Mayor Brandon Johnson is slated to speak Monday evening at the made-for-TV event and plans to underscore the host city’s successes and significance in the Democratic Party.
As the DNC looms, how will Mayor Brandon Johnson sell Chicago — and himself?
Day: August 16, 2024
Study reveals anti-immigrant speeches sway voters based on rhetoric and not lived experiences
As campaigns for the upcoming presidential election in November begin to sharpen their positions on immigration, a new study reveals that anti-immigrant speeches sway voters purely based on rhetoric and not lived experiences.
James Coltella: Our political discourse has devolved into shouting and ghosting. There is another way.
It is far too simple just to cancel opinions that don’t fit with our worldview.
Today in History: Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin die
Today is Friday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2024. There are 137 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 42; forty-one years later, in 2018, singer Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died in Detroit at the age of 76. Also on this date: In 1777, American forces won the Battle of Bennington in what was considered a turning point of the Revolutionary War. In 1812, Detroit fell to British and Native American forces in the War of […]
Asking Eric: Bad boss is also a bad volunteer, co-workers fear
Dear Eric: The manager at my place of work volunteers with a group that’s not related to our work. The volunteer group works with the court system to help women in recovery from substance abuse access community resources.
Daily Horoscope for August 16, 2024
Reconfiguring our plans may be necessary today. As motivated Mars squares inhibiting Saturn at 1:30 am EDT, our drive to move forward is in danger of getting squelched by a variety of unfavorable circumstances. Nonetheless, as the practical Capricorn Moon goes on to trine abundant Venus, progress is feasible if we stay grounded. Luna then misreads expansive Jupiter, making it hard to focus on one idea without getting sidetracked, but ultimately draws stability from Saturn. Limits can teach us important lessons — if we let them.
Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free: ‘Time to celebrate!’
Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free. He announced the news on Instagram on Thursday, nearly seven months after he revealed he had metastatic prostate cancer.
Naperville police investigating shooting on Inland Circle
Naperville police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 700 block of Inland Circle.
Chicago Sky no match for Phoenix Mercury, falling 85-65 as Kahleah Copper lights up her former team with 29 points
Kahleah Copper scored 29 points, Brittney Griner had 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists and five blocks and the Phoenix Mercury beat the short-handed Chicago Sky 85-65 on Thursday.
Kahleah Copper returns to Chicago as an Olympic gold medalist — and shows a path to greatness for young Sky stars
Kahleah Copper, who in 2021 helped the Sky win their first WNBA title, returned to Chicago on Thursday with the Phoenix Mercury — just days after earning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA.