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- Asking Eric: We only see family at weddings and birthdays
- Hoping to ‘Trump proof’ students’ rights, Illinois lawmakers aim to end police ticketing at school
- Today in History: Mark Zuckerberg launches ‘Thefacebook’
- Today in Chicago History: ‘A slow-motion horror’ in the Loop kills 11 in CTA derailment during rush hour
- Best Valentine’s Day gifts for the woman who has everything
- Micky Horstman: Chicago’s mayor promised to ‘cut the red tape’ on affordable housing, so why hasn’t he?
- Editorial: Trump’s tariffs brinksmanship extracts too great a price from the North American psyche
- Letters: The plane crash that killed 67 people is not a tragedy to be exploited
- Mokena 5-bedroom home with private pond and fountain: $1.5M
- Seung Whan Choi: Can President Donald Trump persuade North Korea to return to the negotiating table?
- Editorial: Gov. Pritzker’s comment about showing Illinois ‘can govern itself’ isn’t as weird as it seems
- Elizabeth Shackelford: Congress should use its power against Trump
- Column: ‘A Complete Unknown’ focuses on Bob Dylan, but let’s not forget Michael Bloomfield
- The perfect cocktail shaker sets for a romantic Valentine’s night
- China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here’s what it means
- RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator’s support
- Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
- US aid freeze puts at risk Ukraine’s wartime help for frontline evacuees
- A by-the-numbers look at Zach LaVine’s Chicago Bulls tenure — including where he stands on the franchise scoring list
- Daywatch: Businesses close in protest of immigration crackdown
- Naperville North’s Anna Richards wants to work on cars. Expect ‘Bronco Sport Benny’ to get her shot.
- Man critically stabbed during armed robbery overnight in Auburn Gresham
- Following older siblings, Ethan Matz gets Carmel ‘pointed in the right direction.’ Things are looking up.
- Naperville Police Arrests for Jan. 31-Feb. 1
- Nike’s release of A’ja Wilson’s shoe and apparel collection shows ‘revolutionary’ growth of women’s sports
- Russia and Belarus will be banned from ice hockey tournaments until at least May 2026
- Report says business is booming in Lake County; ‘A real cool trend is companies we recently helped are expanding again’
- Madigan jurors end fifth day of deliberations with no verdict
- Lunar New Year event celebrates diversity at Vernon Hills mall; ‘We’re all people’
- After yearslong push for money, Pennoyer District 79 gets referendum nod and new digs
- Hobart’s Luke Juris may be ‘loud,’ even ‘obnoxious.’ But he makes noise another way at the sectional meet.
- Howard Brown announces new CEO, during time of challenges for transgender patients under Trump
- Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week
- Morton Grove increasing water rates as of the new year
- Woman testifies Griffith man nearly killed new boyfriend
- Joseph La Margo out as Niles village manager, Mark Janeck steps in as interim
- Judson recruit Kendra Brown keeps piling up records for Kaneland. But there’s one more thing. ‘Definitely to win.’
- Avanza proceso para aprobar a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. como secretario de Salud
- New Lake Forest fire chief looking forward to balancing traditions and future of the department
- Point in Time census offers glimpse into suburban homelessness
- How Why Not Natural aims to change how people see and consume supplements
- Tiger Woods says his mother, Kultida — a ‘force of nature’ — has died at 80
- College of DuPage’s annual free Global Flicks film series kicks off with ‘Wicked Little Letters’
- Colombia captura 124 personas en operativos contra el secuestro y la extorsión
- First military flight to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay is set to depart, official says
- Sueños Music Festival 2025: Shakira, Peso Pluma and Don Omar
- Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl
- Daybreak shelter aims to assist homeless men, families in new facility
- Naperville News Digest: Free kids’ dental exams to be offered at College of DuPage; State of Naperville Park District podcast now available
- Portavoz: No es cierto que gobernador de Nueva Jersey invitó a inmigrante a quedarse en su casa
- Is anyone ‘untouchable’? Chicago Bulls face uncertainty after Zach LaVine trade signals beginning of overhaul.
- Lake Forest HS students win outstanding achievement award at Student Silent Film Festival
- Soup takes center stage at sold out BEDS Plus fundraiser
- Elgin News Digest: ‘Laughter for the Health of It’ progam at Elgin library; free tax preparation available at township senior center
- What to know about El Salvador’s mega-prison after President Donald Trump’s deal to send people there
- Review: ‘Lobby Hero’ by Shattered Globe is a reminder of what an off-Loop show can be
- Afternoon Briefing: Lake County volunteers search deep into the night for the homeless
- Glenview athlete competed in Wichita before ice skaters who died in DC plane crash
- Caucus for Adkins’ former Gary council seat scheduled
- Naperville commission to consider variance requests for new child care center
- Indiana Gov. Braun’s property tax plan would reduce taxes, but cut school, municipal revenues
- Naperville council candidates weigh in on electricity contract, sustainability efforts at NEST forum
- As Patrick Mahomes chases Tom Brady’s GOAT crown, he’s more concerned about the Kansas City Chiefs’ legacy
- Column: Paramount officials believe new Broadway Series season to offer ‘just the right mix’ of old and new
- Portage planners approve 153-lot subdivision
- Naperville D203 parents and teachers pack school board meeting on schedule changes
- NFL is stenciling ‘Choose Love’ in an end zone for the Super Bowl to uplift country after tragedies
- West Harvey Dixmoor Elementary District 147 prepares for immigration enforcement as parents voice concerns
- Remains of all 67 victims of the deadly plane and chopper collision near DC have been recovered
- FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations
- Chicago man charged for overseeing warehouse with $1M worth of suspected stolen shoes
- President Donald Trump says he’s exploring option to send jailed US criminals to other countries
- Evanston company to oversee $76.3M residential tranformation of Haeger Potteries building
- China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google.
- Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark drops out of race for Thornton Township supervisor
- Methodist settles lawsuit with woman raped by nurse
- Alderman told to leave City Council meeting after he appeared to call colleague a white supremacist
- House bill to expand crime task force into Lake County moves to Senate
- New playgrounds, gym floors, other work planned for several District 204 schools
- Highland Park club to install 130-foot-tall netting to contain errant golf balls; ‘That’s the right thing to do’
- Trump says he’s given advisers instructions for Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if it assassinates him
- Contract awarded for carpeting at Chesterton High School
- Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, clears Senate committee
- At least 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting
- As hundreds of quakes rattle Greek islands, a few brave tourists have Santorini to themselves
- Column: Dr. King’s legacy is important, but complicated
- Chicago Bears coaching tracker: Richard Smith (LBs) and Jeremy Garrett (DL) are the latest position coaches added
- The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand
- The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
- Aurora-area groups share concerns about possible federal funding cuts
- Medical experts dispute evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering 7 newborns
- Second man charged in deadly 2024 ambush of two high school students in Loop
- Anthony Davis ‘had no idea’ about trade for Luka Dončić — but he does have familiarity with Dallas Mavericks
- Once-obscure Bolingbrook company WeatherTech has wild ride with its 13th Super Bowl ad
- Wintry mix set to bring icy streets, sidewalks across Chicago and suburbs
- Oreo maker warns cocoa costs will drive down earnings per share 10%
- Skokie police search Old Orchard after suspected car thief flees
- Marcus Jordan, Michael Jordan’s son, arrested on DUI and cocaine possession charges after his car got stuck on railroad tracks
- Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign pledge to ban no-knock warrants uncertain amid renewed talks on Anjanette Young ordinance
- Daily Horoscope for February 05, 2025
- Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
- Gov. JB Pritzker stresses importance of federal education funding amid latest threats from Trump
- Waffle House is passing along the sky high cost of eggs to diners with a 50 cent surcharge
- Northwestern University under investigation by Department of Education for ‘antisemitic harassment’
- Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
- 2-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson agrees to a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels
- Gene Barge, renowned sax man and producer known as ‘Daddy G,’ dies at 98
- Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership
- USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential
- Chicago Cubs acquire pitcher Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Rookie Matas Buzelis scores 24 points on perfect shooting to lead the Chicago Bulls over the Miami Heat
- Loyola men’s basketball defeats conference foe Saint Bonaventure 77-53
- Bloom’s Payton Edwards puts a new twist on longtime nickname against Rich Township. ‘Taking my opponents to town.’
- Gary man could face up to 30 years for fatally shooting mom’s ex in Munster
- Northwestern uses Nick Martinelli’s last-second heroics to stave off USC 77-75
- The Gaza Strip has long been a powder keg. Here’s a look at the history of the embattled region
- Coming out with boost of confidence helps Hillcrest’s Jaylen Ingram take control underneath. ‘I’m an energy guy.’
- Munster eyes food and beverage tax, possible cuts if property tax bill passes
- President Donald Trump talks Gaza takeover and other takeaways from his appearance with Netanyahu
- Lawmakers eye restoring A-F grades with expanded criteria
- Iran praises US for cutting foreign aid funding as it looks for a Trump message on nuclear talks
- Photos: Chicago Bulls 133, Miami Heat 124
- Katie Peetz, whose mom played for Doug Bruno at DePaul, is a chip off the old block for Lockport. ‘Do everything.’
- President Donald Trump’s suggestion the US ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike