If the Chicago Blues Festival in June whet your appetite for more blues this summer, the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks aims to give you what you crave with “Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues.”
Day: July 4, 2024
Cyraina Johnson-Roullier: Juneteenth expands upon the Fourth of July’s celebration of freedom
The true significance of Juneteenth and its claim on the idea of freedom is different from, yet just as important as, that of the Fourth of July.
Letters: Why are we not talking about the bullying that happened on the national stage?
Donald Trump showed himself to be the bully most people already knew.
Daily Herald opinion: On Independence Day, we celebrate our nation’s birth and recommit to its future
Editor’s Note: The editorial below is an updated version of one first published on July 4, 2014:
The Kitchn: Easy chicken parm burgers are even more delicious than the Italian classic
This easy, soon-to-be classic is a mash-up of chicken Parm and chicken Parm meatballs.
Today in Sports History: Billie Jean King beats Evonne Goolagong at Wimbledon
In 1975, Billie Jean King beats Evonne Goolagong, 6-0, 6-1 for her sixth and final singles title at Wimbledon.
Today in History: Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Asking Eric: I’m struggling with jealousy and despair
Dear Eric: How do I keep going? How can I redirect my thoughts when the jealousy/despair hits?
As Shota Imanaga continues to build a case for All-Star Game, the Chicago Cubs lose 5-3 to the Philadelphia Phillies
Shota Imanaga held the Philadelphia Phillies to three runs in six innings while walking one and striking out eight.
Daily Horoscope for July 04, 2024
Our hearts are in charge! The emotional Moon supports wounded healer Chiron, guiding us to release old baggage and heal with the support of others. That said, when the Moon squares Neptune, it’ll be tough to avoid projecting our biases onto other people’s actions or letting emotion blind us. Thankfully, the Moon enters its home sign of nurturing Cancer at 4:51 pm EDT, settling us as we get in touch with our emotions and connect with our loved ones. When in doubt, choose kindness.