Georgios Koutsias scored in the 75th minute to spark the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Day: September 15, 2024
Donna Vickroy: What’s wrong with my tomato plants?
Yes, I know I can head to the farmers market and pick up tomatoes for cheap. I know I don’t have to spend my summer mornings watering, weeding and pep talking the plants in my backyard garden. I know there is an easier way. But there’s something sublime about bringing your own produce into the world, about using your own crops to create delicious sauces, soups and salads, about knowing you are one with nature. I’ve maintained a backyard garden for more than 20 years. I’ve fended off invaders – a fence now keeps the rabbits at bay. I’ve brought […]
Column: Past, present and future meld together on the Chicago White Sox’s road to infamy
No one paid much attention to the Chicago White Sox for the first five months of the season. But now the Sox will be in the spotlight in this journey to infamy.
The Chicago Bears are counting on Shane Waldron to elevate QB Caleb Williams. After a debut flop, can the OC meet expectations?
Shane Waldron’s task of coaching Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is at once a pressurized situation and a potential dream opportunity. And one in which the noise now is ramping up.
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opening night to include a Midwest premiere
The Park Forest-based organization’s opening night features Three Great American Symphonies at Trinity Christian College.
‘People are desperate’: Illinois harm reduction organizations await settlement funding in effort to reduce opioid overdoses
Groups in Illinois providing harm reduction services are in line for at least $15 million from settlements between states and prescription drug companies.
Editorial: White Sox are on the cusp of historic MLB record. Will home supporters get to see it?
The White Sox have put their fans through a singularly miserable season. The least they can do is break the Mets’ record for losses at home.
Letters: State lawmakers are right to take steps to make prescription drugs more affordable
Prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them.
Electric bill savings will be lower for some new Illinois rooftop solar owners starting in 2025
What will change — for new solar roof owners only — is they will get smaller bill credits for the excess solar they produce and export to the the grid.
‘The sky did not fall’: One year into Illinois’ historic bail reform, officials reflect, examine the data
The state’s sweeping bail reform measure took effect one year ago on this coming Wednesday, eliminating money as a factor in whether a defendant is released from prison while awaiting trial and ushering in broad changes in how pretrial justice is handled.