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2025 > February > 16
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Asking Eric: What should I call my ex-step kids?
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No. 11 Michigan State turns Illinois’ festive night upside down as Tom Izzo earns Big Ten wins record
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Today in History: King Tutankhamen’s tomb unsealed
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Frozen woman’ feels ‘wonderful’
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Madigan case showcases pitfalls of Illinois political culture
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Disease resistance matters most in apple trees
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Editorial: How ill-conceived ‘affordable’ housing becomes unaffordable for Chicago
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Letters: Illinois can do more to push insurers toward accurately pricing climate change risk
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‘Whole different level.’ The Illinois-Indiana political divide widens amid Trump 2.0, from immigration to DEI to LGBTQ rights.
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Editorial: Springfield doesn’t seem to know the scope of its ‘Tier 2’ pension problem. How about we find out?
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Melody Winston: Can Rainbow Beach plans help revitalize Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood?
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Chess Records, Muddy Waters and the birth of urban blues music
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Activists anxiously await air monitors, hope Chicago isn’t backsliding on pollution promises
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Clarence Page: A timely pushback against too much Trump-Musk secrecy
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Federal plan to reduce government office space could be a blow to Chicago, where selling properties wouldn’t be easy
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Calumet City candidates prepare for divisive Feb. 25 Democratic primary
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La Grange OKs liquor licenses for new pizzaria, banquet hall featured on YouTube reality series
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Column: Do players have to show Chicago White Sox fans they’re worth watching — assuming they can find them?
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Here’s a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500
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Column: Couple enjoy serving the public at Kane County Clerk’s Satellite Office in Aurora
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Valparaiso Parks announces $10 million for parks upgrades 2025 plan, absorbing former focus for sports complex
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Investigation continues into fatal Portage house fire Saturday
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Suspect in fatal stabbing in Austria had an ‘Islamic terror motive,’ officials say
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Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu signals he’s moving ahead with Donald Trump’s idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza
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Merrillville Police investigate murder-suicide at gas station
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At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India
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Defiant Canadians mark their flag’s anniversary as Trump hopes to make their country a state
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Trump attends the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will ‘fuel America’s Golden Age’
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Justice Department’s independence is threatened as Trump’s team asserts power over cases and staff
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Pope is stable, followed Mass on television as he recovers from respiratory infection, Vatican says
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‘Conclave’ wins best picture at BAFTAs as ‘The Brutalist’ takes directing and acting prizes
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‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends
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Lake County reports highest rate of flu-like cases in Indiana, cases rising nationally
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Retired Chicago-area priest accused of sexually abusing minor at Northwest Side church
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Evanston candidates push back against proposal for increased density, Envision Evanston
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Business news: College Goal Sunday and Strollin’ Through The Colon
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House bill could take a toll on motorists on Indiana highways
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Review: In Jason Isbell’s solo show at the Auditorium, debut songs and simple artistry
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Skokie, Illinois Science + Technology Park host quantum computing conference
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Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
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Law & Order: Charges filed against men accused of child molesting, rape
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US, Ukrainian officials head to Saudi Arabia as talks loom on ending Russia’s war
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Daytona 500 resumes after lengthy rain delay; Trump on hand for start of NASCAR’s biggest race
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Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to let the firing of whistleblower agency head proceed
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Azzi Fudd helps No. 4 UConn end No. 7 South Carolina’s 71-game home win streak with 87-58 rout
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Skokie lifts boil water order Sunday evening after water main break
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IUN students get a chance to provide free dental services for kids
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Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Donald Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war’s end
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Photos: 78th British Academy Film Awards
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Frigid temperatures expected this week with subzero wind chills
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Northwestern gives up a 20-point lead to Nebraska to fall 68-64 in third straight loss
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With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight
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Daily Horoscope for February 17, 2025
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Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith making most of 1st big-league camp
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Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
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For Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, a welcome return to spring training and sunshine
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Wyatt Carlson, who has college plans at Kentucky, keeps leading the way for Lincoln-Way West. ‘Going to be amazing.’
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Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week
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Kavel Moore operates outside of spotlight for Mount Carmel. And that’s just fine to him. ‘Love being the underdog.’
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Shaq’s OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck’s Global Stars 41-25 in the final
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William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports
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Lockport’s Claudia Heeney keeps rolling along, even against undefeated competition. Satisfied? ‘I also want more.’
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Kris Mporokoso is unfazed by Waubonsie Valley’s win over Warren at Indian Creek Shootout. ‘We know what we can do.’
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One month later, sophomore transfer Declan Sons gets into sectional groove for St. Charles East. ‘I knew what to expect.’
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A perfect 30-0 as a freshman, South Elgin’s Allison Garbacz builds upon past performances. ‘I’m not new to this.’