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NHL Winter Classic will use Wrigley Field rooftops and other Chicago Cubs traditions for the New Year’s Eve game
The Wrigley Field conversion from baseball ballpark to hockey rink is taking shape for the NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues.
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2024 in review: Our most heartfelt op-eds
Here, in excerpts, is a look back at the some of the best heartfelt op-eds...
Business
Donald Trump appears to side with Elon Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters
President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters.
Entertainment
Springfield museum highlights Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt’s work
Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt's inspiration as an artist was sparked in part by the murder of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old South Side boy who was tortured and lynched during a visit to Mississippi.
Sports
Larry Farmer’s road less traveled, from a player for powerhouse UCLA to girls coach at tiny Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest
Larry Farmer, 73, played for the greatest dynasty in college basketball history. Now he preaches the gospel of his iconic coach, John Wooden, to high school girls in Lake Forest.
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Week 17 photos: Seattle Seahawks 6, Chicago Bears 3
Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Soldier Field.
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Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on...
Best of 2024
Top 10 Broadway shows of 2024: ‘Tommy,’ powerful plays and a sizzling ‘Sunset Blvd.’
This last year was busy on Broadway, with new musicals and several impressive plays featuring...
Politics
Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspends services as Lebanon hands over former Syrian army officers
Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of deposed...
Education
Trinity High School’s next president has a long history at the school
Tina Taylor-Ritzler, who will lead Trinity High School in River Forest as president starting in...
Environment
Lake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island
University of Michigan researchers are working with residents to explore the possibility of converting wave...
Investigations
Corruption has burdened Illinois since its earliest days. But change is possible. Here’s how.
Illinois' culture of corruption may leave many feeling hopeless. But elected officials, from Gov. JB...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Hanukkah 2024: 21 restaurant specials to celebrate the Festival of Lights in Chicagoland
Spots throughout the Chicago area are offering the miracle of a stress-free holiday by providing...
Crime and Public Safety
Cook County tax commissioner Samantha Steele gets license back after DUI arrest
Samantha Steele, the Cook County Board of Review commissioner arrested last month for driving under...
Local News
Hobart Humane Society wants to renegotiate contract with Lake Station in wake of dog deaths
Humane Society of Hobart wants to ensure Lake Station Police are adequately trained as animal...
History
Today in Sports History: Detroit Lions become first team to go winless through a 16-game season
2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the...
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Stay warm with the best winter hats
Cover up your noggin when temperatures drop by adding winter hats to your wardrobe. Even...