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Michael McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory
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Daily horoscope for February 15, 2021
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Ask Amy: Woman in startup should strike out
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As COVID-19 variants emerge, Rush launches a lab to track and monitor new virus strains
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Column: Democrats were wrong to silence impeachment witnesses
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Shawn Michelle’s is serving a community along with artisan ice cream — how Chicago’s Black-owned restaurants are faring during pandemic
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Letters: My parish met the Chicago Archdiocese’s capital campaign challenge — and then our church was closed
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Editorial: Proposed ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards should be put on hold
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Editorial: Illinois’ latest disaster? The vaccine rollout
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Federal fight against carjackings brings tough sentences, but hurdles limit case count as violent heists mount in Chicago
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Column: Crete-Monee schools ask voter support for $62.25 million bond issue, change in state law
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The Chicago Blackhawks are embarking on a 6-game trip and might hear the sounds of more and more fans — just not theirs
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Daywatch: Tracking new COVID strains in Chicago, what’s next for Lightfoot and CTU and baseball trading card boom
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This day in history, February 15: Soviet Union announces that the last of its troops have left Afghanistan, after more than nine years of military intervention
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Loyola is in good shape to make the NCAA Tournament after a weekend split with Drake — thanks to the nation’s top defense and a deep, experienced roster
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Where to pick up po’boys, seafood boils, gumbo and more for Mardi Gras
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Column: On 2nd anniversary of Aurora warehouse shooting, please find time to remember the victims
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Ban on local housing rules pushed by Indiana rep. and homebuilder a ‘pretty obvious’ conflict of interest, experts say
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If you got PPP loan, here’s what you need to know to file taxes
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Will Illinois land a No. 1 seed? How did Michigan look so dominant after its 22-day COVID-19 pause? 4 Big Ten basketball takeaways.
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New Obamacare enrollment window opens today for health insurance shoppers
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Obamacare enrollment has reopened, another chance for 400,000 Illinois residents. Here’s what you need to know.
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Bubba Wallace becomes the 1st Black driver to lead a lap at the Daytona 500
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The health benefits of honey
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Best kitchen knife brands
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How much aloe vera juice should a person drink daily?
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What are the correct crib mattress dimensions?
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The best laptop for writers
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The best watch box
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The best women’s plus-size dress
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The best drugstore CC cream
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The best boys’ snow boot
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Trump prepares for the next phase of his post-presidency life, looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal
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The best exfoliating mitt
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Indiana secretary of state resigning nearly 2 years early: Connie Lawson, 71, says ‘2020 took a toll on me’
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Column: Urban Meyer should know by now he’s not in college anymore — especially after his ill-advised hire of Chris Doyle
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Speak Out reader opinion: What do Trump’s supporters facing charges think about his acquittal?
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Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Tuesday, Feb. 16
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How to properly wear two masks — and other mask-fitting tips following recent CDC advice
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Henry Pratt Co. warehouse shooting lawsuits against city of Aurora, Aurora Police Department dismissed
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Tuesday, Feb. 16
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Barrington Hills mansion on private lake lists for $7.9 million
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School District 308 board OKs $4.9 million in budget cuts
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Nestle has created a vegan KitKat bar, but US vegans shouldn’t get too excited
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Valparaiso man pushes state bill to address mental health, addiction services
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Indoor bocce comes to Elmwood Park
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UN approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
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UCF names Gus Malzahn its next football coach
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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GM unveils Chevy Bolt SUV, part of parade of new US electric vehicles
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Lincolnwood opens a fire station in assisted living home to reduce response times
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How cold has February been? The data shows so far it’s one of the coldest. (You may have also noticed the snow.)
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6 Chicago White Sox Cactus League games will be on TV, with 9 more available via a webcast. Here’s how to watch them.
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Situated on private lake, Barrington Hills mansion and its 46-acre estate lists for $7.9 million
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Michael Jordan donates $10M to launch 2 medical clinics in underserved North Carolina communities
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Feb. 15 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Evanston street named for Dino Robinson, local chronicler of Black history
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3 Big Ten teams sit in the top 5 of the new college basketball rankings: No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Illinois
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Fulton Market flour mill demolished
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Editorial: Get tough, Gov. Pritzker, on AFSCME
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Girls basketball notes: Riley Mont is averaging 25.7 points for West Aurora, which has a short bench and little experience. She’s not complaining.
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Installing security cameras a top priority for Indian Head Park officials
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Iraq officials: Rockets strike outside airport near US base
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says independent, Sept. 11-style commission will examine Capitol riot
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Column: I’m one of the least effective Twitter users in the history of the Twittersphere. #Frustrating
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Despite federal and state guidance to reduce jail populations, few inmates convicted of nonviolent crimes have been released early
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Black franchisee claims McDonald’s forced him to sell locations to white owners, law firm says
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Window manufacturer to bring 100-plus jobs to Valparaiso; officials say no tax abatement offered
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Chicago Cubs announce their minor-league coaching staffs for the 2021 season
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Parler is back online after monthlong ban by ‘Big Tech’: Meckler
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Elana Wells remembers Burlington Central’s sectional loss to Sycamore all too well. The senior guard and the Rockets got payback Monday.
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Sean Desai had a shotgun seat for the Chicago Bears’ defensive dominance under Vic Fangio in 2018. He’s eager to get them back to that level as their new coordinator.
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Column: Tales from inside the snow globe, inside the bell jar
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Former Downstate GOP state Sen. Paul Schimpf announces bid for Illinois governor
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Column: Customer complaints in the age of coronavirus require a heavy dose of perspective
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Real Men Read program enlists role models to share stories with youth and ‘sow positive seeds’
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Indiana panels back tighter abortion law, ending gun permits
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On 2nd anniversary of Pratt warehouse shooting, leaders say it is ‘important to remember those lost from senseless violence’
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A by-the-numbers look at Patrick Kane’s 2021 season as the Chicago Blackhawks star nears several career milestones
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Guitarist Tom Morello to receive Libertyville High School alumni achievement award
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What happened to our mild winter? February. Now it’s one for the record books.
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Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel room at age 38
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NBA says strict protocols will be in place for All-Stars — even players’ guests will need 4 negative COVID-19 tests
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Lauren Huber’s shots weren’t falling. But the Holy Cross recruit made one hustle play after another in Libertyville’s win against New Trier.
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Glencoe authors detail the magic of sports in two recently released books
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Hundreds of dancers perform in River Forest at international scholarship competition
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Chicago schools closed as another foot of snow is expected in the Chicago area, hundreds of flights canceled and forecasters warn ‘travel will be very difficult to impossible’
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‘Things will likely get worse’: Millions without power in Texas as snowstorm slams US
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11 candidates apply for Park Ridge Library executive director position; more applications expected by March deadline
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4 buildings collapse in Chicago and Elgin over 3 days: Are back-to-back snowstorms pushing old roofs to the brink?
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RJ Melendez commits to Illinois basketball. The 4-star forward continues the Illini’s Puerto Rican connection.
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Niles West students organize Black Teen Summit to create community and encourage connections
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Why won’t the Chicago Bulls start Thad Young? The 32-year-old forward agrees with Billy Donovan that limiting his minutes has increased his production.
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Meet the candidates for Norridge trustee in the Feb. 23 primary