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2025 > February > 25
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Asking Eric: How to tell your hairstylist you’re leaving
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Known as a shooter, Jacob Baumann inherits duties at point guard for Aurora Christian. ‘I didn’t mind trying it.’
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The Kitchn: I’m not sharing a single bite of this impossibly creamy coconut mousse
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Ex-etiquette: I met someone new
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Today in History: African American senator sworn in
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Today in Chicago History: The Cubs get lights — and games at night
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The best CBD tincture
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Best Android streaming box
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Fat Tuesday 2025 guide: 26 spots for Mardi Gras and Carnival specials in Chicagoland
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Editorial: Can a pair of lawsuits beat a Full House? A Wisconsin casino stifles economic development in Waukegan.
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Letters: Gutting of federal health agencies has consequences for patients with chronic illnesses
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Daniel DePetris: The Arab world, alarmed by Donald Trump, tries to figure out Gaza
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Joe Ferguson and Dana Levenson: How Mayor Brandon Johnson should invest in infrastructure while under financial constraint
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Winnetka 7-bedroom home with glass conservatory and brick walled garden: $5M
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Chicago craft brewers expect Trump’s aluminum tariffs to raise the price of a six-pack
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Cook County housing authority union workers say they struggle to afford rent, mortgage payments
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Chicago paczki guide 2025: Where to get the decadent pastries for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday
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Column: Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present a new dramatization of Ben Hecht’s memoir at the Newberry
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Editorial: Metra’s costly investigation into its own police calls for transparency
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Older adults face financial, accessibility challenges living in suburban Cook County, study finds
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Filmspotting Fest is inspired by podcasts from that curious species of movie fan — the film critic
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Column: As Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago Cubs camp after 21 years, here are 7 spring sagas we can’t forget
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What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions
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Daywatch: Cook County housing authority workers say they struggle to pay bills
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How early adjustments are helping Alex Bregman get back to his old self with Boston Red Sox
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Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Elon Musk’s DOGE are expected to produce no savings
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Lake Station teachers, students struggle with loss of slain classmates, mother: ‘You don’t get that class in college’
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Park Ridge farmers market to stay a current location for 2025, will need a new home next year
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IUN event explores importance of food in the fight for civil rights
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Grocery workers union seeks inroads at Tony’s Fresh Market
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Elon Musk renews threat to fire federal workers despite pushback from various agencies
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Munster cop dies in off-duty crash early Tuesday
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Oswego wants community input on plan laying out ‘the aspirations of the village’
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Student returns to Oak Park and River Forest School Board table for first time in decades
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Metra train fatally hits pedestrian in Downers Grove for second day in a row
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El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de EEUU pretende impulsar la “gran” agenda de Trump
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Mujer de Missouri se declara culpable por complot para vender Graceland
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Baltimore Ravens GM calls allegations against kicker Justin Tucker ‘concerning’
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Goodman Theatre’s big 100th season: David Byrne, an ‘Office’ star and the return of Robert Falls
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Officials promise ‘immediate consequences’ after racist graffiti found at Oak Park and River Forest High School
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say
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Former Village Church property to become ‘passive park,’ La Grange Park’s first new space since 1978
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Naperville News Digest: Naperville Park District to open summer season rentals; Naperville District 203 OKs small fee increases for 2025-26
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Northbrook approves nonprofit’s planned 48-unit building for those with disabilities
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Los estuches cubanos para guardar puros, un nuevo objeto de deseo
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North Coast Music Festival announces headliners for 2025, including a return for deadmau5
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Second chance at love? After Valentine’s Day disaster, Skokie restaurants plan Feb. 28 do-over
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Mob-connected, Chicago businessman indicted on tax charges alleging hidden interest in sweepstakes gaming
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A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
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Federal employees may get more demands to justify their work at Elon Musk’s direction
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Jury selection continues in Highland Park parade shooting trial
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Naperville Election 2025: Council candidates speak to future development of city’s Fifth Avenue
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GM says Cleveland Browns have no interest in trading Myles Garrett despite his request
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PALS event raises money to help fete Lincolnwood School District 74 teachers in May
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Longtime Chesterton town attorney steps aside after 45 years
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Man identified from fatal U.S. 20 crash in Porter County
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Concert in Oak Park focuses on ‘women’s stories that need to be told’
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Two-time Aurora felon charged with having a loaded gun, ecstacy following Naperville traffic stop
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Afternoon Briefing: Mob-connected Chicago businessman indicted on tax charges
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El nuevo subdirector del FBI es un popular locutor que ha hablado mucho sobre la agencia
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South Elgin seeking the public’s help in gunfire incident near Fox Meadow school
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Mayor Brandon Johnson warns he will need to dip into reserves unless school board approves pension payment, borrowing
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Allen Sanderson, U. of C. economics professor who was skeptical of public subsidies for sports stadiums, dies at 81
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Candidates on the April 1 ballot in Park Ridge talk to voters at local forum
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Indian Prairie School District 204 board approves nearly $15 million mid-year budget adjustment for capital projects
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Mayor Brandon Johnson tweaks bond plan as City Council set to vote on it
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5 things we learned at the NFL combine, including a potential overhaul of the Chicago Bears offensive line
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‘No one else needs to go through this’: Family, friends mourn loss of Lake Station family
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Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 Board names associate as new superintendent
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Last man extradited in ‘19 shooting on Ridge Road near Wicker Park
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Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip’s murder conviction and death sentence
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Search for next US attorney in Chicago underway, again, in dramatically changed landscape
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Migrating sandhill cranes latest bird flu victims in Indiana; more than 1,500 killed
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The Rev. Michael L. Pfleger: Why is St. Sabina flying the US flag upside down? America is in distress.
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Former Hobart councilman charged with shoplifting calls time in office ‘an honor and a privilege’
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Voters head to the polls to choose mayor, board and council member nominees
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Gas leak in Lake Bluff Tuesday causes brief evacuation for nearby residents and a school
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Portage High School expanding class for training athletes; ‘physical activity improves brain function’
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House GOP pushes ‘big’ budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump’s agenda
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Column: Chicago Bears aren’t making national headlines at this year’s NFL combine. That’s a welcome change.
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Court briefs: Christmas motel shooting and Lake Station rape
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Jason Peters, the 9-time Pro Bowl tackle who played 1 year for the Chicago Bears, retires after 21 NFL seasons
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Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
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Trial opens for Gary man charged with pistol whipping landlord
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Woman shot, wounded by man who killed himself in Mount Prospect condo garage, police say
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Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers
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US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials say
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Philadelphia Eagles coach pushes back against Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the tush push
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Starbucks is cutting some ‘less popular’ drinks from its menu. Here’s what will be removed next week
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Daily Horoscope for February 26, 2025
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Chicago Cubs veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon hoping to tap into more velocity
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Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs
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‘He’s killing my baby’: Palestinian American boy’s mother testifies at hate crime murder trial
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A Southwest plane and business jet nearly collided at Midway. It’s not the first close call investigated at the airport.
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Walgreens to pay $595 million settlement to virtual care company over COVID-19 testing dispute
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Infielder Josh Rojas is embracing a leadership role with the Chicago White Sox: ‘His presence has been great’
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College Football Playoff commissioners put off any decisions on changes to playoff format, including seeding
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Dolton Trustee Jason House says ‘first day of the future’ for village after apparent primary win
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Voter turnout in Aurora area low for primary election, county officials say
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Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry looks to boost development; indicted Riverdale mayor leads in primary
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Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones plans to ‘make adjustments’ after victory over Ald. James Patton
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Nick Martinelli scores 29 as Northwestern beats Minnesota 75-63 for 2nd straight double-digit win
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Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich promises orderly transition ReSet slate wins GOP primary
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CTU leaders file motion to quash subpoena for their texts, depositions
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A year after dropping down from varsity to sophomore team, Olivia Cosme comes through for Marist. ‘I grew so much.’
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Voters have say in three Aurora Township Democratic races during primary election
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In return from foot injury, Justin Williamson helps Mount Carmel get leg up on Marist in sectional. ‘Just doing my job.’
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Richard Irvin and John Laesch lead in Aurora mayoral primary
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Tomislav Ivišić scores 22 points to lead Illinois past Iowa and end a 3-game losing streak
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Reading the room, Addie Schilb continually drives to the basket for St. Charles East. ‘We needed that energy.’
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Dartmouth football recruit Mateusz Nycz doesn’t play nice at heavyweight for Marmion. Not at all. ‘Set the tone.’