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- Daily horoscope for May 2, 2023
- Ask Amy: My in-laws won’t do anything about major family problems
- Editorial: Enough with fake newspapers where propaganda masquerades as news
- Rebecca Silton: We can do more to prevent death by suicide on Illinois railroad tracks
- Daniel DePetris: The US and world were naive about Sudan leaders’ commitment to democracy
- Chicago restaurants rethink tipping amid pandemic-born industry shifts
- Letters: Lightfoot is hypocritical to send angry letter to Texas governor about migrants
- He’s helping pick Chicago’s next police superintendent. Here’s what he learned when he was robbed at gunpoint.
- Mayor Lightfoot loves libraries and gives the city a trio of new ones on South and West Side as parting gifts
- Kevin Sabet and Teresa Haley: Allowing NBA players to promote pot would be dangerous to young fans’ health
- Emergency responders free woman trapped in a vehicle that crashed into a light pole in Buffalo Grove
- Beverly Arts Center presents Chicago-area debut of Barry Manilow show
- My worst moment: ‘Ghosts’ star Devan Chandler Long chugged more than needed
- Things to do May 5-11 in the Region
- Things to do May 5-11 in the Southland
- Things to do May 5-11 in Naperville and the Fox Valley
- Things to do May 5-11 in Lake County
- GM Ryan Poles is confident he has upgraded the Chicago Bears roster. The next step is translating that into wins.
- 3 things to watch in May for the Chicago White Sox, including José Abreu’s return to Guaranteed Rate Field
- Things to do May 4-10 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs
- Ruthy Hebard embraces motherhood with support from Chicago Sky: ‘The most important thing is that she’s Xzavier’s mom first’
- Daywatch: What residents need to do to keep Medicaid coverage
- Winnetka 6-bedroom home with attached coach house: $3.9M
- Baseball and softball scores and highlights for Northwest Indiana
- Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, surgeon general says
- Long-unfinished blue Las Vegas Strip tower sets date for grand opening
- Discarded joints and edibles pose hazards for dogs
- Arlington Heights trustees say goodbye to exiting colleagues who made ‘all of us so much better’
- Musical ‘Some Like It Hot’ leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods
- Area teens get prom glam at pop-up boutique event by Barrington Giving Day: Money ‘should never impact their ability to enjoy prom’
- Mexican lawmakers look for ways to cooperate during Waukegan, North Chicago visit; ‘There are opportunities for growth for both of us’
- Florida commit Gabi Comia, among nation’s top recruits, is ‘hard to defend.’ Hanover Central is hard to beat.
- Shakira se alista para su homenaje de Billboard como ‘Mujer del Año’
- Grupo Frontera debuta en las grandes ligas de la música
- Update: Auditorium Theatre’s 2023-24 season: Dance notables but a cancellation for Malkovich
- Comcast and NFL Network reach a new carriage agreement
- Jeff Vorva’s Daily Southtown boys volleyball rankings and player of the week
- Lake Zurich’s Lucas Foley is a challenge for hitters. The Valparaiso recruit’s brother AJ knows it’s not easy.
- Waukegan, Shields townships approve cooperation pact; ‘This is an unprecedented agreement’
- Naperville man beaten at his home, shot fired in what police say was a targeted attack
- Chicago-born Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens’ private papers open to public at Library of Congress
- Outgoing Oak Brook Park District Board member reflects on serving 24 years as a commissioner
- Rep. Schakowsky hosts virtual conference addressing impact of GOP Medicaid cuts
- At $21.5 million, cost of Winnetka beach revamp shocks some; others call for a referendum
- Aurora Food Truck Festival to feature almost 30 vendors: ‘There’s a great ambience’
- Wisconsin Republicans to kill legalized pot and Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs
- Art in Wilder Park to include ongoing Superheroes in the Park
- Waukegan Park District adding art program to summer offerings; ‘We suggest registration as soon as possible’
- Pekol twins give Joliet Catholic push. It helps that Luke is valedictorian and Zach salutatorian. ‘Our brains connect.’
- Vernon Hills police say shoplifters tried to steal vacuum cleaner, clothes and fragrances in separate incidents
- Comings & Goings: Frankies closes in Oak Lawn, remodeling in Tinley, and more
- Novak Djokovic can return to US Open; vaccine mandate ends May 11
- Portage School Board selects Jeff Smith to replace Troy Williams
- Rick Tramonto, legendary chef of Tru, makes Chicago return with Parker Hospitality
- Elgin drug dealer sentenced to nearly two decades in prison as a result of long criminal record
- Indiana teacher charged after sending student 600 texts
- Review: Yo-Yo Ma with the CSO: Sometimes messy, sometimes touching, but it’s Yo-Yo Ma
- Elgin News Digest: Resident treated, several cats killed in Elgin house fire; Dundee Library closed Wednesday and Thursday; Centro de Informacion holding Centro de Mayo event
- Naperville Police Arrests
- Green Bay Packers extend QB Jordan Love’s deal through 2024
- Hampshire’s Jack Schane sees himself in the Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks. With one tweak. ‘A lefty Kyle Hendricks.’
- Naperville News Digest: Gold Star Memorial Monument to be dedicated May 27; Greene Valley overlook, Blackwell campground to open; Naperville’s Lisa Pappas named Zonta’s Woman of the Year
- Hospital can’t be forced to give ivermectin to COVID patients, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
- Lake Bluff Park Board gets back to work in wake of election; ‘We appreciate being able to serve … for another four years’
- Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows to go dark
- Armored car robbed by 2 men in Homewood, according to police
- Skokie launches effort to prevent hate crimes after consulting national experts: ‘This is one of those powerful moments’
- Linda Lenz, who started Catalyst Chicago to examine ‘the nitty-gritty of education,’ dies at 77
- Vickroy: Zodiac killer — updated calendar may be scientifically accurate but it messes with your horoscope
- Weather Service cautions of flooding along the Mississippi River, continued dust threat in Illinois
- Speak Out reader opinion: It was a simple task, but helpful firefighters are appreciated
- Speak Out: More thought put into NFL draft than into nominating a president; maybe Sox should move to Arlington Heights too; what if gun buyers had to have a psych exam for every weapon purchase?
- ETHS honors veteran coach, co-athletic director with gym dedication
- A backyard birthday party at age 7 changes everything for South Elgin’s Ella Dihel. ‘I just immediately fell in love.’
- Column: Keep sight of big picture when weather slows progress on yard and garden projects
- Afternoon Briefing: Weather Service cautions of continued dust threat in Illinois
- Thomas Kong, convenience store owner and Chicago cult artist, dies at 73
- La Grange blotter: Resident reports fraudulent wire transfers made from online accounts
- Fred Waller, a former chief in CPD, expected to be named interim superintendent this week
- Severe staffing shortage at Lincolnshire rehab facility prompts police response; 3 patients taken to hospital
- ‘The Creators’ features absurd plot with real-life challenges
- Review: ‘London Road’ by Shattered Globe is about yearning for normalcy in a crisis — and reminds us what off-Loop theater can do
- School bus crash involving special needs students in Little Village sends at least 16 to hospital
- Antioch man facing hate crime charges after threatening Jewish organizations, local synagogue members, authorities say
- Column: Blackberry Township residents pushing back on development plan along Interstate 88
- Coach Roshawn Russell leaves St. Rita for St. Laurence after departure of stars James Brown and Melvin Bell. ‘This was my choice.’
- ‘Great British Bake Off’ contestant coming to Evanston’s Newberry Consort Gala Reception
- Zita’s opens in Park Ridge, offering freshly-made meals, gifts, sauces
- Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
- Gary man sentenced to 5 years after pleading to lower charges in rape, drug cases
- Elmhurst welcomes summer-long Umbrella Sky project around town
- Gary man could get 35 years in cop shooting: records
- Despite rain, Franklin Park collects electronics for recycling and paper for shredding during annual Earth Day event
- COLUMNA Ari Volovich/La capital del imperio que nunca existió: retrato hablado de la República Argentina
- Bud Light sales continue to plummet after transgender marketing controversy
- Supreme Court justice gives Naperville until Monday to respond to challenge of assault weapons ban
- Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘If someone wants to kill, they’ll figure out a way to kill in mass quantities’
- Niles police: Teens trespass at Leaning Tower due to Tik Tok
- La Grange Area Teen Theater Ensemble’s production of Steel Magnolias challenged emotions of the actors, audience
- President Biden sending 1,500 troops to US-Mexico border in expectation of migrant surge
- Bird collection once owned by notorious killer Nathan Leopold housed at Elgin museum and back on display
- Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘If the cost of avoiding another term by disgusting, disastrous Donald is higher gas prices, sign me up’
- Goodman Theatre hosts the national finals of August Wilson New Voices, with a winner from Homewood-Flossmoor
- Canelo Álvarez regresa a casa para enfrentar a Ryder
- Ricardo Arjona arranca con éxito en EEUU su gira ‘Blanco y negro: Volver’
- These trendy dresses are ideal for pear-shaped bodies
- Morton Grove police: resident seeks deal on rental car, is asked to pay in gift cards, gets scammed of $500
- Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘President Biden has refused to talk to Republican McCarthy … Talk about a lack of leadership’
- Lincolnwood police: Woman arrested for possession of a controlled substance
- West and East Leyden high school automotive students tour American Airlines hangar at O’Hare airport: ‘This really opened me up to a … career in aviation’
- Prep your yard’s soil with a high-quality tiller
- Biden enviará 1,500 militares a la frontera con México para frenar la inmigración
- Heavy equipment, tons of clay arrive on site of proposed Homer Township facility ahead of ‘solid’ plans for development
- District U-46 hires architecture firm to help map out plans for massive school building changes
- EEUU levantará obligatoriedad de vacuna COVID-19 a viajeros internacionales
- Skokie police: Man charged with aggravated domestic battery
- Divvy bike operation now covers all 50 wards of Chicago with more bikes and stations on the way
- Cuentos Políticos: ¿Objetivo Final? ¡La Corte!
- Park Ridge City Council welcomes new members, recognizes departing trustees
- Glencoe Village Board approves special use permit to Hubbard Woods Plaza
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s IDOT secretary violated rules by letting high-ranking officials delegate duties to keep job options open, IG finds
- Feds order Gary to pay $672k in back overtime to firefighters, paramedics
- Park Ridge police: Burglars shatter glass door, steal safe from business
- Elmwood Park second graders go on ‘Mission’ to change the neighborhood, working with Public Works to clean up parks
- More than 500 Elgin property owners could be facing new or higher flood insurance bills next year
- North Shore residents race to the finish line at the Boston Marathon
- Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s inauguration plans set
- Turnout light for primaries in Lake, Porter County municipal elections
- Parents ask District 204 board to keep school bus service in their neighborhoods
- Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon
- Naperville North takes second in state in IHSA’s second year of sanctioned eSports competition
- Environmentally-friendly wash pads to clean Naperville golf course equipment could cost $400,000
- Staffers for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch seek to unionize
- New month, new look: Tim Anderson returning and Oscar Colás getting sent down are among 11 Chicago White Sox roster moves
- Northwestern team bypasses blood-brain barrier in brain cancer breakthrough
- Ask Anna: The struggles of dating while mom-ing
- Possibly older than Chicago, centuries-old tree is cut down at Lincoln Park Zoo
- Judge rejects lawmaker Zooey Zephyr’s bid to return to Montana House
- During Fair Housing Month, open housing advocates urge residents to seek help if they face discrimination
- Co-defendant testifies man said he killed woman over $10 on ‘principle’
- Illinois State Police seek public’s help in identifying 2 victims killed in deadly I-55 crashes; death toll rises to 7
- Defendants found guilty on all counts in ‘ComEd Four’ trial; juror says panel wanted ‘politics to run in a correct manner’
- Illinois lawmakers react to ‘ComEd Four’ convictions and actions that led to them: ‘Shockingly gluttonous and unhealthy to democracy’
- Lake Station voters turn to Carroll again
- Analise Mulvihill climbs Shepard pitching chart but will play clarinet in college. ‘Music is a huge passion of mine.’
- Dem Domer selected to appear on November ballot for Valpo Council District 3
- Jalen Brunson’s clutch buckets narrowly lead Knicks past Heat to even series
- Valparaiso mayor’s race: Jon Costas and Hannah Trueblood triumph in primary election, will square off in November
- On senior night, freshman Annabella DeMaio dominates to lift Lemont past Bremen. ‘They always give me good advice.’
- Suspected gunman caught after 5 dead in Texas mass shooting
- Few surprises in Lake Station city council races
- Miguel Amaya’s injury-plagued path finally leads to his 1st call-up to the Chicago Cubs. ‘It hasn’t been easy,’ the catching prospect says.
- No kidding, Louie Sisto pitches St. Rita past Brother Rice. It’s just the start. ‘I love this sport more than anything.’
- Eddie Melton declares victory in Democratic primary for Gary mayor
- Dem at-large incumbents, Elizabeth Modesto move on to November ballot after Portage’s primary