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- ‘That motivated me’: De La Salle’s DaJuan Bates wins friendly wager, but St. Laurence’s Darius Wilson bests his buddy in the end.
- Daily horoscope for February 25, 2021
- Ask Amy: Surgeon’s risky behavior must be addressed
- Column: Gov. Cuomo and the science of political decay
- Condo Adviser: Can a condo board require residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
- Column: It’s time to rethink Black History Month
- This day in history, February 25: President Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines after 20 years of rule in the wake of a tainted election
- Daywatch: Illinois expands vaccine access but Chicago will not, lakefront on endangered buildings list and 10 homes with outdoor space
- Measures trustees approved for Barrington businesses point to ‘positive reinvestments’ in the village, officials say
- Indiana clamps down on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, clinics
- Pfizer testing whether third dose of vaccine would ward off COVID-19 mutations
- Engineering consultant advises Lincolnshire trustees that village water system OK for next 20 years
- Home Bodies: Dance with Ashley Rockwood of Free Mvmt Shop
- Home Bodies: Basic fitness with YMCA of Metro Chicago
- DuPage ready to resume jury trials in March using new COVID-safe courtroom, adding new HVAC system
- Column: Podcast explores manhood, from masculinity to vulnerability and every nuance in between
- How did ‘Drivers License’ become the song of 2021? By exalting in the power of teen-girl melodrama
- ‘United States vs. Billie Holiday’ review: In a nervy, unconventional biopic, Andra Day triumphs as Lady Day
- Column: Will people come back to live entertainment in Chicago? About 150,000 people already have.
- ‘Mandela’ exhibit tells story of South African freedom fight at Illinois Holocaust Museum
- Column: Tom Ricketts’ annual speech at Chicago Cubs spring training was delayed — here are highlights from his previous ones, from TV and tattoo talk to Trump tweets
- Gary will take part in universal income pilot program: 125 residents to receive $500 a month for a year
- Once heralded sports resort project headed back to starting line: ‘We’re plowing forward on foreclosure’
- Brett Ratner’s Milli Vanilli biopic dropped by Millennium Media after Time’s Up reignites sexual assault allegations
- How Paramount+ plans to scale the streaming mountain with new episodes of ‘Frasier,’ ‘Rugrats’ and more
- Don’t pass on Johnson & Johnson vaccine for more effective shots, Dr. Anthony Fauci says
- Man pleads guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of Illinois state trooper
- Wisconsin residents flocked outdoors during pandemic, finds report, whose authors suggest more funding for parks
- Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, gunmen steal two of singer’s French bulldogs: ‘We are all in shock’
- 3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 5th win in 6 games, including the late foul — maybe? — on Ricky Rubio and Coby White getting up shots postgame
- Warren Township District 121 to cut up to 15 positions; future staff and class reductions possible
- US jobless claims fall to 730,000 but layoffs remain high
- Detroit science center no longer planning for RoboCop statue
- The flu has virtually disappeared from US, thanks to COVID-19 measures
- Inspector general’s Boeing 737 Max probe names 14 things that must be done to restore faith in FAA, air safety
- Ask Angie’s List: How to prevent bathroom mold
- NBC pulls ‘Nurses’ episode over accusations of anti-Semitism
- Northwestern and Michigan create a rivalry trophy to honor George Jewett, the Big Ten’s 1st Black football player
- ‘The Mighty Ducks’ coaxes Emilio Estevez back into acting
- Tree-planting program aims to make Waukegan a little greener
- Tips on caring for your dog’s teeth
- Exoneran de racismo a futbolista en México
- Marvel’s Wanda has a future, but ‘WandaVision’ fate unclear
- Illinois begins offering COVID-19 vaccine to people with health conditions, but most Chicago-area counties will not. Here’s why.
- Porter County expected to begin receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
- Recorrido de antorcha olímpica comenzaría en un mes
- Póngase la vacuna, no importa cuál: Fauci
- Pixar’s ‘Luca’ trailer is a heartwarming Italian vacation with a sea monster twist
- To vaccinate veterans, health care workers must cross mountains, plains and tundra
- How to organize and declutter your home, room by room
- COVID-19 interrupted a generation of theater artists. Now they wonder what’s next
- Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ trailer plans a Las Vegas heist in a zombie apocalypse
- Morrone: ‘En pandemia es importante conectarse a través de la música’
- Navy veteran in mental health crisis died after California police officer knelt on his neck, family claims
- Emma Coronel pasó de vivir en la obscuridad a celebridad
- 2 officers, 1 other driver injured in rear-end crash on Near North Side, police say
- Speak Out reader opinion: Criminal justice bill is an insult to law-abiding citizens
- As McDonald’s joins the chicken sandwich wars with three new options, how do other fast food chains stack up?
- Pfizer estudia tercera dosis de vacuna contra versiones mutantes del coronavirus
- Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Friday, Feb. 26
- Garth Brooks says wife Trisha Yearwood has COVID: ‘She’s a fighter’
- Artist Santiago X makes his mark
- Estudio: 1ra dosis de vacuna de Pfizer es bastante efectiva
- EEUU reduce la pena a testigo del juicio contra ‘El Chapo’
- Muere ahogado padre de porteros brasileños del Liverpool y Fluminense
- Trump’s tax records now in hands of New York prosecutor
- The death of a Northbrook teenager has focused a shattered community’s attention on mental health
- Economía de EEUU crece a 4,1% en último trimestre de 2020
- Northwest Indiana local scores for Friday, Feb. 26
- My Pet World: Handling dogs who pull on leashes
- Self-defense or murder? Fatal shooting of UCF graduate divides law enforcement
- Republicanos se oponen en bloque al plan económico de Biden
- ¿Por qué Olivia Rodrigo domina los Billboard con ‘Drivers License’?
- Coiled snake earthworks installation from artist Santiago X and the American Indian Center is planned for Horner Park
- Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Friday, Feb. 26, 2021
- Biden retira prohibición que bloqueaba la inmigración legal
- Las agencias temporales han sido acusadas durante mucho tiempo de discriminar a los solicitantes de empleo negros. Un experimento se propuso probarlo
- Yildirim, de sparring a retador de ‘Canelo’
- ‘G.I. Joe’ live-action series focused on Lady Jaye in the works at Amazon
- U.S. Steel Yard renovations, new field projects OK’d in Gary; 3 seating sections to be replaced by a berm
- Nursing homes, once COVID-19 hotspots, outpace the rest of the US in virus declines
- Extécnico del Chicago Fire dirigirá selección de Puerto Rico
- Column: After giving away 25,000 meals, Evanston’s Gyros Planet and Taqueria is set to close Saturday. ‘This restaurant was our dream.’
- Scientists may have solved a 62-year-old mystery over the deaths of 9 hikers in the freezing Russian wilderness
- Investigan a alcalde de Buenos Aires por reparto de vacunas
- Waubonsie teen’s #payitbackwards effort uses Degeneres’ cash to help Loaves & Fishes, Make-a-Wish
- Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
- New investigations started as Valparaiso man awaits court date: Police
- Column: Jolo Amoranto’s breakout season for Andrew began in the backyard, playing one-on-one against his toughest opponent. His dad.
- Procuran impedir entrega de inmigrantes presos a Inmigración
- Best outdoor activities for winter
- Best stylish winter accessories
- Balean al paseador de perros de Lady Gaga y le roban dos
- What should you do with your garden during winter?
- How to style a dress for winter
- The best tablet for college
- 20 things we think we know about the Chicago Blackhawks after the first 20 games, including a ‘culture club’ and Patrick Kane’s importance despite the youth movement
- The best Chromebox
- The best king bed frame
- The best masonry drill bit sets
- The best laptop for seniors
- Column: Through fears and tears, Reavis senior Araceli Hernandez found the ‘courage to go through hard things.’ And to beat leukemia.
- Thierry Henry renuncia y se va de la MLS
- Column: Nuclear war was barely averted in 1983. Let that guide US-China relations now.
- With some mail-in ballots and write-in votes still to be counted, Evanston aldermanic primary races could come down to the wire
- Woman who sued DuPage County sheriff to receive methadone treatment in jail loses court fight but could still get her meds
- Recruiting notes: Junior tackle Josh Sears can emulate several former Libertyville linemen who played in college. It starts with his father.
- Elmhurst District 205 school board candidates ‘face off’ virtually in League of Women Voters forum
- Ayo Dosunmu is out for No. 5 Illinois’ game tonight against Nebraska with a ‘facial injury’
- ‘Blinding Lights’ y otros éxitos desairados por los Grammy
- Post-Tribune boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Friday, Feb. 26, 2021
- Op-ed: QAnon, the Holocaust and the deadly power of conspiracy theories
- 2021 Buick Envision’s new looks, features have the feel of a hit
- Madigan elige otro sucesor, su primera opción renunció por ‘supuesta conducta cuestionable’
- La fiscalía de Manhattan ya tiene las declaraciones de impuestos de Trump
- Naperville vaccine ‘buddies’ work day and night to help seniors book COVID-19 vaccination appointments
- Chicago will start trashing ‘dibs’ parking placeholders starting next week
- Crown Point cancels annual St. Pat’s parade; corned beef and cabbage dinners again to be available for pickup
- State system temporarily locks some unemployed Illinoisans out of their accounts, delaying benefits
- Rebuild Illinois money to help fund development projects in Alsip, Calumet Park
- Boys basketball notes: Citing ‘personal reasons,’ Jason Mead to step down as Waubonsie Valley’s coach at end of the season
- Trump’s false fraud claims to be key theme at CPAC, the first significant Republican gathering since the 2020 election
- The do’s and don’ts on social media for vaccine haves and have-nots
- Are stimulus checks taxable? 5 things to keep in mind when filling out your 2020 income taxes
- 3 misconceptions about remote work and how to manage them
- Pandemic ruined your motivation? Here are 3 scientifically proven ways to get it back
- 4 types of insurance retirees don’t need
- Ask Anna: How to talk to your parents about sex
- Registration opens for Northbrook, Glenview Park District summer camps
- Boys basketball notes: Senior forward Chrishawn Christmas has found his role at West Side. It’s ‘a little of everything,’ yet it’s a lot.
- Twitter permitiría a usuarios cobrar a sus seguidores por acceso especial
- Homer Glen schedules special events to celebrate its 20th anniversary
- Wisconsin state senator proposes national anthem requirement for sporting events held in publicly funded venues
- Los éxitos No. 1 de cada año, nominados al Grammy o no
- A real-life video game: Here’s what to know about the Fan Controlled Football League
- A los 82 años, el Viejo Steve conquista internet en TikTok
- O los quita o los pierde, a la basura los ‘dibs’ por limpieza de calles
- Milwaukee Rep announces reopening for live theater in April
- GameStop is surging again, but why? Here are 6 things to know.
- Tiger Woods no recuerda el accidente que le destrozó la pierna derecha
- Letters: Provisions in Illinois’ criminal justice reform bill have been considered, debated for years
- Activists ‘disappointed and not surprised’ after $181.7M of Cook County’s coronavirus relief funding spent on reimbursing sheriff’s office payroll
- Park Ridge aldermen green light citizens group to help city with environmental sustainability
- Can Evanston’s downtown movie house find a new tenant? Here’s why it looks likely.
- After Russell Wilson’s agent says the Chicago Bears are among the teams the QB would agree to be traded to, Tarik Cohen summarizes the city’s response: ‘You called bro?’
- Crown Point’s Jessica Carrothers will meet Brownsburg’s Ally Becki in a state final again. But it’s not fifth grade anymore.
- Ms. Biscuit, a legendary South Side breakfast spot, is reopening at last. ‘Our family is mustering up everything we have to keep the dream alive.’
- Baja el ‘boom’ de las pizzas por la pandemia
- As COVID-19 hospital numbers fall across the Midwest, fatigued medical staff get relief at last
- Best Buy cut 5,000 jobs this month, even as online sales soared during pandemic
- Column: Paramount leaders ‘optimistic’ as downtown Aurora theater works toward summer reopening
- U.S. Reps. Marie Newman and Marjorie Taylor Greene feud over LGBTQ rights
- Victoria Abril, sobre las vacunas: ‘Estamos siendo usados como cobayas’
- Biden marks 50M vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office, on track to exceed 100 day distribution goal
- Father of murdered Elgin toddler waits outside prison on day killer freed: ‘I want him to see someone is here for her’
- Cuba realizará ensayo final de ‘Soberana 02’ y ‘Abdalá’, dos vacunas para el COVID-19
- Guest column: Purdue Northwest scholars and community experts to discuss ‘the post-COVID world’
- United Center to serve as mass COVID-19 vaccination site, sources say
- New or used? Either way, price hikes squeeze US auto buyers
- Girl Scouts innovate with annual cookie sales, even taking craft beer pairing with Flossmoor Station virtual
- FIFA archiva caso de sobornos contra Beckenbauer
- Cook County sheriff fields complaint about couple having sex during court videoconference
- ‘Grand Theft Auto’ blamed for recent surge in carjackings in Chicago. Gaming experts object to proposed Illinois sales ban.
- Texas, furiosa tras los apagones; cuestionamientos fuertes
- Column: Roll up your sleeves, vaccine refuseniks. Stop endangering my life and yours.
- Man’s murder conviction upheld in death of Chesterton bartender; Christopher Dillard was sentenced to 65 years
- Exentrenador de gimnasia olímpica se suicida horas después de ser acusado por tráfico de personas
- Oak Park board to pursue apology for past harms against Black residents, but trustees divided on reparations proposals
- Elmhurst council candidates in 1st and 3rd wards speak in League of Women Voters forum
- Lawyer for Britney Spears’ dad defends him, but #FreeBritney fans aren’t having it
- EEUU trata de agilizar la liberación de niños migrantes
- West Side man charged with killing ex-girlfriend in South Shore in April after they argued following downtown car crash
- Birthday parties back on the calendar as pandemic restrictions loosen
- ‘Reply All’ podcast paused amid charges of toxic behavior
- University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth to answer reader questions about ethical issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines Monday on Facebook Live
- Rebasan límite de cacería de lobos en Wisconsin en 72 horas
- Column: Russell Wilson reportedly has the Chicago Bears on his short list. But would the Seattle Seahawks actually trade their franchise QB — and at what cost?
- Illinois Tollway will permanently end cash toll collections nearly a year after switching to all-electronic payments
- Mundelein mayoral candidates talk downtown, village finances in MHS forum
- Editorial: Mr. Viagra continues to deliver in ongoing city, state corruption investigation
- Seasons exhibit in Chesterton focuses on Duneland Photography Club
- ‘Trash stalking’ picks up as coronavirus pandemic results in an abundance of valuable garbage
- UE declara persona non grata a embajador de Venezuela
- Boca renueva contrato de colombiano Sebastián Villa
- ¿Por qué arde la lengua?
- Gang member gets time served for refusing to testify about shooting that killed one and left him badly wounded
- Op-ed: Investment in early-childhood programs is good for Illinois’ future
- River Forest board approves creation of diversity, equity, inclusion committee
- Mother recounts the chilling details leading up to daughter’s death at the hands of her then-boyfriend
- Nicky Jam sueña con tener una estrella en Hollywood
- Motorist feared arrest when he fled traffic stop, ran red light and fatally hit woman crossing street in Englewood, prosecutors say
- Jake Arrieta takes the mound as the Chicago Cubs continue spring training
- Community news: Southland students commit random acts of kindness, and more
- Corrections and clarifications
- ‘El Rey’ Martínez anuncia cancelación de su pelea
- The Spin: Marie Newman vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene | Madigan’s successor 2.0 | Activists lambast Cook County for sending COVID-19 money to sheriff’s office
- Luis Robert is eager to show what he can do over a full season with the Chicago White Sox: ‘Those are Mike Trout-type talents’
- Capitol Police heeded Jan. 6 attack warnings, were overwhelmed and outnumbered by rioters, police chief says
- Elmhurst candidates for 2nd and 6th ward council seats take part in League of Women Voters forum
- House passes Equality Act, expanding LGBTQ protections, but Senate fight awaits
- State bill would allow TIF funds to help build Highwood housing development with units for adults with disabilities
- ‘Welcome to the Mets’: Kris Bryant is no stranger to trade rumors. What’s changed is his trust that the Chicago Cubs will be transparent with him.
- Craft Donuts owners say COVID-19 forced them to close their West Dundee shop, Elgin library cafe
- These families are going ahead with birthday parties during the pandemic. But keeping kids safe requires some compromises.
- No ruling on Homewood golf course rezoning after three meetings; a 4th scheduled
- Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks Illinois US Rep. Marie Newman’s transgender daughter in feud over LGBTQ rights
- School District 207, Advocate Lutheran General to partner on COVID-19 vaccination clinic for educational staff
- Elgin council agrees to pull fire engine out of service on some days to save money in the budget
- 3 things we learned at Chicago White Sox spring training, including pitcher Lucas Giolito getting the most out of his live batting practice session
- Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm confirmed as Biden’s energy secretary
- Pandemic a key topic during forum for Aurora aldermanic candidates
- Lake Zurich fire chief retires while on short leave of absence; deputy takes interim helm of department
- Illinois administers record 130K-plus vaccines, as expansion of eligibility opens outside Chicago and Cook County
- Wisconsin hunters kill nearly double the number of wolves the state allotted for weeklong season
- Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Feb. 25 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
- Video gambling license fees temporarily halved under COVID-19 relief bundle approved by Cook County Board
- Groundwater running out in northeastern Illinois
- Jordan Peele’s reboot of ‘The Twilight Zone’ canceled
- Costco to increase starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay
- Madigan picks another House successor after quickly forcing out his first choice over ‘alleged questionable conduct’
- 3 things we learned from Chicago Cubs spring training, including Jake Arrieta looking good and Craig Kimbrel flashing a swing-and-miss curveball
- John Geddert, a former US Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar, dies by suicide after being charged with human trafficking
- Stimulus check updates: Senate parliamentarian says Dems’ minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID-19 bill
- Mitch McConnell says he’d support Trump if he wins 2024 nomination
- After missing four games due to an injury, Kent State recruit Julius Rollins scores 26 points off bench to lift Hillcrest past Oak Forest
- Mr. Potato Head drops the mister — sort of
- ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ star Ronald Pickup dead at 80
- Column: Andrew’s Sara Krueger was determined to play badminton and basketball. Two coaches decide to ‘do what’s best for this kid.’
- Carissa Guerrier gets a start for Grayslake Central and quickly scores 12 of her career-high 18 points in the first quarter of a win at Grant
- Tiger Woods transferred to another Los Angeles hospital after surgery for ‘continuing orthopedic care and recovery’