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2019 > August > 26
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Barrington officials take precautions after chlorine leak discovered at water treatment plant
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Column: Support communities hosting back-to-school drives
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Enhanced spaces, new program offerings greet School District 214 students as school year starts
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Ask Amy: Hometown visits wear thin for tired traveler
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Daywatch: Joe Walsh is taking on Trump, what all those Chicago mayoral candidates are up to and other things to know to start your day
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Letters: Mike Madigan is the boss of Illinois
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Column: A kid charged with his friend’s murder during a botched burglary in 2008 got a second chance. The teens charged in Lake County deserve one too.
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Ridgewood High to expand dual credit program, adding courses with Loyola
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Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 11, Mike Ditka
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Chicago lagging other big cities in job growth over the next decade, report says
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Nashville and New York eats hit Chicago with Hattie B’s Hot Chicken and Katz’s Deli pop-ups
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Chicago regulation didn’t kill pedicabs — they’re literally bigger than ever. But the business has changed, and some drivers say people are breaking the rules.
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Grading AP tests is grueling work, but teachers say it improves their methods
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Editorial: Stop spending public money at Peotone until airlines and shippers get on board
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The race to beat the clock on Lincoln Yards: How a delay could have stopped the megadevelopment from getting $1.3 billion in taxpayer money
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G-7 leaders agree to $20 million fund to help Brazil fight Amazon fires and repair damage
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‘Ooooh, the skulduggery!’: Inside the world of Steve McMichael, still one of the most colorful and beloved characters from the 1985 Bears
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Live in Chicago? A native even? Belt’s ‘Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook’ is required reading.
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Anti-violence worker grieves after the father of his grandchildren killed in shooting: ‘You don’t expect it to hit this close’
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Banana emergency: A fungus that may exterminate the fruit as we know it has spread to Latin America
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La Grange Park tennis tournament continues to raise funds for families in need
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This week in Chicago arts, food and drink via ChicagoNow
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For college first-years, homesickness is common, but experts say parents should be aware of its links to mental health
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It’s all about the barbecue at no-frills Arkansas diner with unpredictable hours — and a James Beard Award
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Christian Yelich and Nancy Lieberman featured in last ESPN the Magazine body issue
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Among hurdles for those with opioid addictions: Getting the drug to treat it
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Target to open 25 Disney shops inside its stores, including two in Chicago area
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Plácido Domingo gets standing ovation in first show since sexual harassment allegations
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Study finds films lag significantly in Latino representation
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Glenview could start to regulate unattended donation boxes following complaints of ‘rubbish’ left around some receptacles
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Hilton extended stay proposal likely to get Lincolnshire trustees’ approval
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Boca, River, Flamengo y Palmeiras al acecho de las semis en Libertadores
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Welcome to the ‘Lake House’, where at least 23 Northern Illinois football players have lived since 2010: ‘We still get Jordan Lynch’s mail’
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Niles proposes plan to allow marijuana sales but restrict locations
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Números de teléfono importantes en caso de tormentas y huracanes
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Las estrellas NBA del Mundial de básquet son de Europa
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Dave Chappelle hosts concert with Stevie Wonder and Chance the Rapper to honor Ohio shooting victims
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Things to do in Chicago today | Aug. 26
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4 takeaways from the White Sox-Rangers series, including the pitchers’ dominance and Yoan Moncada’s power
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Selle: Joe Walsh finds his voice in long-shot presidential bid
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Missy Elliott, Taylor Swift set to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
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Christian Yelich and Brooks Koepka in last ESPN The Magazine body print issue
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Skokie police locate missing 14-year-old
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Juicio de Harvey Weinstein aplazado hasta enero por nuevas acusaciones
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America’s seafood exports to lobster-loving China plummet, snared in tariff trap
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Talk of the County: ‘When you pull a weapon on somebody, you’re no longer a baby’
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Indonesia to move its capital from sinking and polluted Jakarta to Borneo
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New ‘Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker’ poster and footage revealed at D23 Expo
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6 months ago, they were part of the largest field of mayoral candidates in Chicago history. Here’s what the former City Hall hopefuls are doing now.
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5 things to do in the western suburbs Aug. 30-Sept. 5
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5 things to do in northwest Indiana Aug. 30-Sept. 5
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Restorative wooden body forms for deceased donors? This Valparaiso shop makes them by the thousands.
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5 takeaways from the Cubs-Nationals series, including the ugly uniforms, Ben Zobrist’s imminent return and Joe Maddon’s news conferences
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No-hitter or not, bullpens need to be ready
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Dolton mother dies after being hit by stray bullet while driving with her 4 young children
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Pitcher discovered on social media lands chance with A’s
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Deerfield parks launch new classes for fall
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United suspends flights between Chicago and Hong Kong
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Talk of the County: An FDR-like federal program would help keep young people on track
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Western Springs parade, picnic celebrates 125th anniversary of Fire Department
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GOP Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin is resigning from Congress
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Chicago Dance Crash pulls off a hip-hop take on ‘Pinocchio’ — brilliantly
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Oak Brook dentist from Burr Ridge charged for treating patients after license was revoked
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Second City alumna Ashley Nicole Black brings the funny in ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’
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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new indictment, trial delayed
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Constellation Brands losing millions on its marijuana investment
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Wine and beer flow at Libertyville festival
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Highland Park celebrates anniversary with food, art
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Column: Middle school has a lousy reputation. (Frenemies! Hormones! Lockers!) New book aims to change all that.
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Trump, after skipping climate meeting at G-7 summit, says U.S. not going to lose its wealth ‘on dreams, on windmills’
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‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ review: Jillian Bell excels as a trainwreck who gets back on the rails
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Talk of the County: Trump may be the chosen one, but by whom?
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Lake Forest kids have some fun before school starts
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See bestselling author Bassey Ikpi in Chicago Sept. 10
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France’s Macron says visit by Iran’s foreign minister to G-7 summit offers ‘roadmap’ out of nuclear impasse
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Winnetka District 36 to unveil redistricting plans at school board meeting Monday night
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
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Shout Out: Barbara Robertson, an actress whose ‘Queen’ role takes her barreling over Niagara Falls
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’: All 18 songs, ranked
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Pork Fest events draw thousands; highlights town’s roots in agriculture
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‘Good Morning America’ host Lara Spencer apologizes for Prince George ballet comment
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
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Elmhurst police investigate internet threat at IC Catholic Prep
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Column: Cubs look closer to being dismantled in the offseason than they are to playing in the World Series
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Talk of the County: ‘I’m truly shocked’ some of my friends and family members voted for, and still support, Trump
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Naperville man pleads not guilty to charges he watched neighbor girl showering, court records say
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Hace un año 10 niños murieron en uno de los incendios más mortales de Chicago, la causa aún se desconoce
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Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stumph scores big with ‘The Banana Splits Movie’ musical score
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Best Chicago happy hour deals: Aug. 22-28
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After a string of child deaths by gunfire, St. Louis is offering $100,000 to solve the killings
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The world’s largest pot farms, and how Santa Barbara opened the door
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Ancient drug paraphernalia reveals that people smoked pot in China 2,500 years ago
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Religious communities consider how much faith to put in marijuana
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5 simple ways marijuana can help you smash a hangover
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Study: Washington teens used less marijuana following legalization
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California pot taxes tick up but miss initial projections
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University of Illinois starts enforcing new smoke-free campus policy Monday
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Talk of the County: Democrats, Maher hoping recession leads to Trump defeat
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El FBI acecha al nacionalismo blanco
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Prop Thtr announces 2019-20 season
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Back-to-school 2019: Zion students collect backpacks and supplies before heading to class
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: York Dukes
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Happy International Dog Day! These local pups will brighten your social feed.
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Valparaiso bus route expands to Dune Park train station
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Lake County deputy applies tourniquet after pedestrian struck by vehicle in Beach Park
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‘We’re young on both lines’: Cristo Garza excited about Zion-Benton’s skill but sees work to be done
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Former NFL fullback Le’Ron McClain pleads for help with brain
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Ask Anna: I have to use a vibrator to have an orgasm during sex. Is that normal?
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Evanston Wildkits
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New principal, assistant principal at Olive-Mary Stitt as school year begins for Arlington Heights School District 25
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Though over budget, park district approves $190k to replace Rehm Park tennis courts
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Speak Out: Assault weapons, crosswalks
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Countdown to football: Isaiah Lowry waits his turn, makes most of chances for No. 4 West Aurora
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Hinsdale Hospital Foundation’s Junior Board serves up ice cream and fun
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The White Sox are the 6th stop and 4th organization this season for reliever Jimmy Cordero, who is emerging as an option in tight situations
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Editorial: Joe Walsh, who ran his mouth, runs for president
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Working side by side, family is the heart of Harner’s longtime success in North Aurora
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‘She reflects everything that is great about Marist’: Clemson recruit Camryn Hannah leads three-peat pursuit
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‘Aquarela’ review: Where the wild thing is (hint: everywhere)
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Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald on Andrew Luck’s decision to retire: ‘Our game is something we play; it’s not who we are’
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Food Bowl diary: Great events from the first two weeks, plus final week breakdown
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Why California is having its mildest fire season in 20 years
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Alaska salmon deaths blamed on record warm temperatures
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Climate change turns Arctic into strategic, economic hotspot
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Recovery continues in Houston area 2 years after Harvey hit
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Tony Baranek’s top 10 teams, 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2019 girls volleyball season
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Trump ‘es cruel. Alimenta la intolerancia. Es incompetente … Es un narcisista’: asegura aspirante republicano a la presidencia de EEUU
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Drive-up dry cleaning kiosk for busy Libertyville shopping center sparks debate over safety
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Ridgewood Rebels
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Brave book ‘Chicagohoodz’ offers an illustrated history, of sorts, of Chicago street gangs
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Aurora gets grant for financial counseling center
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Quickly
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Andrew Luck through the years
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Bail set at $3k for Valparaiso man charged with slashing former KFC co-worker’s hand with ‘a big tactical knife’
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Chicago Teachers Union rejects new contract proposal, setting the clock for a possible strike; mayor counters there’s ‘real money on the table’
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Western Springs residents seek water discount due to discoloration
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The science behind slime
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Un estudio revela que los latinos están poco representados en el cine, pese a ser un público frecuente
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Chicagoan will spend the week jumping from a plane at Wingsuit Flying World Cup: ‘Most of us are not adrenaline junkies’
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A city council candidate in Michigan who said she wants to keep her town white ‘as much as possible’ withdraws from council race
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Plácido Domingo fue ovacionado de pie en Salzburgo
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México extradita hijo de ex NFL acusado de matar a sus padres
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Officials from Uganda coming to Aurora
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‘Los invito a conquistar sus sueños’
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Countdown to football: Lance Swain looks to play with ‘energy,’ bring the heat for No. 4 Mount Carmel
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Hammond YMCA gets expanded weight room, Kids Zone as part of $3 million renovation
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Pachuca de Palermo amenaza a un América diezmado en el fútbol mexicano
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‘An entire block is living in fear’: Police investigate third shots-fired call this year at same Round Lake Park address
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Safety de Patriots declara inocencia ante cargo por cocaína
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Survey results show Oak Park resident satisfaction with park district, support for community rec center
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El ‘Pony’ Ruiz y Vuoso, dos ‘tapatíos’ extranjeros en Chicago
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New school year gets underway at Barrington School District 220 as officials await chance to educate parents on upcoming ballot referendum
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University Park schools shut off drinking fountains amid village’s ongoing lead contamination issues
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Eddie Murphy to host ‘SNL’ for the first time in 35 years
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Zion to allow recreational marijuana sales, tasks attorneys with drafting ordinances
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‘Big’ Papi contrata ex policía para investigar su agresión
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Hijos de curas luchan por romper el silencio
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Bolsorano es ‘extraordinariamente irrespetuoso’, las relaciones franco-brasileñas se degradan
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Another half inch to 1 inch possible in Chicago from evening and overnight rain, forecasters say
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Pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train near Elgin Big Timber station, officials said
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Rare, early John Belushi highlights Talia Shire’s reunion tour of ‘Old Boyfriends,’ tonight only at the Music Box
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KFC to test Beyond Meat plant-based ‘chicken’ nuggets and wings
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Here are all the new food offerings at Soldier Field for the Bears’ 100th season
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Former Hinsdale Unitarian Church pastor and La Grange resident Edward Searl’s life to be celebrated at Sept. 21 memorial service
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6 homes evacuated after gas leak on Elmwood Avenue in Evanston
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Meet the Chicago-area contestants headed to the national finals of ‘American Ninja Warrior’
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Fashion’s Isabel Toledo, designer for Michelle Obama, dies
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Tras perder a su entrenador, Puig se desinfla en US Open
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The Spin: The rush to OK Lincoln Yards tax subsidy | CTU’s strike talk | Joe Walsh vs. President Donald Trump
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Armored car driver stole more than $500,000 in coins from Chicago company, police say
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Column: The truth about race-baiting that Trump supporters don’t want to hear
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Home on Lake Michigan, designed by architect Paul Schweikher, listed for $2.75 million
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Letters: We need rent control in Chicago
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Big Ten preseason power rankings: It’s apparently open season on Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh
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Lake Bluff Public Library looks to modernize after celebrating 100th anniversary
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Once obscured by weeds, sculpture by French artist set to become ‘centerpiece’ at Governors State University
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Entries sought for St. Charles Scarecrow Festival contest
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Commentary: The FCC needs to update its cellphone tests for radiofrequency radiation
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Muere Vince Naimoli, dueño original de los Rays de Tampa Bay
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A $27M building addition, expanded lunch menu greets Stevenson High School students for start of new year
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Eisenhower HS grad wounded in New Mexico shooting
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1 man dies in East Garfield Park shooting, another wounded, police say
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Protesters seeks answers in Gary police shooting
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Hundreds stranded when fatal crash shuts highway leading to the Burning Man festival
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Podría estallar la huelga en escuelas de CPS
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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 million after Oklahoma judge finds the drugmaker helped fuel the state’s opioid crisis
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Loyola Ramblers
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El último adiós a Celso Piña
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Police: Two jailed after chase ends with car hitting Gary theater
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Leyden Eagles
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Venezolanos huyen por miles a Ecuador
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Suburban U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi becomes 10th Democrat in Illinois’ House delegation to back impeachment proceedings against President Trump
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Lauretana Italian Feast will take place in Niles Labor Day weekend
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Aurora examines bids to demolish old motels north of I-88
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Corrections and clarifications
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Editorial: Pension, bond lawsuit should get its day in court
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Maine South Hawks
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College of DuPage officials, union trade barbs as mediation over faculty contract set to begin
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Landske attorney blames grief in 2018 Hobart shooting death
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3 things we learned at Bears practice, including how wide receiver Anthony Miller is feeling as the Bears gear up for Week 1
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Elmwood Park Tigers
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Oak Park resident selected as new village HR director
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Street closures will greet fans headed to the free festival before the Bears-Packers opener
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Editorial: The clout questions facing Dan Webb as he probes the Foxx-Smollett case
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Oak Park police: Teenager, boy as young as 10 steal car from owner at gunpoint
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Home Avenue pedestrian bridge above I-290 to close for a month; use detour
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Commentary: The government wants your DNA. Don’t run away.
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Man, 13-year old girl identified in fatal Round Lake Beach crash
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Shout Out: Alanna Chiefari teams with Holy Name to provide school supplies to kids; coffee purchases Sept. 1 go towards the cause
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Hinsdale Central Red Devils
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Tinley Park Post Office evacuated after suspicious backpack found
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Maine East Blue Demons
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Setters Rachel Rossman and Olivia Panepinto next in Crown Point’s mentoring pipeline
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At the McHenry VFW Queen of Hearts raffle Tuesday night, they won’t stop drawing tickets until there’s a $2.7 million grand prize winner
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Dave Melton’s top 10 teams, top 20 players in Northwest Indiana for the 2019 girls volleyball season
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: IC Catholic Knights
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Knowles: Pregnancy-related deaths discussed at hearing in Oak Lawn
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Doug Baldwin moving his focus from football to philanthropy
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Will County applicants sought for Metra board
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: OPRF Huskies
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Pioneer Press 2019 football preview: Notre Dame Dons
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
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Serena Williams routs Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the U.S. Open
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Police looking for man suspected of 4 sexual assaults at gunpoint on the South Side