A look at what’s really happening to the economy in Illinois. Momentum is on our side.
John Atkinson: Illinois is righting the ship for economic development
Day: April 24, 2024
Grocery deals: The Tribune food team’s favorite money-saving markdowns at Chicagoland stores
A round up of a few grocery store items that are good deals that are worth the drive.
Today in History: Final Unabomber-linked killing
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber exploded inside the Sacramento, California, offices of a lobbying group for the wood products industry, killing chief lobbyist Gilbert B. Murray. (Theodore Kaczynski was later sentenced to four lifetimes in prison for a series of bombings that killed three people and injured 29 others.) On this date: In 1877, federal troops were ordered out of New Orleans, ending the North’s post-Civil War rule in the South. In 1915, in what’s considered the start of the Armenian genocide, the Ottoman Empire began rounding up Armenian political […]
Ask Amy: Son never follows through with anything
Dear Amy, I’m a 45-year-old woman, married to my wife for five years. My issue is my 21-year-old son, who lives with us. He’s a good kid but he’s now unemployed (for four months) and spends his days playing video games.
Report: Chicago metro area ranks 22nd in nation for worst air quality
The Chicago metro area was named one of the worst in the nation for ozone and particle pollution by the American Lung Association in its 2024 “State of the Air” report, released today.
Daily Horoscope for April 24, 2024
Create stability by beating chaos. When the emotional Moon experiences discomfort with intellectual Mercury, expressing ourselves will be more complicated than normal. We’re in danger of reading too much or too little into what other people are saying. Later on, the Moon harmonizes with dedicated Saturn at 6:52 pm EDT, enabling us to be more self-reliant and self-disciplined. This creates a stable state of mind where we can emotionally develop, even if we can’t express what we’re going through. We can do it!
Chicago White Sox can’t hold late lead in 6-5 loss to Minnesota Twins — falling to 3-20
The Chicago White Sox lost their fifth straight Tuesday, as a 3-run lead evaporated in a 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Jordan Wicks steps up with his first quality start of the season in 7-2 Chicago Cubs win
As the Chicago Cubs begin a 16-day stretch with no off days, starter Jordan Wicks is being mindful of the bullpen.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
A longtime tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about his efforts to help Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign as testimony resumes in the historic hush money trial of the former president.