10+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) President Donald Trump's second inaugural address sounded a lot like his first, with a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems. Justin Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Donald Trump "declared war' "People are hiding.' Chicago immigrants stay home from work to avoid potential ICE arrests. Victims of fiery Glenview car crash identified Charities across Chicago see huge shortage in coat donations as winter sets in: "We're significantly thousands behind' Aldermen blast Cultural Center display as antisemitic, call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to remove it Thornton Township residents rebuke Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, choose Stephanie Wiedeman as trustee Chicago schools, churches and hospitals vow to protect migrants in US illegally after Trump lifts ban that limited immigration arrests in safe spaces Column: Guided by self-awareness, Ben Johnson is…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (14+ words) House Bill 1095 " authored by Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago " passed the Senate ......

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (16+ words) The 40th Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration took place Friday, Nov. 29 at ......

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (356+ words) Knoch Knolls Nature Center in Naperville is planning two Nature Discovery Days in August for children and their families. The first of the self-guided programs is "Amazing Reptiles," which will be available Saturday, Aug. 2, and from Monday to Friday, Aug. 4-8, a news release said. The second is "Butterflies and Moths," which opens Saturday, Aug. 9, and runs Monday to Friday, Aug. 11-15. The nature center is at 320 Knoch Knolls Road and open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. Free events give families a chance to learn about local reptiles and insects and their contribution to the environment through arts and crafts, wildlife toys, matching games, coloring pages and books, according to the park district said. Residents interested in learning more about the Naperville Fire Department can apply to be part of its upcoming Citizen Fire Academy. The academy offers a behind-the-scenes experiences…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago (272+ words) Broadcaster Harry Caray's statue is seen outside Wrigley Field on March 30, 2021. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 27, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 82 degrees (1945) Low temperature: 12 degrees (1996) Precipitation: 1.28 inches (1908) Snowfall: 2.9 inches (1942) [The Tribune called Chicago]The Tribune called Chicago's North Side baseball team the Colts during the 1902 season. Though the Colts didn't get above .500, they did earn a new, permanent nickname that season thanks to the Chicago Daily News " the Chicago Cubs. (Chicago Tribune) 1902: Though commonly referred to as the "Colts" by the Tribune, the Chicago Daily News was credited with giving the North Side baseball team its nickname " Chicago Cubs. The article reported that the team's manager Frank Selee…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (13+ words) Steve Svekis is an assistant sports editor for the South Florida Sun Sentinel....

11+ mon, 4+ day ago (1082+ words) The Democratic National Convention. NASCAR. ShotSpotter. 2024 was filled with Chicago news. Here is look back at the year through Tribune editorials. The Democratic National Convention. NASCAR. ShotSpotter. Protesters. Gridlock. Michael Madigan. Ed Burke. The sinking value of Loop condos. The sinking fortunes of Chicago sports team. And the ever-changing saga of where the Chicago Bears will be playing football a decade or so from now. (And who pays.) 2024 was filled with all kinds of Chicago news, not all of which involved City Hall or the Chicago Teachers Union. This holiday week, the Tribune Editorial Board is looking back at the year through editorials covering Chicagoland, the machinations of City Hall, the presidential election of 2024 and national and world affairs. Here's our first collection: life as it was lived in our Midwestern patch, rarely a city so real as in 2024. Forgive…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (32+ words) He runs throughout the year on Malibu Beach like a man possessed, during storms, brush fires or sunny days. ''I think I`ve missed five days,'' Bruce Dern calculates. ''One of ......

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (30+ words) Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Studio 1847 For Illinois drivers, a DUI charge or traffic violation can feel like the start of a long and uncertain road. Harsh ......

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (30+ words) BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Friday branded Turkey a "hostile state" with a sectarian agenda, the latest in a series of bitter exchanges between the neighbors.......