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- Daily horoscope for August 14, 2023
- WTTW-Channel 11 contributing anchor Phil Ponce sells Lincoln Square home for $1.5M
- Ask Amy: I told a woman that she looks ‘good for 60.’ Where did I go wrong?
- Laura Washington: Republicans’ miscalculations on abortion will give Democrats an edge in 2024
- Daniel Davis: As tensions build between China and Taiwan, the US must maintain the status quo at all costs
- Cory Franklin and Robert Weinstein: The US bungled its COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Why no accountability?
- On the colorful wings of Pittsburgh fame, artist Janel Young comes to Chicago
- Over free speech objections from ACLU, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure that targets doxxing
- Letters: Why the actors and writers strike in Hollywood matters
- Black Chicagoans are tired of waiting for solutions to maternal mortality — so they’re creating their own
- Review: Thattu pioneers with Kerala cuisine, just as much as its innovative tip-free pay model
- Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s unconscionable treatment of Dr. Allison Arwady
- Column: Park Forest residents of 70 years share stories of settling where ‘everyone came from somewhere else’
- Chicago baseball report: Cubs hosting Round 2 of the City Series this week while the White Sox try to play spoilers
- Screen-pass success, a sack party and a costly fumble. How the Chicago Bears fared in all 3 phases in their preseason opener.
- Daywatch: Johnson chooses CPD superintendent
- Phil Ponce, WTTW-Ch. 11 contributing anchor, sells Lincoln Square home for $1.5M
- How invasive plants caused the Maui fires to rage
- Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
- A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago
- Photos: Four people shot on Near North side
- North Korea’s Kim orders sharp increase in missile production, days before US-South Korea drills
- Photos: One dead, three wounded in Washington Park shooting
- Police: 18-year-old man dead, 3 others wounded in Washington Park mass shooting
- Police: 4 wounded in shooting in Old Town
- Dave Melton’s top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2023 season
- A suburbanite’s guide to the Chicago Air and Water Show
- US Steel rejects a $7.3 billion offer from rival Cleveland-Cliffs; considers alternatives
- 2023 Equity Jeff Award nominations announced, with the Goodman at the top of the list
- Kraft Heinz CEO steps down, replaced with head of North American business
- Poi Dog Pondering comes back to RiverEdge Park in Aurora
- Cooking class in Aurora food pantry’s garden gives the lowdown on garlic
- O-line or D-line for Lyons’ Eddie Tuerk? The Illinois recruit won’t pick. For now, he’ll stay on the field.
- Column: Kenny Benson, who races ‘every lap like it’s the last,’ rises to top of sportsman division at Grundy Speedway
- Watch live: New Chicago police superintendent introduced
- Glenview woman charged with theft of more than $110k from Ravinia Festival
- Michigan and Ohio State are 2-3 in the preseason AP Top 25, while Notre Dame opens at No. 13
- Cut as a freshman, libero Sophia Watts knows ‘how far I’ve come’ to earn key role for Lake Central
- Northbrook residents object to expansion of senior housing development
- Photos: Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling
- Highland Park police investigate fatal shooting of boy, 16
- Countdown to football: Lemont is No. 7 in Daily Southtown’s preseason rankings
- Waukegan officials approve 600 participants in each of two Fiestas Patrias parades on the same day
- Police charge man in fatal stabbing of 50-year-old Glenview resident
- Niles OKs tax incentives for Star Nissan as it renovates dealership
- Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
- Ex-Northwestern baseball staffers file suit, accuse university of allowing coach to create ‘dangerous environment’
- Union Pacific Railroad construction to impact north Metra lines through September
- Afternoon Briefing: Black Chicagoans address solutions to maternal mortality
- Vickroy: Two forest preserve hummingbird fests invite you to marvel, celebrate and help these fascinating fliers
- Oakwood Hills woman killed in crash involving tanker truck
- Football season at St. Rita to open without ‘Voice of the Mustangs’ for first time in 40 years
- Countdown to football: Oswego is No. 7 in Beacon-News/Courier-News preseason Top 10 rankings
- Community news
- Barrington Giving Day org and event gives back to school clothes, shoes supplies and more to over 500 kids
- Mayor Johnson on firing Allison Arwady: ‘Transition is difficult for everyone’
- Trump assails judge in 2020 election case after she warned him not to make inflammatory remarks
- Chance the Rapper will discuss his career, impact of hip-hop at Michigan Ave. Apple Store
- Editorial: Job one for Larry Snelling? Tackle CPD’s trust deficit across the South and West sides.
- Letters: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s firing of Dr. Allison Arwady is a major loss for public health in Chicago
- Morton Grove police: Burglar breaks into home, steals $13,000, deeds to property and cars, passports
- Naperville man charged with soliciting 12-year-old girl for sex using text messages and explicit photos, officials say
- Dive crews call off search for person in Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island
- Six former Mississippi officers have pleaded guilty to state charges for torturing two Black men
- Chicago Bears training camp report: Nate Davis wants to move forward, while Yannick Ngakoue teaches Gervon Dexter
- Selle: Search for an Illini sports mascot remains up in the air
- Naperville Police Arrests
- Southtowners: Lincoln-Way East grads awarded scholarships, Homewood native presents research, and more
- ‘You robbed her of her dignity’: Hammond man sentenced to 6 years after attacking woman
- U.S. Steel rejects Cleveland Cliffs’ $7.3 billion acquisition deal, but considering alternatives
- What you need to pull off the ‘siren eyes’ makeup trend
- Southwest Airlines promised better performance after meltdown. Has it delivered?
- Dolton car show relocated after village requires permits, blocks driveways; Park District threatens legal action
- Joy and jitters on the first day of school
- Skokie’s Backlot Bash fest planned for Aug. 25-27 with 17 bands, food, 5K, carnival, kids’ meet n’ greet
- Pets of the week
- Terry Savage: Options after losing health insurance
- Test of faith and stamina
- Are Kindle tablets just for reading?
- Chicago man charged in connection with Hammond gas station double slaying: records
- Two men sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2019 Frankfort, New Lenox armed robberies
- Cyclist killed, pair on motorcycle injured in Merrillville crash
- Aurora approves housing plan for long-vacant lot
- Monday weather: Flood watch issued until midnight as heavy rains douse Chicago area
- Mayor Brandon Johnson introduces CPD Chief Larry Snelling as pick for next top cop
- Man charged with murder after hotel stabbing
- Aurora approves lease of three city-owned sites for solar energy fields
- Hawaii’s governor warns that scores more people could be found dead following wildfires on Maui
- Utah man accused of threatening President Biden pointed gun at agents, FBI says
- Jets sign ex-Vikings RB Dalvin Cook to one-year deal: source
- Don Madigan? Ex-FBI agent likens former House speaker to mafia boss in perjury trial of former Madigan aide
- Charges filed against pair in connection with Highland dog attack
- Gun rights group files federal lawsuit against firearm manufacturer liability measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker over weekend
- Central Kansas police force comes under constitutional criticism after newspaper raid
- Highland Park High School moves up use of weapons detection system following weekend shooting death of 16-year-old
- 16-year-old charged in shooting of teen in Highland Park
- Dominican authorities investigate Rays’ Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor
- Donald Trump has been indicted in a fourth case. Here’s where all the investigations stand.