Ariarne Titmus left Katie Ledecky in her wake, leading from start to finish to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday night. Ledecky won the bronze medal.
Day: July 27, 2024
Review: Guest conductor Eric Jacobsen seems ready for Grant Park Music Festival baton — if it’s ready for him
With artistic director Carlos Kalmar leaving his post next month, the search for a successor to lead the summer classical music series is heating up.
Drone-spying scandal: FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women’s soccer, bans coaches for 1 year
FIFA docked six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament and banned three coaches for one year each on Saturday in a drone-spying scandal.
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Nate Pearson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays
The Cubs on Saturday acquired right-hander Nate Pearson from the Toronto Blue Jays. Pearson, 27, is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA in 41 relief appearances this season.
‘It’s time to get to work’: Harris’ campaign energizes Black women, young voters
Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic campaign for the White House has energized area Black women and young voters in the last week.
Tickets now on sale for Fiestas Patrias Festival in Aurora
The 12th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8, at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora.
Merrillville resident unhappy about new drug treatment facility
The Town of Merrillville’s approval of a new drug treatment facility on the south side of town earlier this month will do nothing but subsidize Porter County’s drug problem, according to a resident against the project.
Flag-raising celebrates Aurora’s Puerto Rican community
The event, organized by the city in collaboration with the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, is part of Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week, which officially began on Monday and will conclude with the 52nd annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at 129 Water St. in downtown Aurora.
Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. Government lawyers wrote in […]
Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism
Drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community.