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2025 > February > 18
- Asking Eric: Sister is angry with me visiting her soon-to-be ex-husband
- Today in Chicago History: Cubs announcer Harry Caray dies
- Today in History: Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in crash
- Daniel DePetris: The Trump administration’s first trip to Europe spurs more questions than answers
- Tale of 5 smuggled spider monkeys shows the difficulties of combating illegal wildlife trade
- Dr. Cory Franklin: Should we be concerned about the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas?
- Evanston 4-bedroom home with wraparound porch and darkroom: $1.7M
- Chicago Housing Authority is owed millions in rent and failing to enforce leases, report finds
- Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton: Illinois is fighting back against Donald Trump’s unconstitutional actions
- Editorial: In praise of federal prosecutor Danielle Sassoon’s bravery in the face of Trumpian intimidation
- Editorial: Again with the graduated income tax legislation, Springfield?
- ‘The Wild Mile: A River Reborn’ documentary explores the Chicago River’s floating eco-park
- Letters: The US does its best when it stands with allies such as Ukraine
- End of state grocery tax creates conundrum for suburbs facing revenue shortfall
- Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
- The best bath pillow
- Best coffee
- Seven running in Democratic primary for Aurora Township trustee
- The NBA All-Star break is ending. It’s time for the stretch run toward the playoffs.
- Column: Chicago White Sox’s new philosophy on prospects? ‘We’d like to see them perform’ before getting long-term deals.
- Glenview police officer killed in car crash; other driver charged with reckless homicide
- Daywatch: Chicago Housing Authority is owed millions in rent, report finds
- Maron Bowes doesn’t need to score to help Carmel win. She gets the point. ‘The little things can add up.’
- Chicago and surrounding areas under cold weather advisory until noon Tuesday
- Jayden Wright often launches shots from NBA 3-point range. That’s fine with Benet. After all, he hits them.
- Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
- Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources
- Bill to lure Chicago Bears to Indiana passes House
- Black History Month celebrated through variety of Lake County events; ‘An opportunity for people to … celebrate the rich and inspiring history of African Americans’
- Waukegan school officials discuss expulsion policy; ‘We give them consequences depending on the entire situation’
- Griffith’s Zach Kenney advances to state for first time after grandfather’s death: ‘I’m dedicating it to him’
- At 5-foot-4, West Aurora’s Maya Rabadan isn’t your typical post player. But it doesn’t bother her. ‘I like change.’
- Waukegan Democratic mayoral primary features a 2021 rematch between Cunningham, Rivera
- An ad hoc committee proposing changes to Lake Forest Caucus bylaws
- For second time in seven days, Alaina Vargas shoots Lincoln-Way East past Lincoln-Way Central. ‘I was in rhythm.’
- Gobierno de Trump da plazo a escuelas para eliminar programas de diversidad o perder dinero federal
- Baxter plant damaged by Hurricane Helene returns to regular production levels
- Elgin News Digest: ESO, bandura ensemble performing at Elgin church; Hall of Famer Frank Thomas to sign autographs in Elgin
- One for the Books: If the old adage holds true, two authors sometimes can be better than one
- Richard ‘Itch’ Jones, who coached the Illinois and SIU baseball teams to more than 1,200 wins, dies at 87
- Reclutas policiales en EEUU mueren durante entrenamientos
- With ongoing slowdown of police discipline in Chicago, department is turning to internal controls
- Indoor farmers market drawing thousands to Highland Park; ‘It’s good for our generation to be healthy’
- Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure funding bond plan draws pushback from critics who say it kicks can down road
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after failing to reach a deal with Toronto Blue Jays
- Elgin’s Parks and Rec director retires after 35-year career with the city
- Black History Celebration in South Holland highlights songs and sites of freedom seekers
- Woman reports carjacking at Silver Cross Hospital, vehicle recovered
- Big Ed’s BBQ opens in new, larger Waukegan location; ‘The meat just fell off the bone’
- George Cardenas: City Council must protect taxpayers from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest borrowing plan
- Review: ‘Betrayal’ at the Goodman offers the melancholy of age instead of seduction
- Afternoon Briefing: CPD turns to internal controls
- Ansiedad en escuelas de EEUU por políticas de inmigración de Trump
- Fired Thornton Township worker, Tiffany Henyard’s boyfriend, files suit alleging wrongful termination
- Mayor Johnson says staff changes were ‘personal decisions’ despite housecleaning promise
- Partisan school board elections bill passes Indiana Senate
- 64 townhomes proposed for building currently occupied by offices along Naperville’s I-88 corridor
- US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations hockey title
- Man critically wounded Tuesday morning in shooting in Austin neighborhood
- Popular Tinley Park tavern Teehan’s set to open for village Irish Parade
- Election complaint referred to prosecutor’s office about man who was belligerent at poll workers
- Outdoors column: I welcome the quiet and calm of the falling snow
- Burst water heater pipe floods Porter County election office, damages 911 circuit room
- Notre Dame hires Ja’Juan Seider away from Penn State to coach running backs
- Bev’s closes in downtown Naperville, Effin Egg shutters after short stint
- West Dundee firefighter/paramedic credited with rescuing dog from icy Fox River
- Column: Oswego senior center adding Teen Game Night to its expanding programs
- Libertyville Township has unrelated O’Connors facing off for supervisor; ‘We were just blessed with the same last name’
- Mayor Brandon Johnson names final Chicago school board member after weeks of delay
- Lake Station man on trial for punching man who hit head and died: ‘This was an accident,’ lawyer says
- Man who tried to rob Fifth Third Bank in Niles told no cash at that branch, left empty handed: Police
- Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity
- Bob Kelly provides a fresh spin on detective noir
- Questions emerge about what may have caused Delta plane to burst into flames and flip over
- Aurora area churches hold service in solidarity with immigrants
- East Chicago man faces up to 20 years in latest plea for shootings that wounded ex-wife, her relative
- Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, unveils new lifestyles brand As Ever
- Bill for Lake County Council to review Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission moves to House
- New York’s governor meets political leaders as she weighs removing Mayor Eric Adams from office
- Five-term North Chicago mayor faces primary challenge from alderman
- Democratic leaders paint brighter picture for Illinois finances after budget briefing
- Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here’s what you need to know
- Charges pressed against 17-year-old who hijacked a vehicle with child inside on Monday
- Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
- Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Republican had no right to bring lawsuit challenging mobile voting
- Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery eager for opportunity this spring
- Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases
- Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says
- ‘We are the patriots’: Chicago federal employees protest mass firings in Federal Plaza
- Skokie digs out from water main break disaster; will declare emergency
- As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
- Justin Turner, 40, brings experience, mentorship to Chicago Cubs clubhouse: ‘He’s someone we can learn a lot from’
- Daily Horoscope for February 19, 2025
- Rugby rematch coming to Soldier Field, with Ireland facing New Zealand in November
- Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government
- RFK Jr. says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
- Man facing ‘sextortion’ charge in case involving explicit picture of Naperville teen
- 5 things we learned from the Chicago Blackhawks, including players buzzing about ‘unreal’ 4 Nations tournament
- Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna’s arms as he is found not guilty of firing a handgun and avoids decades in prison
- Candles could be source of Naperville fire that killed man, 75, gutted $800,000 house, officials says
- Student-athletes at Aurora University get warm feeling making blankets for kids in need: ‘I just think it’s really beautiful to give back’
- Photos: Chicagoland starts the week in a deep freeze
- Heating up, Sydney Johnson scores program-record 36 points to power St. Charles North. ‘You never expect that.’
- Illinois falls again to a ranked opponent, losing by 21 points to No. 11 Wisconsin
- Double-doubles become norm for Marist’s Marquis Vance. But there’s actually more to his game. ‘The pick-me-up guy.’
- Jayden Dawson’s 24 points help Loyola men’s basketball knock off Davidson 77-69
- Demetrius Boswell becomes new boss at point guard for Bloom. And he takes it seriously. ‘All about his character.’
- Illinois men’s basketball plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
- Despite the hiccups and hurdles, Reaghan Galvin doesn’t let St. Laurence give up. Or give in. ‘Heart of our team.’