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- Daily Horoscope for August 15, 2024
- Asking Eric: Daughter living the high life while mom struggles
- Today in History: Woodstock music festival begins
- Today in Sports History: Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty
- Letters: A struggling Western Illinois University needs to invest in quality initiatives
- Bucktown 6-bedroom home with in-ground pool: $3.6M
- Editorial: Is this the last possible solution to Chicago’s parking meter disaster?
- Jim Warren: Deepfakes target Democrats and Republicans alike
- Climate change is a defining issue for young voters. Neither Harris nor Trump are doing enough, they say.
- Ana Zamora: Voters don’t want to hear Trump and Harris fight over crime. They want to hear the best solutions.
- Chicago not expecting migrant surge ahead of DNC, city official says
- Zack Smith: Kamala Harris is trying to run from her prosecutorial record
- Styx, Foreigner reunite for the Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour
- Things to do Aug 22-28 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs
- What to do in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention: Our 35 critic’s picks
- Marriott Theatre’s ‘1776’ also reflects 2024 America
- Beatniks on Conkey would like to have you over for ‘Dinner’
- More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says
- Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies
- Daywatch: Migrant surge not expected ahead of DNC, city official says
- Naperville North’s Kaiser Williams ‘makes it pretty tough’ for offenses. He wants to make things easier for others.
- Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaking competitor who scored zero points
- Hanover Central’s Kiara Desiderio has scored 158 goals in 3 seasons. ‘It’s uncanny.’ What more can she do?
- Kamala Harris’ move to the top of the ticket gave DNC hotel bookings in Chicago a boost, but don’t expect Taylor Swift-level crowds
- Democrats trust Kamala Harris slightly more than Joe Biden on climate change, an AP-NORC poll finds
- Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water
- As fallout surges from Venezuela’s election crisis, the region fears another mass exodus
- Contract stalemate leaves Waukegan high school campuses without SROs; ‘Rest assured that … does not compromise our schools’ safety’
- TJ Graddy enters 2nd season as Waukegan’s QB with confidence after challenging debut: ‘I know I can handle it’
- White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
- DNC protest groups cry foul after city denies permits for stage and sound system at rallies near United Center
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Kyiv troops have full control of the Russian town of Sudzha
- JD Vance and Tim Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
- Countdown to football: Marcus Thaxton takes control for Morgan Park, No. 8 in Daily Southtown preseason rankings
- 15 fondue pots that are great for a romantic dinner
- Waukegan to College program helps guide first-generation college students
- The best suitcases of 2024 for all types of travelers
- Matthew Perry’s assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star’s death
- Dave Melton’s top 10 girls soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2024 season
- Waukegan teacher plans to bring lessons from EPA research trip to students; ‘I want to inject these ideas into our curriculum’
- ‘Chimp Crazy’ review: A real-life horror show about keeping chimpanzees as pets
- Countdown to football: Luke Gormsen looks to lead on defense for Jacobs, No. 8 in Aurora-Elgin preseason rankings
- With migrant numbers dwindling, Republicans’ busing policy comes under scrutiny
- Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after November election
- Portage breaks ground on $1.5 million sewer reline project; interceptor pipe serves half the city
- Wauconda sells former village hall to developers
- Wrigley Field to host 2 college hockey doubleheaders in January at ‘The Frozen Confines’
- Judge gives 5-year sentence to developer in Cook County assessor’s office bribery scheme
- Elgin News Digest: East Dundee’s annual biggest tomato contest set for Saturday; Model T Ford Club hosting holding annual car show and parade Sunday
- St. Julie Billiart in Tinley Park to honor longtime priest who leads Mass for the deaf
- Mobile DMV allows Mundelein-area residents to avoid long drives; ‘This makes services more accessible’
- Indianapolis to host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading the league’s surge in popularity
- Crown Point celebrates Olympic gold medalist Casey Krueger with parade
- Down to Business: First rule of StretchClub is you do talk about StretchClub’s emphasis on stretching for muscle health
- Griffith residents speak out against possible BMV branch closure
- ‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98
- Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
- Former Griffith Kmart to stay vacant as Menards backs off plans for new store
- Fentanyl test strip bill proposed by Naperville college student signed into law
- Waukegan unveils plans for inclusive playground, park; ‘Ideal for children with many different kinds of disabilities’
- Chicago police officers, former ASA charged in alleged overtime scheme that bilked city out of more than $100,000
- Will freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith be the next big thing for No. 2 Ohio State?
- ‘Jackpot’ review: In the near future, John Cena and Awkwafina are still better than the movies they reliably improve
- Venezuelan opposition leader rejects Brazil’s idea of redoing Venezuela’s presidential vote
- Six Flags Great America announces plans for new thrill ride with ‘the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions on any dive coaster’
- What’s Naperville good for? New rankings cite everything from active retirees to remote working to house buying
- Review: ‘Back to the Future’ at the Cadillac Palace falls short as a time-traveling musical
- Religion roundup: Greek Fest, bingo, Polish food and more in the works
- Vintage Chicago Tribune: Celebrating 100 years of the Silver Football
- Afternoon Briefing: Developer in assessor’s office bribery scheme sentenced
- Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
- Two fuel leaks in less than a week on the Fox River has Elgin officials looking for a source
- Man likely headed to trial for taking overdosed Griffith woman’s body to Gary to burn
- Sugar Grove Plan Commission recommends approval of controversial Crown development proposal
- Acquitted on child molesting, Hobart man gets time served on battery
- Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
- Illinois comptroller stops some state payouts to Dolton, threatens fines
- Photos: Illinois State Fair 2024
- August’s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here’s how to watch.
- Chicago FBI seeking public help to find person involved in Lansing bank robbery
- Column: Grady Sizemore’s strange journey from Mr. Mom to Chicago White Sox interim manager
- Aurora celebrates Indian Independence Day
- First-time Lakefront Games will include ‘largest game of Simon Says in Chicago history’
- End of Summer Bash ends a season of Elgin festivals that brought out big crowds
- Gary council repeals welcoming ordinance with looming threat of AG lawsuit
- Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze medal is ‘unjust’ and a ‘significant blow’
- Ex-Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz gets 7 more months in prison after slow-speed DUI crash
- Proposed $824 million Will County budget prioritizes public safety
- Column: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry moves to temporary location during major expansion, renovation
- Southtowners: Filmmaker, MVCC alum wins statwide award, and more
- Justice Department defends Boeing plea deal against criticism by 737 Max crash victims’ families
- Parking meter payoff for NASCAR cost Chicago $600K over two years
- Dearborn Homes residents say their buildings are in disrepair; CHA says it is fixing the issues
- US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war protests
- 5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 2024-25 schedule, including the returns of Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan
- Man shot in residential area near Route 59 and North Aurora Road, Naperville police say
- Editorial: Let the DNC protesters speak (into a microphone)
- After Evanston shootings, police charge additional man with unlawful use of a weapon
- Photos: Inside Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall
- Acting Dolton police chief pleads not guilty in bankruptcy fraud case stemming from ongoing probe of mayor
- Naperville house nearly gutted in fire that caused an estimated $300k in damage
- Ex-etiquette: I miss my grandchildren
- Ask Anna: My boyfriend finds my work-from-home outfits unattractive
- Drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations
- Vickroy: Grandparenting’s the gift that lets you be a child again while still being in charge
- Illinois GOP urges focus on policies, not personalities during party’s day at State Fair
- Chicago Bears training camp report: Caleb Williams and other starters will play Saturday in 3rd preseason game
- Democrats unveil the stage for next week’s DNC in Chicago
- The Way We Were: Mail carriers had quite the task when they started delivery to rural Naperville residents in 1900
- Kahleah Copper returns to Chicago as an Olympic gold medalist — and shows a path to greatness for young Sky stars
- Chicago Sky no match for Phoenix Mercury, falling 85-65 as Kahleah Copper lights up her former team with 29 points
- Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free: ‘Time to celebrate!’