In the early 1970s, Donald Sutherland, who passed away last week, was an inspiration to those of us in the military.
Clarence Page: This young GI met Donald Sutherland in a bygone era. RIP to an original.
Day: June 23, 2024
Eli J. Finkel: The failings of the Chicago Principles when it comes to free speech
What if the core problem with the Chicago Principles is not that they permit too much speech, but that they foster too little?
Letters: The Tribune Editorial Board’s car-centric thoughts run counter to what’s best for Chicagoans
Encouraging drivers to drive less aggressively is, in fact, an honest and good faith effort to save the lives of Chicagoans.
Editorial: Mr. Putin goes to Pyongyang and we don’t like that show
We’ve gone from “Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down That Wall” to Mr. Putin goes to Pyongyang.
Tree chlorosis may go unnoticed
We planted a river birch tree in our backyard three years ago and I noticed that the leaves have a strange looking yellow cast to them. When we looked more closely, there were some leaves turning brown too. What can we do to help our tree? — Burt Davison, North Chicago From your description, it’s […]
A jury found Illini basketball star Terrence Shannon not guilty of rape. Then the online harassment of his accuser started.
Experts say women who accuse high-profile athletes can be the subject of harassment that can scare sexual assault survivors into silence.
Dobbs, 2 years later: Out-of-state medical providers flock to Illinois for abortion training as opportunities dwindle
As many states ban or place greater restrictions on abortion, medical providers travel to Illinois to seek comprehensive instruction.
Today in History: Title IX signed into law
Today’s Highlight in History: On June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law Title IX, barring discrimination on the basis of sex for “any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Ask Amy: Son-in-law barely acknowledges my presence
Dear Amy: He has never initiated a conversation, and during family events he either absents himself or is present but playing video games on his phone.
Daily Horoscope for June 23, 2024
We can take care of our own business before turning around to deal with other people and their baggage. The Moon begins the day in get-it-done Capricorn, though we may stumble for a moment when it squares sensitive Chiron in Aries. Still, solutions can be found once Luna trines free-thinking Uranus in steady Taurus. Our efforts don’t have to be so intense as the Moon sextiles Neptune in Pisces, before it finally drifts into public-minded Aquarius at 11:14 pm EDT. We’re allowed to relax.