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Jenny Bechtold, La Grange Park District executive director, explains the district’s decision to retain natural turf on its playing fields during a recent League of Women Voters forum at the La Grange Public Library. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park District talk offers insight into artificial turf decision

By Hank Beckman

March 24, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

The La Grange Park District was faced with tough turf choice after they successfully passed...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton celebrates her win in the Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate with her husband, Bryan Echols, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at CineCity Studios Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 21

By Claire Malon

March 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

Robbins Park in Hinsdale is getting a new playground with help from the family of a former resident. (Pioneer Press)

Former resident’s family donates $200K for new playground in Hinsdale

By Chuck Fieldman

March 20, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Officials in Hinsdale are partnering with the family of a former resident to build a...

Andrea Burns, left, and Martina Maggiore find the recently installed mural of Pope Leo XIV in Section 140 before a White Sox-Rangers game on May 23, 2025, at Rate Field in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The Great 2025 Chicago Tribune holiday news quiz

By Chicago Tribune

December 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know everything that went on this year? Get together with your loved ones...

Pickleball players engage in a match at Waukegan’s newest business, Pickleball Kingdom. It is the 24th business to open in the city this year. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Pickleball Kingdom the 24th business to open this year in Waukegan: ‘The city is really cooking’

By Steve Sadin

December 22, 2025 at 5:07 p.m.

Family & Crab will the 25th when it opens Friday.

Shoppers watch their cellphones on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

In his national address, President Trump claimed he’s bringing prices down. Here’s what the data shows.

By Claire Malon

December 21, 2025 at 6:36 a.m.

The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges,...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates the win over the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Dec. 20

By Grace Miserocchi

December 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

The Darien Swarm 13U team advanced to the championship game of the Pop Warner Super Bowl on Friday in North Carolina. The team went 13-2 on the season. (Kenny Smith)

Darien Swarm football team plays in national championship Super Bowl in North Carolina

By Chuck Fieldman

December 15, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

The Darien Swarm 13U Pop Warner team made it all the way to the national...

Former President Barack Obama poses with kids from Burke Elementary School at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Dec. 9, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Dec. 13

By Grace Miserocchi

December 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

The marquee promoted Bears coach Ben Johnson as fans line up for free hot dogs, Dec. 2, 2025, at The Wieners Circle in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood after Johnson took his shirt off in a postgame celebration for a win over the Eagles. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Dec. 6

By Claire Malon

December 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck as Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) trails the play in the third period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 22

By Claire Malon

November 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

FILE – The gaming platform Roblox is displayed on a tablet, Oct. 30, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Leon Keith, File)

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

By Barbara Ortutay

November 18, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with...

A person walks through heavy snow on North LaSalle Street in Chicago’s Loop during the morning rush on Nov. 10, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 15

By Grace Miserocchi

November 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...