafood is a great choice for a relaxing date night
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4 reasons to make today the first day of your smoke-free life
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Former Lake County coroner turns himself in on perjury charges
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Yorkville doctor charged with sexually assaulting patients gets new attorney
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N.Y. officials: 1 person dies, 2 ill from rat-related disease
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Judging a book by its cover gets pierced in public
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‘The Great Wall’ review: Matt Damon vs. savage Chinese monster
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White Sox infielder Carlos Sanchez changes his name
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Former TV anchor Diann Burns lists Michigan estate for $4.5 million
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Meet Justin Hurwitz, the man most likely to win an Oscar
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Sonorama mines the vaults for vinyl gems
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Your 5 best bets for the weekend ahead
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Shout Out: Doris Downing, president of ABC/25 Foundation in Arlington Heights School District 25
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Cops: Man sexually assaulted woman in Longwood Manor after forcing her into car
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Coca-Cola fans fret as company revamps beloved loyalty program
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Grant to pay for Valparaiso road safety study
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Trump pick for ambassador to Israel has contentious Senate audition
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Eat This: ‘The batter shattered on my tongue.’ Find perfect tempura at Parachute
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What should you order on a dinner date?
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GBS booster club raising money for permanent concession, restroom facility
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Kris Bryant pranked by Greg Maddux
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New Tracy Letts politics play will debut at Steppenwolf, go to Broadway
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Anne Burnell channels Julie London in ‘Cry Me a River’
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Man guilty of murder in 2013 Waukegan motel stabbing
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Enter the Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest
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Diann Burns’ Michigan home
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Shout Out: Jessi Hersman, Buffalo Grove Park District supervisor and theater producer
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Winner: “It doesn’t appear as though strings are attached but that’s part of the illusion.” – Brian Fargo, Chicago
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Scottie Pippen’s former Highland Park home rented for nearly $8K a month
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Column: Tips to throw the perfect Academy Awards party this year
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Lou Gramm has done everything he wanted to do
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Carjackings at Naperville school, Western Springs home likely linked, police say
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‘I don’t believe people need to be fearful of refugees’
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‘American Horror Story’ season 7 will tackle 2016 presidential election
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Trump nominates ex-NLRB member Alexander Acosta as labor secretary
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That ethereal Banners sound is no accident
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Carmel welcomes 6,000 to 43rd Street Scenes
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NWI Comic-Con set for Halls of St. George in Schererville
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s parent inks order for four new ships
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Joliet police will not do the work of immigration authorities, mayor says
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‘Day Without Immigrants’ rally in Chicago
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Shout Out: Kathy Sparrenberger, singer
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Suicide blast at famed Sufi shrine in Pakistan kills at least 73
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Robert Falls will direct Stacy Keach in world-premiere play about Hemingway
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3 dead, 2 seriously wounded in shooting at home in Brighton Park
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Most interesting NFL players who soon could be cut
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Scottie Pippen’s Highland Park home
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Chicago winter to feel like spring this weekend
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Marathon Pharma may get boot from industry organization over $89,000 drug
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Kyle Schwarber bobblehead
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Photo gallery: President Trump press conference
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After Trump ban, fewer foreigners showing interest in travel to U.S., except for Russians
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Healthy Skin From Head to Toe
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District 308 weighing changes to early childhood, special education facilities plan
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Thimble tossed! Game piece voted out of Monopoly board game
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Hal Baron, adviser to Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, dies at 86
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9 things to watch during NBA All-Star weekend
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Elmhurst College Jazz Festival celebrates a golden anniversary
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Recommended Chicago-area classical concerts
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Kris Bryant gets pranked by Cubs great Greg Maddux
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Kyle Schwarber home run bobblehead already going, going, gone
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A Week of Great Hair
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Cops: Armed robber wearing scarf targets victims at stores on Far South Side
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How having a baby on my own made me less worried about what men think
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HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ transcends the usual rich-mommies drama
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Former councilman, state rep had passion for history, teaching
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What is the best driving position when there over a dozen seat settings?
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Now is the time to scout for turkey season
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Fewer Americans than forecast file for unemployment benefits
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Man injured in Uptown fire dies
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Pisani brothers scrap Clarendon Hills restaurant plan
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Column: Time to celebrate Girl Scouts with cookies
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Review: Love a little lost in this tangled Shakespeare rom-com
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Loyola grad Dylan Remick vying for playing time with Houston Dynamo
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Going gluten-free might increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure, study finds
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How a stranger on the sidewalk challenged my preconceptions
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Japandroids at the Vic
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DePaul University’s new president is Catholic school’s 1st non-ordained leader
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Sudden reversal in Antarctic sea ice complicates argument by climate-change doubters
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Cubs announce 2017 TV schedule
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Women’s strike will succeed only if combined with action
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Library District buys open space for South Elgin branch expansion
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‘Day Without Immigrants’ protests
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‘It’s a spectacle’: ‘Mary Poppins’ headed to OPRF
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Flower purchase is sign of spring to come in La Grange
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Teachers from Niles, Morton Grove schools named Golden Apple finalists
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Universal tests ‘photo validation technology’ at some rides
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We’re about to suffer a worldwide olive oil shortage
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Japandroids do it loud, fast and urgently at the Vic
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‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’ at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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Community calendar
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Tillerson, Russia’s Lavrov meet for first time in Bonn
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Mel Gibson directing a ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel wouldn’t be so surprising
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Write-in candidate to vie for village president slot
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‘It’s a spectacle’: ‘Mary Poppins’ headed to OPRF
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Wal-Mart sued, accused of selling fake craft beer
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Column: Do selfies make people selfish?
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Maine South Constitution Team, musicians honored for recent successes
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Berg: State senators stave off spending reform, test tax hikes instead
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A guide to dim sum
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Judge says blind man can sue McDonald’s over drive-thru-only ordering
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Dim sum guide: What to order, and what order to eat it
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Indian Prairie’s new meal vendor promising ‘chef-driven’ food options
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FBI: White supremacist talked of planned attack in ‘the spirit of Dylann Roof’
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What Donald Trump’s handshake might reveal about him
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How much do I tell my children about my worries?
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Late columnist Irv Kupcinet’s former Lake Shore Drive condo for sale for about $2.5 million
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‘Game Changers’ doesn’t change the game, just plays it well
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Plea deal reached for Gary man who allegedly stole more than $3 million in tax refunds
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Thinking beyond the O’Hare Express
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If Illinois won’t chip in to curb gun violence, the feds must
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American pro wrestler channels Donald Trump in Mexico
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Speak Out: President Trump is in deep over his head
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Chicago, put down the guns
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Snyder: Portage in a ‘hurricane’
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Cubs announce single-game tickets will go on sale Feb. 24
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American who channels Donald Trump becomes Mexico’s biggest wrestling villain
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Speak Out: Crossing guards deserve a hand
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Park Ridge Heritage Committee not ready to include Hillary Clinton among park’s ‘milestones’
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Tim Anderson breaks out of his comfort zone for Adidas shoot
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Come out for family fun at Hawthorn Woods carnival
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Get out and play at Family Fun Night in La Grange
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President Washington visits Wilmette
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Student choirs celebrate Black history at Triton
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Moms, sons can party with real and Ninja turtles
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Column: Americans turning to ‘Saturday Night Live’ to escape politics
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Maine South’s Jessie Saul sticks landing, earns state gymnastics berth
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Lenhoff: The shifting relationship between schools and parents
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It’s not just you — breakups in your 30s are uniquely hard
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Students buzz with excitement at all Lyons Township High School assembly
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Library board to fill open seat after April election
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South Florida fishing report: sailfish, kingfish and tunas biting
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Harvest Christian’s Brennen Woods maintains his focus after passing milestone
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Final mayoral forum gets Aurora students involved
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Police: Man attempts suicide in holding room
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Outdoors notebook: IGFA Captains & Crew Awards are Saturday
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Will County engineer retires after 40 years of government service
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East Dundee events schedule allows businesses to participate: official
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Outdoors calendar: Bass Pro Shops Fishing Classic starts Friday
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Indiana Challenge welcomes hot rhythms and flashing feet
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Cyr: Japan-U.S. alliance advances — with global significance
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Fresh Thyme seeking summer opening in River Forest
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Higginson: Nordstrom, the Trumps and mindless TV
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Iowa Republicans pass bill opponents say will gut public unions
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Lake Zurich School District 95 prepares to launch full-day kindergarten, joining nearby districts
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Board OKs 95th Street Library renovation, work starts in April
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Bail set at $50,000 for Chicago man charged in fatal Des Plaines crash
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Chicago Public Schools ‘on the brink’
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Let’s try extreme vetting for gun owners
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Red Hen Bread to close Oak Park location on Lake Street
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Former NBA star Tim Hardaway goes from gay rights pariah to advocate
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Trump says there are 2 Chicagos: One safe, one worse than the Middle East
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‘Unseen’ at The Gift Theatre
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Corrections and clarifications for Friday, Feb. 17, 2017
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Gary schools bailout bill could bring removal of financial manager
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Music of Verdi, Mozart Prokofiev featured in ‘Opposites Attract’
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Restaurant owned by Oak Park mayor closes to support ‘Day Without Immigrants’
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Chicago plan would make it harder for aldermen to award honorary street signs
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Elgin High student’s documentary puts ‘positive light’ on school, city
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Personal experiences spark career choice for special education teachers
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Former Obama aide fined $90,000 for illegally lobbying Emanuel on Uber’s behalf
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GSU considers cuts, officials say
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New Torah for Skokie Hebrew school
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West Chicago man guilty of DUI in crash that killed Warrenville man
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Northwestern makes a believer out of Maryland coach Mark Turgeon
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Transcript: Everything Trump had to say at his first solo news conference
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Board OKs preschool, but eyes Linden Square traffic problems
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‘The Vagina Monologues’ is entertainment with a message
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Head of Samsung arrested in South Korean presidential corruption scandal
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Ask Tom: How does January-February snowfall compare historically?
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Cubs ready to defend their World Series title with a swagger
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Emanuel mocks Rauner with pledge of $1,000 to charity for evidence of budget plan
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Burlington Central ends season with a .500 record, but future looks bright
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White House finds ways to end protection for Dreamers while shielding Trump from blowback
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Blackhawks recall Nick Schmaltz, Tanner Kero from Rockford
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Man, 73, went missing 2 days ago in Chatham
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ACA repeal means serious risk for Illinois
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Taking charge of your AFib: Getting the facts and knowing your options
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Time for White Sox veteran James Shields to start living up to his billing
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Top Portage administrator resigns position
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Looking for answers on top QBs in NFL draft? Ask guy who faced all three
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High-tech mosquito trap smart enough to keep just the bad bugs
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Tommy Doubleday, Daniel Young stand out on young Maine South swim team
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Principal trumpet Martin resigns from Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Man pleads guilty to providing rifles to San Bernardino terrorists
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Michael Kopech tries to pace himself during 1st White Sox spring training
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Bonchon, cult-fave Korean fried chicken chain, coming to Chicago’s Chinatown
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Slowik: Are Trump’s tax returns key to investigations into Russian involvement?
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Waubonsie Valley relies on worldly blend to reach state for sixth straight year
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Refugee puts face on Syrian crisis
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ECC president celebrates 10 years of change, challenges
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Truth bites Trump
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‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest closes many U.S. restaurants
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Northwest suburban students skip class, businesses close early in ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest
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House GOP discusses Obamacare replacement ideas – but lacks ACA replacement
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Trump bashes leaks, media and judges, calls administration ‘a fine-tuned machine’
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Dominique Matthews breaks out for UIC after working way back from injury
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All-around effort: Sammi Lococo gives Carmel state boost in signature event
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Video shows suspect in Takiya Holmes’ slaying beaten by inmate at courthouse
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Ostrenga stepping down after 22 years on liquor commission
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Oak Lawn settles resident’s police brutality claim for $2.7 million
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Aurora businesses close to honor ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest
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Boys basketball notes: Ian Haflinger delivers night to remember for Lakes
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‘They friends of yours?’: Trump asks black reporter to set up Black Caucus meeting
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Flynn in FBI interview denied discussing sanctions with Russian ambassador
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The Michael Flynn head-scratcher: The case of a cover-up in search of a crime
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Some residents criticize proposal to move school’s transportation facility in New Lenox
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Naperville golf courses to open Friday thanks to warm weather
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President Trump puts on a wild show
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Reliever Pedro Strop wants to go out a winner with the Cubs
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Boys basketball notes: Jeremy Hunter mentors Ethan Helwig for Metea Valley
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Olyvia gold: McGuire’s career-high 14 points power Naperville Central past North
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Election attorney: Cases like Rudd’s ‘probably the exception, not the rule’
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Additional charges for Aurora area residents arrested after Wisconsin burglary
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Waukegan police arrest 2 suspects in robberies where shots were fired
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Whiting girl, 13, killed in Hammond crash
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On a roll: Freshman walk-on John Kiser ‘brings a lot of value’ to Valparaiso
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Pompeo says CIA not hiding things as Trump downplays review of agencies
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Judge orders EPA nominee Pruitt to release emails with oil, gas, coal industry
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Wrestling notes: Chesterton’s Diego Lemley gets to state with friends’ help
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Businesses close, students stay home as part of ‘Day Without Immigrants’
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Friday, Feb. 16
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Illness makes Dwyane Wade start All-Star break early
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Which Chicago kids advanced to the next round of ‘MasterChef Junior?’
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‘Hockey is for Everyone’ night important for LGBTQ groups in Chicago
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Baranek: Like a good neighbor, St. Laurence will be there for Queen of Peace
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Many Elgin businesses closed for nationwide ‘Day Without Immigrants’
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Paige Reiter keeps Lockport bowling on roll in bid for fifth state championship
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USA Gymnastics alerted FBI in 2015 to doctor accused of abuse
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Maddie & Maddy: Sandburg/Stagg gymnasts Giglio, Roe primed for state meet
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Facebook wants to help you find a job — even if you’re not looking for one
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Bulls 104, Celtics 103
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Trump to Christie at White House lunch: ‘You and I are going to have the meatloaf’
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Friday, Feb. 16
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Down to Business: Once a TV and stereo retailer, Barrett’s now specializes in home technology
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Trump fans praise combative news conference: Reporters ‘need to leave him alone’
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Witness says Robert Durst confessed to killing woman: ‘It was her or me’
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Friday, Feb. 17
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Thursday’s recap: Bulls 104, Celtics 103
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Bill Maher defends Milo Yiannopoulos booking after panelist boycotts
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Friday, Feb. 17
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Ridgewood’s Josh Garcia wrestles ‘his heart out’ up 2 weight classes
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Local roundup: Eden Schipper steps up as Illiana Christian wins sectional
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Maine East’s Julio Cabrales doesn’t let concussion derail his season
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Katie Nolan scores 20 points as Yorkville wins first Class 4A regional title
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Trucker apologizes for crash that killed 5 people on I-55, sentenced to 10 years
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Naperville Central goes cold in second half as Yorkville rallies for regional
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Reeder: I have never understood Democrats’ affinity for political dynasties
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Maine East swim team welcomes students of all ethnicities, abilities
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Michigan tops No. 11 Wisconsin; No. 7 Notre Dame women hold off Clemson
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‘Uncle Vanya’ at the Goodman Theatre
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St. Viator keeps its cool en route to another 3A regional title
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Jimmy Butler leads the way as Bulls edge Celtics 104-103
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L’arc en Ciel Theatre Group stages ‘It Shoulda Been You’
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Vice admiral turns down offer to be Trump’s national security adviser
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Niles North, Mitch Mages not satisfied to just make state swim meet