Paris closed out 2½ extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show Sunday night in France’s national stadium and from Long Beach in Southern California.
Day: August 12, 2024
Bringing home Olympic wins: How suburban athletes fared in the Paris Games
From Olympic veterans to those making their debuts, 12 local athletes helped contribute to Team USA’s effort at the Summer Games in Paris. Here’s how they fared.
‘The girls didn’t stop screaming’: When Beatlemania hit suburban theaters 60 years ago
With George Harrison’s opening guitar chord, hysteria enveloped American movie theaters 60 years ago Monday.
An Autobahn free-for-all? Drivers cringe at speeders, state police defend enforcement amid officer shortages
Can you get away with speeding in Illinois? Some drivers cite lax enforcement and are “amazed there aren’t more accidents and deaths.”
Best viewing of Perseids meteor shower is early Monday. Here’s how to watch.
Viewers might see five meteors within a few seconds and then go several minutes without seeing any.
Team USA, Illinois Olympians bid adieu to Paris Games
The 2024 Olympic Games came to a close Sunday in Paris, ending more than a fortnight of memorable performances and stunning accomplishments.