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2020 > June > 23
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Deerfield advancing Northwest Quadrant plans in time to get federal grant to pay bulk of roadwork costs
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Blood drive, free COVID-19 antibody testing in Norridge Thursday
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Daily horoscope for June 23, 2020
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Ask Amy: Isolation has worn down wife’s spirit (and hygiene)
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‘Irresistible’ review: Jon Stewart’s breathtakingly bad political ‘comedy’
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Whitney Cummings and Amy Schumer react to allegations against Chris D’Elia
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Shemekia Copeland addresses our troubled times with ‘Uncivil War’
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Daywatch: Illinois to enter phase 4 of reopening on Friday, protests’ impact on coronavirus in Chicago and Laurence Holmes’ must-listen radio
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PLOWS Council on Aging urges awareness of elder abuse, especially during pandemic
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Starbucks is adding plant-based sausage sandwich to its breakfast menu
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Celebrating Juneteenth, car caravan travels Oak Park, Elmwood Park, River Forest border
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Southtowners: New Lenox fire lieutenant receives professional designation
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What will college football look like when it returns — and is it even smart to play now?
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Apple previews new iPhone software, face masks on personalized emojis and a hand-washing detector on watch
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Rising COVID-19 infections in US, around the world show pandemic battle not over
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Trump administration extends visa ban to non-immigrants
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Free ‘Do the Right Thing’ rental; Spike Lee talk offered
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Sports media giant Bill Simmons playing defense about lack of diversity at The Ringer
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Three boys escape from police custody while in transport to Chicago’s juvenile center
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2 women dead, 1 wounded in domestic shooting in Gresham neighborhood
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Chicago’s violent weekend renews search for answers in a tense city, points again to entrenched problems
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Column: Jeanne Gang-designed, soon to open Vista Tower adds to Chicago’s impressive gallery of ‘down-the-alley’ views
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My worst moment: Joel McHale and the really, really, REALLY tough comedy crowd
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A controversial Netflix show took on police in schools. It left one advocate in tears
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Los ‘Ángeles de las vías’, verdaderos salvavidas
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El número uno del tenis mundial da positivo por coronavirus
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Grandes Ligas cerca de confirmar temporada
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En Quito, ‘la mitad de la población’ tiene coronavirus
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Beloved 30-year old African tortoise reunited with owner after stroll through Morton Grove neighborhood
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Chef Mariya Russell leaving Kumiko/Kikko. 1st Black woman to earn Michelin star cites exhaustion.
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Ed Perkins on travel: Honest hotel price comparisons — at last
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Here are the top 25 Pride anthems of all time
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Muere el director de cine Joel Schumacher
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Juez obliga a Bolsonaro a usar mascarilla en Brasilia
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Teatro abre sus puertas con plantas como público
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The scientist, the air and the virus
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Speak Out: It’s hard to judge history with statues being removed
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México va contra empresas que defraudaron 2,465 mdd al fisco
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A multibillion-dollar opportunity: Virus-proofing the new office
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Grandson of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas opens ‘fast-casual’ burger restaurant in Kildeer and holds virtual grand opening
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Trump ordena detener a quien destruya monumentos
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A multibillion-dollar opportunity: Virus-proofing the new office
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Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors
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What to stream: The best of Joel Schumacher
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Coronavirus lockdowns increase poaching in Asia, Africa
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Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors
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Sears name disappearing from another Chicago-area building. Hoffman Estates arena gets a new name this fall.
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Prestigious wine organization drops use of term ‘master’
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Eating Thai fruit demands serious effort but delivers sublime reward
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Health officials had to face a pandemic. Then came the death threats.
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Community news
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Eating Thai fruit demands serious effort but delivers sublime reward
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Disabato: Peoria always rolled out the red carpet for the state finals in boys basketball, but that isn’t enough anymore
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La temporada 2 de The Witcher ya tiene fecha para reanudar su rodaje
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‘Magic: The Gathering’ pulls racist playing cards from popular game
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Man on bike slaps two women at Aurora park, police say
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Sahara dust blankets Caribbean, heads to U.S.
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How to do a mixed grill for all your summer cookouts
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Bars, strip clubs and churches: US virus outbreaks enter unwieldy phase
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Comings & Goings: Raising Cane’s crew sews 1,000 masks
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Sidelined by pandemic, RailCats focus on other summer events at Steel Yard and 2021 season: ‘We want to keep this place active.’
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University of Cincinnati removes Marge Schott’s name from its baseball stadium and library archive
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Steppenwolf adjusts season, now plans to resume in December
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OPINIÓN/¡Jueguen a la pelota! Vale la pena intentarlo
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Fuerte sismo se registra en el sur de México
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Jewel, Aldi bagged salads linked to outbreak of intestinal parasite
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Illinois movie theater owners push for 50% capacity rather than 50-person limit when they reopen during Phase 4 of the state COVID-19 plan
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Endangered dragonfly larvae from South Dakota released into Lockport Prairie
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Letter: Booth Cottage efforts not fiscally responsible
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Museo retirará estatua de Theodore Roosevelt
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Older adults may be left out of some COVID-19 trials
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More than 700 Joliet nurses could strike as early as July 4
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Michelle Goldberg column: America is too broken to fight the coronavirus
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Exercising while wearing a mask
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Chicago Red Stars set their roster for the NWSL Challenge Cup — and they are bringing a full squad that includes Julie Ertz, Alyssa Naeher and Kealia Watt
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Construction begins on Northbrook marijuana dispensary
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Bars, strip clubs and churches: US virus outbreaks enter unwieldy phase
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Lessons on coronavirus testing from the adult film industry
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Despite pandemic, Yorkville plans Fourth of July neighborhood vehicle parades, fireworks
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Short stretch of 31st Street reduced to one lane in each direction through September for Nicor work
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Trump says he’ll issue executive order to protect monuments that have been targets of activists
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Ancient Rome was teetering. Then a volcano erupted 6,000 miles away.
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Wally the goat joins outdoor yoga class in Clarendon Hills
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Ross Douthat column: The second defeat of Bernie Sanders
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Paul Krugman column: A plague of willful ignorance
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Zanardi sigue estable, pero sin salir del coma
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Gail Collins and Bret Stephens column: Biden is wondering why Bolton suddenly likes him
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A plan to install electric truck charging stations up and down the West Coast
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Cardinal Cupich to ordain seven at Niles church: new priests have ties to Park Ridge, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, Northbrook, Glenview, Mundelein
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How to remove window tint
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Pennsylvania man who accused police of wrongful arrest saves officer from burning car outside his apartment
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Pickup truck love has America addicted, willing to sacrifice booze and coffee and…
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Acusan a soldado de EEUU de planear atentado contra su unidad
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Are summer camps safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? New state guidelines advise social distancing, small groups and day programs only.
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Mel Gibson asked Jewish actress Winona Ryder if she was an ‘oven dodger,’ she says
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‘Holy cow, this came out of nowhere’: Deerfield 7-footer Brandon Lieb was headed for prep school. Then coaches from Power Five programs started calling.
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Bill Cosby granted appeal in Pennsylvania sex assault conviction
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South Chicago Heights police seek driver involved in fatal hit-and-run crash
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Teens are leading an effort to rename a Kenilworth school. But siblings from the family they suggested naming the school after aren’t convinced.
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Ex-FBI agent charged with hoarding top-secret government documents
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Skokie man makes 250th donation of blood or plasma: ‘A little thing I can do to help people’
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Police investigate ‘White Lives Matter’ banner at a Premier League soccer match
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Lake Theatre hopeful to reopen in July following phase four state reopening announcement
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El fútbol de Ecuador ya tiene fecha de vuelta
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Pets of the week
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Fireworks sales in Indiana
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Spotify desvela las canciones que más van a sonar este verano
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Quickly
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15 more coronavirus deaths in Kane County, bringing total to 239
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Column: Chicago can ‘partner’ with its police, with their help
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Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies
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Dreamers, attorneys in Elgin weigh in on Supreme Court’s DACA decision: ‘At least we have some hope for now’
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Fatmans in Gurnee reopening corresponds with remodeling
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Chicago setting up mobile COVID-19 testing sites to help monitor disease
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European Union may bar American travelers as it reopens borders, citing failures on coronavirus
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15 minor league baseball teams sue insurance providers over denied coronavirus claims
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Speak Out: Quarry complaints, racism, unrest
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Q&A: Jon Stewart is still fighting for the middle ground
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Trump y un mitin lleno de asientos vacíos
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Las Vegas casinos giving gamblers $20 to wear masks
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Naperville City Council might allow up to 3 recreational marijuana businesses to open
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Editorial: Make Mekhi James’ death a springboard for change on South, West sides
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Investigan un positivo por covid-19 en trillizos recién nacidos
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Letters: Outsider is ignorant of the reality of Chicago’s improv scene
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Saltan las alarmas por la rodilla del ‘Kun’ Agüero
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Niles North and Niles West graduates celebrate with virtual ceremony
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Naperville motorist charged with DUI after crash injures woman, shuts down Naper Blvd. for 5 hours
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Man killed in tree trimming fall in Ogden Dunes
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Commentary: The average age of new US senators is late 50s. We need younger candidates.
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Estrella porno Ron Jeremy es acusado de violación
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Illinois man, 18, drowned at Indiana Dunes, coroner says
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Novak Djokovic, the No. 1-ranked tennis player, and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus
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Mercury Theater
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Conmebol reparte seis millones entre sus clubes
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Lake County reports three new COVID-19 deaths; Indiana reports 14 new deaths since June 17
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India Day celebration canceled in Naperville
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Officials at Winnetka, Wilmette schools want to reopen in the fall. But what that looks like has yet to be decided.
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Osteoporosis: evite un mal mayor
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Sneak attack: Get some extra veggies in your pizza
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Estrellas del fútbol femenino de EEUU renuncian a jugar torneo
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The Kitchn: Finally, a delicious homemade veggie burger that won’t fall apart on the grill
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Rare Boba Fett ‘Star Wars’ action figure hits eBay for $225,000
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Recreational pot laws may increase traffic deaths, studies say
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Tom Brady continues group workouts despite NFLPA recommendation
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LAX will try thermal cameras to spot travelers with COVID-19
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7 outdoor ideas for a luxurious staycation
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L.A.’s ‘social equity’ program for cannabis licenses under scrutiny
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Police: Three men rob residents at gunpoint Friday in southeast Oak Park; phones, wallets taken
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Six things to know before buying CBD for the first time
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Glenview and Northbrook officials adjust Fourth of July parades to align with social distancing guidelines
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Commentary: Why did the Mercury Theater — one of Chicago’s great, intimate stages — close?
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DIY summer treats — from ice tray popsicles to homemade ice cream cake
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Oak Park to host public review of policing, hire consultant to look at procedures
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Belvidere man found in Little Calumet River had been shot multiple times
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The best Black + Decker lawn mower
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Aurora man charged with DUI after crash
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The best Hamilton Beach coffee maker
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The best coffee container
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The best hybrid grill
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The best Chemex coffee maker
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The best Coleman cooler
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The best room divider
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The best computer science book
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The best freshwater trolling motor
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A fire within drives Ball State recruit Jenelle Rogers, who now has an Honorary ESPY to show for success in two sports at Oswego
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El historiador Núñez Seixas, sobre los ataques a estatuas: ‘Pagan justos por pecadores’
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The best garden tool organizer
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Flip-flopping over vacation
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Southland crime: Gold from a sultan scam, and more
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Does the 24-hour rule apply to this Sun Country Airlines ticket? Travel Troubleshooter investigates.
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Two Sheridan Road bridges in Glencoe closed for restoration through August
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Empiezan a llegar los equipos a Florida para reinicio de la NBA
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Mourners bid farewell to Rayshard Brooks at historic church
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A Fourth with no fireworks? Navy Pier has canceled Independence Day firework display
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Elgin fireworks enforcement detail working earlier than usual this year
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Saranne Milano, Western Springs’ first female village president, dies at 80
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Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
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Sports lookback: Chris Sale becomes fastest pitcher in MLB history to 2,000 strikeouts
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Lincolnshire reverses on Fourth of July fireworks, scrapping plans for a display over ‘caution for public safety’ amid pandemic
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Column: Getting tough with the maskless is the quickest way back to normal
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Waukegan police investigating shooting that left North Chicago man with minor injury
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Aurora looking at downtown sewer, parking improvements
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Revelado el cameo secreto de Mark Hamill en The Mandalorian, la serie de Star Wars
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31-year-old bicyclist trapped under truck, critically hurt in Northwest Side collision
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Portage man sentenced to 30 years for fatally injuring his girlfriend’s 19-month-old toddler
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Niles opens summer camps, golf, park activities; Morton Grove, Lincolnwood making plans
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Rosati’s Pizza CEO dead at 70. ‘He was the ringleader all the way through.’
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Federal prosecutor says Trump ally Roger Stone was ‘treated differently’
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Talk of the County: Refusing to wear a mask hurts the economy
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DePaul basketball adds Brian Patrick, a graduate transfer from Purdue Fort Wayne who also played at Kansas State
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Oak Brook officials considering legal action to remove red-light cameras
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Lawsuit alleges Chicago police routinely deny arrestees the ability to call, meet with defense attorneys
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Social distance ambassadors patrol lakefront
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Cameron Champ becomes the 2nd PGA Tour player to test positive for the coronavirus
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James Rodríguez: ‘Quisiera saber por qué no juego en el Real Madrid’
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Aurora man gets 11 years in prison for running over his ex-girlfriend’s mom with a minivan
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Infrastructure top of mind as Waukegan moves forward with taxing district around proposed casino
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Vai’s offers Italian food — both traditional and unusual
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Northbrook Farmers Market opens for the season with health rules in place
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Want to spend a day writing, working at Hemingway’s desk in his Oak Park home? Now you can
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Crosby: Uncovering our many feelings about wearing face masks
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Schneider addresses crowd at racial equality demonstration organized by group of Stevenson High School students
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Valparaiso man, uncle of State Rep. Mara Candelaria-Reardon celebrates 105th birthday amid COVID-19
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Waukegan COVID-19 testing site now accepting walk-ups
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Plan commission will hold public hearing for amended solar panel farm ordinance
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Unemployed due to COVID-19 spread, author creates books and mural to aid her nieces, pay tribute to essential workers
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Franklin Park’s Pool on Pacific won’t open this summer
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All twitter, no stake: Research required if you want employer that backs up words with action
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Unusual salvo of fireworks in Chicago as city sees 700% jump in calls
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Cops: 2 women killed in Gresham were trying to help relative escape domestic abuse
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Rakitic desatasca al Barcelona, que mete presión al Real Madrid
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Aurora looks at projects for neighborhood flooding issues
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Fact check: Sober science weighs in on Trump’s virus take
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Ceiling fans will particularly enjoy this Tweet of the Week survey
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The Spin: Pritzker clears the way for schools to hold in-person classes this fall | Pressure’s on Mayor Lightfoot to push back on police contract to win reforms | City fireworks complaints skyrocket
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University of Chicago closes investigation into economist over Martin Luther King Jr. comments, reinstates professor as journal editor
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Trump’s brother seeks to halt family tell-all book
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Suburbs report numbers of COVID-19 cases this week; some towns slow rate of growth
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Northwestern offers buyouts to 4,000 employees
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened June 23 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington and Tamika Mallory added to Essence Festival’s ‘unstoppable’ virtual experience
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At least 5 dead after powerful earthquake shakes southern, central Mexico, sending thousands of people into the streets
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Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Congress next few weeks are critical to tamping down COVID-19 spikes, says Trump didn’t ask to slow down testing
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Amid coronavirus crisis, ‘The Young and the Restless’ may resume production July 6
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DUI charges filed against Chicago woman and man after good Samaritan fatally struck on Dan Ryan Expressway, police say
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Cards Against Humanity co-founder Max Temkin steps down amid accusations of racist, sexist Chicago office
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4 injured in drive-by shooting while standing outside residence in Chicago’s Burnside neighborhood, police say
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George R.R. Martin hints at 2021 ‘Winds of Winter’ completion date
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Column: A 60-game MLB season might not sound like much. But pulling it off with the coronavirus still out there would be a major feat.
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Illinois offers guidelines for schools to reopen classrooms this fall, but questions remain
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Local ham-radio fans getting geared up for ‘Field Day 2020,’ despite limits on big event
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Tom Brady still working out with Buccaneers teammates even after the NFLPA advised against group practices
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Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired
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CPD seeks to fire 3 cops for uses of force caught on video, alleged false statements
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MLB issues a 60-game schedule set to begin July 23 or 24. There also will be a universal DH this season.
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The rope found hanging in Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage was a coincidence, the FBI says
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Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic tests positive for coronavirus, while Lakers’ Avery Bradley says he will sit out resumption of NBA season
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‘Riverdale’ actors come to defense of accused castmates