Mars Wrigley has chosen a commercial developer to reconstruct its historic factory site on the Northwest Side, the nearly century-old birthplace of the Snickers and Three Musketeers candy bars.
1988 — American heptathlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets new world record 7,291 points to win the gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; East Germans Sabine John & Anke Behmer take the minor medals.
On Sept. 24, 1969, the trial of the Chicago Eight, later the Chicago Seven, began. (Five were later convicted of crossing state lines to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic convention, but the convictions were ultimately overturned.)
Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. When we got married, he was slightly hard of hearing. The past few months his hearing has gotten worse to the point that I have to raise my voice and repeat several times for him to hear me.
Parents Monday criticized the way Glenbard East High School officials and the school district handled a situation earlier this month when a student brought a gun to school.
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Junior outside hitter Elizabeth King adds a dynamite jump serve to her arsenal, powering the Whip-Purs to 20 wins in 23 matches.
Kyle Schwarber is the third Phillies player since 1920 with 100 runs, 100 RBIs and 100 walks in back-to-back seasons.
Kayla Birmingham had 13 kills, five digs and three aces in a 25-23, 25-14 win over Lincoln-Way West for the tournament title.
Caleb Williams’ struggles in Indianapolis brought to mind a Colts No. 1 draft pick who threw 28 interceptions in his rookie season. Peyton Manning turned out OK.