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2019 > February > 19
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Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsements in the 2019 Chicago elections
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Hmm, is survival of humankind worth taking on debt?
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Ask Amy: Teen wonders how to stop offensive friends
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Study finds high school students form more cliques, but counselors say social media blurs the lines
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Watching Roma now: What’s new, and what’s not, in Mexico City neighborhood seen in Oscar-nominated film
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Barkley Square Dog Park: Scenic yards offer pups a splashing good time
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Susana Mendoza’s political rise was helped by old-school Democrats — many of whom have been tied up in controversies
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As Gov. Pritzker speaks: We sure hope Illinois doesn’t need a border wall
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Chic design and doggy spas: Some suburban apartments hope to lure Chicagoans with city-style amenities
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Van Dyke attorneys object to prosecutors’ challenge of 81-month prison sentence
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Is giving the Ricketts family your money supporting a right-wing agenda? It’s a question Cubs fans need to consider
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Tom Ricketts addresses Cubs about racist email controversy, then defends his father as ‘a great man’
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$5 Uber discount from Dr Pepper
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In a final televised Chicago mayoral debate, state Comptroller Susana Mendoza goes on offense again
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Wife of Aurora massacre victim got text from husband: ‘I love you, I’ve been shot at work’
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‘Golden Girls’ cruise set to sail from Miami in 2020
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Illinois State Police acknowledges it wrongly issued a gun license to Aurora shooter
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Spanish FA wants ‘final four’ tournament to decide Super Cup
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Why are they building a squash court in Union Station’s Great Hall?
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3 takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 8-7 win, including Alex DeBrincat’s career-best 5-point night
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3 children and a woman found fatally shot at property in western Michigan, police say
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Bryce Harper is the biggest story at Phillies camp, but he’s not a Phillie or in camp
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Calendar: Craft beer festival Saturday at Lake County Fairgrounds
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Man shot and killed at ‘Tent City’ homeless encampment in South Loop
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Bernie Sanders’s 2020 policy agenda: Medicare for All, action on climate change, a $15 hourly minimum wage
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Cubs Q&A: Is Kris Bryant capable of a rebound season? What’s up with the pessimistic NL Central projections?
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With Phylicia Rashad, ‘This Is Us’ offers a different portrait of a mother and daughter
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Kelly Clarkson is back with a career-reviving new album and plenty of attitude
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‘Don’t accept gun violence as a fact of life.’ A call to action as our country continues to spill blood.
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How much weekend snow did you get? Check our map for updated totals
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Illini lose their 15th in a row to Wisconsin — the longest streak to any Illinois opponent
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Renting DVDs in the age of Netflix: Glenview-based Family Video carves out strategy in rural America
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Royal Caribbean orders sixth Oasis-class ship
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Time’s Up CEO and president Lisa Borders resigns, citing ‘family concerns’
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Supreme Court won’t take case of ex-Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, who challenged his indictment for misusing government funds
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Female protagonists led record number of 2018 movies, says new study
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Feds say there’s ‘no reason’ for a new trial for woman who used Gary money to buy iPads
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My worst moment: ‘Pitch Perfect’ star John Michael Higgins and having a ‘productive’ relationship with failure
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Shout Out: Bilal Dardai, playwright
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Who provides the more accurate home valuation: Zillow or Redfin?
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I owe how much? Some Americans shocked by smaller refunds under new tax law.
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Talk of the County: ‘Green New Deal’ is an ‘abomination’
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Talk of the County: Bezos was ‘dumb and naive’
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English National Ballet’s transformed ‘Giselle’ is crossing the pond for a timely U.S. exclusive at the Harris
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Talk of the County: Protect renovated Waukegan pier from graffiti ‘idiots’
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Talk of the County: God sent us Trump, ‘the best president ever’
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Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel dies in Paris
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Lluvia con hielo y más nieve de regreso al área de Chicago
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Elmhurst 1st Ward candidates focus on economic development, traffic and density issues
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Woman forced into SUV, sexually assaulted on Far South Side
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Local legislators tout efforts to help those facing mental health issues
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Administrators look to have Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South start and end day at same time
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FAA tells Southwest to fix calculations of baggage weight on jets
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3 tips to make your bathroom more inviting and functional
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Italian wine by the regions
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5 tips for better health care – and lower costs
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CBD-related products are changing the beauty industry
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5 things to do in Northwest Indiana Feb. 22-24
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South Korean boy-band phenomenon BTS bringing world tour back to Chicago in May
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Even in best-case scenario, opioid overdose deaths will keep rising until 2022
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Former White Sox infielder Juan Uribe sells New East Side condo for $885,000
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CTA will add food, phone charging and photo booth vendors this spring
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Tax filing reveals Klinsmann’s settlement amount from US Soccer
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Matan a una persona en campamento de desamparados
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Caídas y resbalones en el hielo incrementan las visitas a las salas de emergencia
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Blackhawks Q&A: Will the Hawks add players at the trade deadline? Why are they last in the NHL in goals allowed?
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‘The Bachelor,’ week seven: Colton is afraid, but trains are nice
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‘It is very cold, but it’s a thrill’: Oak Park District 97 team takes polar plunge into Lake Michigan
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Sea World gondola ride turns into harrowing, hours-long ordeal for 16 passengers
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Former gymnast and NBA marketing executive Li Li Leung named new president of USA Gymnastics: ‘This is much more than a job to me. It’s a personal challenge’
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Stocks mixed as trading resumes following holiday
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Polar plungers brave freezing temperatures for 24 hours in Evanston
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Puppy stolen from Naperville Petland in December found in Los Angeles
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Furloughed federal worker attended State of the Union as Schakowsky guest: ‘I was disheartened’
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Gloria Trevi anuncia su gira ‘Diosa de la noche’
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What’s the hottest show in Chicago this weekend? Hint: It’s not ‘Hamilton’
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Judge orders Roger Stone to court over Instagram post portraying judge with what appeared to be crosshairs of a gun
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Marriott’s ‘Seussical’ takes a musical journey
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‘An amazing, amazing example’: Morton Grove honors family that wrote note offering help during bitter cold
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Supreme Court staying out of actor’s ‘Empire’ lawsuit
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Telemundo aclara si despidió o no a Sergio Goyri
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Attorneys discuss plea deal possibility for ex-Hobart game store owner
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Skokie Fire Department recognized for fire safety, smoke alarm efforts
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Un sujeto agredió sexualmente a una mujer que metió a la fuerza a su vehículo
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No one injured after shots fired at occupied car, Naperville police say
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Por el título mundial a los 45 años
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Domestic violence advocate attended State of the Union as Casten guest: ‘We opened more dialogue in Congress about this issue’
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Barangaroos Aussie Pies comes to Lakeview from Down Under, plus other restaurant news
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Chicago Tribune photos of the week
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Dyer woman accused of nearly severing elderly relative’s penis: court docs
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Nice punish Saint-Maximin for puling out of match against Angers
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Instagram-friendly wndr museum moves from pop-up to permanent
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Hey, Alliance of American Football: Week 2 is awfully early for a new league to be throwing a $250 million Hail Mary
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Senior dancers pick up the pom-poms at Northwestern basketball game
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Shout Out: Frank Serrino, Glencoe resident
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Jussie Smollett and the rush to judgment
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China’s Forbidden City to open to the general public at night for the first time in 94 years
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McGrath: Neeson’s story of overcoming racial hatred should instigate discussion, not knee-jerk attacks
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After more than two decades overlooking Chicago Heights crossroads, St. James stained glass moving to new home
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MIT scientists are using lobsters to develop a new form of flexible body armor
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Lo que costó el despido de Klinsmann por EEUU
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Flight reaches 801 mph as a furious jet stream packs record-breaking speeds
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Slowik: President Trump, declare a national emergency to fix our roads and bridges
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Shout Out: Jen Vincent, who helps organize World Read Aloud Day at Mundelein School District 75
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New Metra station part of $8.5 million Clarendon Hills downtown revitalization
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Ya es oficial: $15 por hora el salario mínimo en Illinois
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‘Fulfillment Center’: Portrait of a young manager in dehumanizing industry
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Aurora police chief: ‘It was like a giant game of hide-and-seek — except for the person hiding was trying to kill them’
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Machado y Padres pactan por 300 millones
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Davich: Another mass shooting, another desperate gasp, asking ‘Why?’
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Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s global icon, dies in Paris
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Photos: Chanel icon Karl Lagerfeld’s greatest moments
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Chicago elections: Surveys by candidates for mayor, alderman, clerk and treasurer
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Teams converge for spirited trivia competion at Valparaiso University
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Elmhurst Choral Union’s ‘Medley of Melodies’ gives soloists a chance to shine
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East Dundee liquor license holders could be fined up to $5k a day for building, noise violations, under new rules
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What to do when association won’t address condo’s lack of water
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Quickly
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What’s happening in Park Ridge: Republican Women host candidate forum; dodgeball tournament planned
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Moran: State roads like Route 120 wait to see if Springfield will deliver salvation
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Justice Clarence Thomas calls for re-examining libel as Supreme Court rejects Cosby case
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Barrington School District 220 to hold information sessions on ballot referendum, $185M construction plan
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019
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Documents: Pimlico owners’ and Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh’s letters to Maryland leaders
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En la CTA podrás ponerle carga a tu teléfono y habrá servicio de fotos
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The Bulls have 24 games left before they try their luck in the NBA draft lottery. Here are 5 things to monitor down the stretch.
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court bench in public session
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Calls to Oak Park Fire Department increase 6.5 percent in 2018, according to report
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Avoca school officials say boundary change would mean higher taxes for Winnetka neighborhood
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McCord Gallery celebrates the ‘Emerald Isle’ with art, music and Grace (Kelly)
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López Obrador dice que F1 se queda en México ‘si no implica dinero’ público
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Audit of North Chicago Housing Authority finds vouchers going to housing that’s ‘not decent, safe, and sanitary’
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Election 2019: 8th Ward candidates differ on whether casino should be part of Waukegan’s future
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Special needs recreation association in Aurora area investigating financial ‘irregularities’
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Park Ridge police take icy lake plunge for Special Olympics
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Supreme Court stands with conservation groups in Lake Michigan beach access case
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Comings & Goings: Auto dealer coming to Hickory Hills
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‘I’ll be better next time’: Blackhawks rookie Collin Delia ready to put debacle against Senators behind him
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Jim Harbaugh is taking his Michigan football team to South Africa — but they won’t practice there
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Highland Park eyes changes to affordable housing rules
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Sports calendar: Registration opens for Crete Bulldogs football, cheerleading, more
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Loyola Academy students volunteer with Jesuit Day of Service: ‘It really didn’t feel like work’
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Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield in talks to star in film about Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton
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MitzvaPalooza in Northbrook also raised funds for girl’s foundation, pediatric brain tumor research
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Naperville athlete helps light torch bound for Special Olympics World Games
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Funding budget for Highland acquisitions remains at $2M
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North Chicago Housing Authority updates employee training, hires new staff member following federal audit
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Avance de ‘No manches Frida 2’
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Park Ridge orchestra marks 25 years with ‘The Planets’
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Man, woman shot to death in domestic incident, police say
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White Sox ‘go down swinging’ on Manny Machado, but sometimes free-agent misses can turn out to be blessings
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5 ways to transform your home inspired by witchcraft
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Old Dominion recruit Nick Termini wins second straight state title in wrestling for Burlington Central
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The sublime poetry of Michel Legrand’s film music
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Love of the game a slam dunk at Special Olympics basketball tournament
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Park Forest teen shot to death, autopsy finds
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‘Your wig looks amazing!’ And other ways not to give a compliment
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Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to declare emergency
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East Dundee OKs property tax abatement; average savings $1,200
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Lawyer says new charges against Burr Ridge restaurant owner are due to political pressure
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Scope of ice-related injuries slides into view for area emergency rooms
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Javier Baez seeks more urgency, accountability and walks after Cubs’ disappointing 2018
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Church news: Evening with a Princess event offered in Tinley Park, more
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Walking the red carpet: Our favorite looks in fashion and home design
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New York Fashion Week: 10 runway looks we would like to see on the Oscars red carpet
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Maybe the U.S. is finally serious about lowering drug prices
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Corey Crawford needs to pass ‘return-to-play protocol’ before he can return to game action
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5 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Yu Darvish pitching live batting practice
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‘Punisher’ and ‘Jessica Jones’ lose their battle in the war between Netflix and Disney
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‘Stand up for what you believe in’: Maine East presents musical ‘Newsies’
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The mass shooting in Aurora shows the volatility in human nature
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Will Glencoe get a dog park? Community meeting indicates resident support
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Kane County state’s attorney says his probe into Aurora shooting to cover all aspects of case, including why gun wasn’t confiscated
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Naperville woman, siblings sue UPS on charge it tossed cremated remains of their dad into trash
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Mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot delivers a heavy kick to Preckwinkle ally
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Evanston declines to paint ‘eyesore’ railroad bridge in heart of town
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Baseball is back: The best Cubs and White Sox photos from spring training
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Residents, parents can apply to join panel that will interview District 64 superintendent finalists
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Scintillating Sinclair: Sophomore guard Lexie Sinclair scores 26 points as Bartlett beats Geneva in sectional
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Bayern logra valioso empate en Liverpool
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Aurora events supporting the community after Friday’s mass shooting
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs law raising Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025
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These Southland pets need new homes
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2 cats dead after Hobart house fire
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Priceless pics: 5 ways to capture better photos on your next vacation
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Health Disparities in the U.S.: The State of Heart Failure Among African Americans (Infographic)
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As Manny Machado reportedly agrees to deal with Padres, all eyes shift to Bryce Harper
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Speak Out: The Cubs, NRA
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Trump denies report that he asked Matthew Whitaker if an ally could oversee the Michael Cohen investigation
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Jussie Smollett and the next hate crime reported in Chicago
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As budget process gets underway, District 219 officials look to continue ‘flat’ spending
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Freshman center Grace Sullivan’s double-double lifts Carmel to OT win in sectional semifinals
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The Spin: Axelrod on Chicago mayor’s race | Setback for Obama Presidential Center | Pritzker signs minimum wage hike
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5 takeaways from Commissioner Rob Manfred’s news conference, including Manny Machado’s signing, Joe Ricketts’ emails and the pitch clock
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Lake Bluff selects familiar face as interim police chief while searching for permanent replacement
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Talk of the County: Trump’s State of the Union ‘worst speech since George Washington’
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Cuentos Políticos: Atentar contra la infancia
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The state can’t stop the new owners of Westlake Hospital from closing it. That wasn’t always the case.
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Shout Out: Xonhane Medina, Fenwick student spent last summer as a surgical intern
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Elgin looking for proposals for neighborhood sculptures, utility box-wrapping art
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How Amazon uses search to bigfoot small business
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Armstrong: West Aurora’s Moshe Rogers says, ‘I know whose name it was and how special it was to my family’
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Corrections and clarifications
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In wake of Aurora shooting, U.S. Reps. Bill Foster and Sean Casten push for stricter gun laws
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Lack of contested races leads to canceled primaries in five communities
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Teach a man to fill out the Tweet of the Week poll, and you amuse him for a lifetime
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New Lenox man killed in crash, coroner says
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5 takeaways from White Sox spring training, including dealing with Manny Machado’s rejection and Luis Basabe’s broken bone
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White Sox ‘in a bit of disbelief’ after Manny Machado agrees to a reported 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres
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Shout Out: Mario Rizzotti, on Italian cuisine, Lincolnwood and his weakness for desserts
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Promises, promises. Pritzker’s pension fix is more smoke and mirrors
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With new raise, Naperville Park District executive director earns $14K more than Naperville city manager
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Leaders from cities beset by gun violence offer advice to Aurora after warehouse shooting
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Aurora couple brewing up support for shooting victims’ families with #AuroraStrong coffee
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Neuqua’s Jacob Boumans, Naperville Central’s Jackson Punzel place at state after semifinal rematch
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Sterling Bay gets closer to winning public funds for $6 billion Lincoln Yards megaproject
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American Airlines offers helicopter rides, private lounges for super VIPs in LA, NYC
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Connor can: Neuqua’s Connor Boyle dominates sectional with two individual wins, two relays
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Ellas son las actrices que supuestamente ‘conspiraron’ contra Yalitza Aparicio
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Janay’s way: Roller-coaster ride ends for Janay Turner and Chicago Christian with supersectional loss
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One lesson from the Jussie Smollett investigation: The first-day story is never the whole story
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Bill Daley launches TV ad against ‘smears,’ says Ken Griffin will give another $1 million
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Disabato: Departure of Travis Moore leaves big shoes to fill for next football coach at Eisenhower
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Aurora police say they have no record of being notified warehouse shooter’s FOID card was revoked
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Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020
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In blow to Obama Presidential Center backers, judge allows lawsuit challenging Chicago’s Jackson Park location to proceed
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Michael Flynn, other Trump appointees promoted selling nuclear plants to Saudis despite objections, Democratic report says
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Fired up: Ryan Fazekas fights through ankle injury in effort to boost Valparaiso’s late-season push
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Lake County residents push Trump, Pritzker EPAs for protection from same cancer-causing gas that shut down Sterigenics
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AP source: FBI had backup plan to protect evidence in Russia investigation soon after James Comey was fired
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The Peninsula Hotels portfolio
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Notre Dame drops home game to Wake Forest in battle of struggling ACC teams
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019
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Nash bridges gap: Junior 132-pounder Drew Nash leads as Lemont tops Oak Forest, reaches state
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Lori Lightfoot, Susana Mendoza go after Toni Preckwinkle on sexual harassment allegations: ‘She has not been fair to victims’
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Hinsdale District 86 superintendent Bruce Law to leave for Highland Park, Deerfield high school district
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Toronto FC thrashed by Panama’s Independiente in CCL opener
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb, 20, 2019
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Family of Covington High teen sues Washington Post for $250 million over coverage of D.C. encounter
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How to throw a red-carpet awards party to remember at home
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From police reform to the Chicago question of whether ketchup goes on a hot dog, mayoral candidates debate