Day: February 6, 2024

Column: Does Caleb Williams have concerns about the Chicago Bears that would alter his plans for his football future?

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Now seems like the appropriate time to repeat the obligatory warnings. Fasten your seatbelts tightly and take a deep breath. Only this may be a ride that needs more than the standard seatbelt. It probably requires the sturdiest lap bar in the industry plus a reliably strong shoulder harness and warnings for anyone who suffers from high blood pressure, heart palpitations or severe anxiety. The offseason roller coaster is about to get wild in Chicago. Or maybe we should say wilder.

Things to do Feb. 9-15 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

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Here are some events happening from Feb. 9 to 15 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Elton John tribute The Rocket Man Show is at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Tickets are $37-$58. At 203 N. Genesee St. 847-263-6300; geneseetheatre.com. Rus Anderson stars as 1970s arena-rock era Elton John. There will be a live band, live piano, outrageous costumes and all of Elton’s hits. Checkmate, mate “Chess in Concert” is at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 9-18 at the Madden Theatre at North Central College in Naperville. […]

Letters: We need programs to support local farmers. The Farm Bill matters.

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Regarding “Farmers urge investments in environmental justice” (Feb. 1): I was pleased to see Adriana Perez’s story regarding Illinois farmers going to Washington to voice support for various initiatives, especially equity and environmental justice issues, in the Farm Bill. Everyone should pay attention to the Farm Bill since it’s a huge amount of federal spending […]

Retirement home residents face losing some or all entrance fees as Bartlett facility struggles to pay debts

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Continuing care retirement communities sound great—they offer seniors their own home, amenities like meals and activities, and assisted living or skilled nursing if and when they need it. Also known as life plan or life care communities, they require a hefty entrance fee, often ranging from $250,000 to $400,000 or morecq, plus significant monthly payments. When the resident leaves or dies and their unit is resold, depending on the contract, that fee may be repaid to the family at up to 90%.cq So when residents of The Oaks at Bartlettcq were called into meetings with management in December and asked […]