Today is Monday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2024. There are 183 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as the British North America Act took effect. Called Dominion Day until 1982, the national holiday is now known as Canada […]
Day: July 1, 2024
Asking Eric: I need grandchildren
Dear Eric: How do I encourage him to get out there without actually saying those words? Or do I just adopt more cats as my grandchildren?
Check out northwest Indiana fireworks
The Fourth of July always seems to arrive before we know it, the height of summer here already. With the holiday weekend comes fireworks; read on to find the best show in northwest Indiana. If no time is mentioned, most displays begin at dusk after 9:15 p.m. and last about half an hour. Cedar Lake: 9:30 p.m. July 5 and 6 during Summerfest at 7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake. Summerfest Parade is at 10 a.m. July 6. cedarlakesummerfest.com. Crown Point: Dusk July 4 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Crown Point. […]
Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at U.S. gymnastics trials
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics. The gymnastics star clinched an automatic spot on the five-woman U.S. team by breezing to victory at the Olympic trials.
Mexico out of Copa America after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador
Mexico failed to get out of the group stage for the fourth time in its last five Copa America appearances.
Piping plover chick — grandchild of Monty and Rose — hatches at Montrose Beach
Three more eggs from captive-reared Searocket and native-born Imani are expected to hatch soon, the Chicago Park District says.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record with 50.65 finish in 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic trials
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered her world record once again, running the 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds Sunday to win the U.S. Olympic trials.
Chicago White Sox fall 5-4 to the Colorado Rockies in 14 innings, the team’s longest game since 2019
Garrett Crochet retired the final 12 batters he faced Sunday in an 11-strikeout performance.
As the Chicago Cubs struggle to win series, a lack of consistent fundamental baseball is not helping to overcome their shortcomings
A weekend of miscues on the bases and mistakes in the field led to the Chicago Cubs dropping the Milwaukee Brewers series.
The gas tax hike goes into effect Monday. Here’s how much you’ll pay at the pump
Monday’s gas tax hike means about $184 more a year for the average Illinois driver. Here’s a look at how much the MFT generates a year, plus driver reaction