I am amazed at the complete incompetence of Assessor Fritz Kaegi and his staff.
Day: August 7, 2024
Nathan D. Smith: Ken Griffin’s new dinosaur fossil, Apex, belongs in an American museum
Will the specimen be hidden away, or will Apex be made available for public engagement and spark joy and wonder about our natural world?
‘Annie’ is coming to Chicago Theatre for the holidays, plus ‘Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol’ at Studebaker
The announcements of holiday shows have begun, including for some downtown productions that likely will be popular.
Editorial: Welcome to the big leagues, Gov. Tim Walz
Kamala Harris’ choice of Midwesterner Tim Walz is a reminder of the importance of bedrock Midwestern communities.
The Kitchn: These ‘dilly beans’ are just like the ones my grandma used to make
My grandmother kept a tidy little vegetable garden outside her New England home. While she did a decent job of growing summer squash, cucumbers, and some tomatoes, her best results always came out of her snap bean plants.
Today in History: Philippe Petit walks on tightrope between two towers of the World Trade Center
On Aug. 7, 1974, French highwire artist Philippe Petit performed an unapproved tightrope walk between the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York, over 1,300 feet above the ground; the event would be chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary film “Man on Wire.”
Asking Eric: Should I reach out?
Dear Eric: I found out recently that I have a half-sister who lives 15 minutes from me. I have not communicated with her so far.
The nightmare is over: Chicago White Sox snap historic 21-game losing streak with 5-1 win against Oakland A’s
The Chicago White Sox snapped their AL record-tying 21-game losing streak Tuesday, defeating the Oakland Athletics 5-1. It was the team’s first win since July 10.
White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1.
Chicago Bears ‘Hard Knocks’ Episode 1 recap: A visit from Nick Saban, an eagle speedo and Caleb Williams’ Slip ‘N Slide
The hope the Chicago Bears are placing on rookie QB Caleb Williams is among several storylines during the opening of the five-episode season. Here’s our recap of Episode 1.