Pope Francis met with a large number of well-known comedians and reassured them that irreverence is a good thing. God can take a joke.
Day: June 19, 2024
As American wineries struggle, is ‘Buy American’ the solution?
A winemaker’s plea for consumers to buy American wines sparked widespread discussion in an industry facing downward trends. Here are 10 wines our experts suggest.
At the Newberry Library and on stage, the return of Mike Royko
Was Mike Royko the toughest man in Chicago? We shall see, I suppose, when a one-man play opens here in early September at the Chopin Theatre. Mitchell Bisschop is the author and star in what he has titled “Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago,” and one afternoon not long ago he was explaining himself and […]
Larry Tye: Louis Armstrong liberated himself and his music form in the Second City
Louis Armstrong recorded 38 discs, including “Heebie Jeebies,” at OKeh Records’ studio in the Chicago Loop.
Beyond Yosemite and Yellowstone: 10 underrated national parks to visit this summer
Before you book your reservation for a busy park this summer, check out this list of 10 underrated national parks to visit instead.
Zoe Liberman: How white parents can talk about race with their kids
White parents say that they do not discuss race because their child hasn’t noticed it, but research shows that preschoolers can be biased.
Chicago-area immigrants hopeful over Biden’s executive order that offers pathways to citizenship to spouses of US citizens
The announcement comes just weeks after the Illinois General Assembly passed a resolution calling on Biden to use his executive power to extend work permits to long-term immigrants living without authorization in Illinois.
Letters: Paul Vallas’ op-ed speaks more to his biases than CTU leadership’s weakness
Bravo to CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and her colleagues for being bold advocates for a more vibrant, healthy and sustainable city.
Today in Sports History: Alex Rodriguez homers for his 3,000th career hit
In 2015, Alex Rodriguez homers for his 3,000th career hit as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2.
Today in History: Former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana shot to death
On June 19, 1975, former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana was shot to death in the basement of his home in Oak Park, Illinois; the killing has never been solved.