The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people before adjourning Thursday morning, nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history.
Day: April 18, 2024
Column: Iran’s attack on Israel provokes new crisis
The encouraging news is that Israel, in cooperation with Britain, the United States and – rather surprisingly – Jordan, did an outstanding job of destroying the 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran.
Tri-County 50th Annual Exhibit showcases student artwork of 32 area schools
The 50th Anniversary Annual Junior/Senior High School Exhibition hosted by South Shore Arts is on display through May 12 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.
Michael Osipoff’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Isaac VanderWoude and unbeaten Illiana Christian leap over several teams in the rankings.
One person killed in crash on I-90 at Barrington Road
One person is dead following a crash at the toll plaza in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near the Barrington Road off-ramp near Hoffman Estates.
Daywatch: Uber rolls out blue checkmark system in Chicago
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
River North 2-bedroom loft with rooftop deck: $1.4M
The primary suite has a walk-in closet, heated floors and a dual vanity with Brizo fixtures.
Palos Village Players presents Agatha Christie stage adaptation ‘The Hollow’
Palos Village Players stages “The Hollow” from April 26 to May 4 at Palos Park Recreation Center.
Olympics: Who’s in and who still has work to do to qualify for Paris
From archery to wrestling, each of the 32 sports on the Olympic program has different qualifying criteria.
Deanna Stellato-Dudek becomes the oldest woman to win a figure skating world title — by channeling childhood idol Michael Jordan
When Deanna Stellato-Dudek attended a work retreat in 2016, she didn’t know it would set her on a path toward winning a world championship in figure skating.