Adam Sorkin argued he believed the “farm fresh” characterization meant the eggs were produced by layers who lived “on farms, with open green space, grass, hay and straw.” Ah, the idyllic rural past of America continues to drift in and out of our consumer subconscious.
Day: August 14, 2024
Countdown to football: Matt Marek toes the line for Sandburg, No. 9 in Daily Southtown preseason rankings
Indiana recruit Matt Marek is latest in long line of Sandburg players to end up being committed to the Big Ten.
Congress didn’t recognize a race riot in Springfield. Biden will make the site a monument.
In 1908, a White mob incited a race riot in Springfield, Illinois, leaving several people dead, hundreds injured and dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes burned and destroyed.
Tyler Zdon’s breakout sophomore season is only the beginning. Grant running back aims to ‘show what I can do.’
Zdon, who rushed for 1,001 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, says he’s better prepared for his role.
Roller disco and dance party set for Saturday at Festival Park
Matthew Way (DJ Way) and Andre Hodges (DJ Dre) will take to their turntables for the downtown skating event.
Elgin school opens with mom and daughter teaching in adjacent classrooms
The 2024-2025 school year at Ronald D. O’Neal Elementary in Elgin started Tuesday with fresh-faced students and new building features.
Column: Nixon’s complicated legacy goes well beyond his resignation
Richard Nixon’s legacy is enormous, and evolving.
Woman charged in Libertyville crash that killed Mundelein man
Jaclyn Brennan, 29, is expected to formally enter her plea to aggravated DUI and reckless homicide charges at a hearing Thursday in Lake County Court.
Hobart’s Willy ‘The Jet’ Shearer can fly. Is 2,000-yard mark within reach? ‘He has the Bricks on his back.’
Shearer won regional titles in the 100-meter dash and the 400 meters in the spring.
Daywatch: The DNC starts next week in Chicago. Here’s what to expect.
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.