“St. Denis Medical” follows the overworked, sometimes incompetent staff of a small regional hospital in Oregon. It might take some time for the sitcom mockumentary to find its own voice and point of view.
Day: November 12, 2024
Area students getting global perspective on climate change
Students from Oak Park, South Holland and other suburbs are part of a contingent traveling to Azerbaijan for the UN Climate Conference.
Column: An exhibition and a book revisit the life and death of Emmett Till
On Nov. 23, the Chicago History Museum is opening a new exhibition, “Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till.”
Elmhurst Art Museum has new executive director and chief curator
Allison Peters Quinn comes to the west suburban art museum from the Hyde Park Art Center.
Jerald McNair: Parents must be mindful of what they say about the election around kids
The day after the presidential election, a student asked me: “Dr. McNair, is slavery coming back?” I was stunned by the question.
Editorial: Walgreens’ woes are about more than an iconic Chicago company’s future. Our health is at stake, too.
Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth is fighting on two fronts: closing money-losing stores and battling pharmaceutical middlemen.
Today in History: Ellis Island closes its doors
On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.
Asking Eric: Creepy ‘cousin’ left off the invite list
Dear Eric: I frequently have gatherings at my house, most recently debate-watch parties. Close friends gather, have cocktails and eat snacks. This time, I decided to go for the cozy vibe and have a debate-watch pajama party. I just invited ladies.
Daily Horoscope for November 12, 2024
Taking calculated risks can work out at the moment. The soulful Moon enters bold Aries and trines intrepid Mars, strengthening our resolve to push past any obstacles. Plus, we won’t do so thoughtlessly. As intellectual Mercury squares pessimistic Saturn at 8:22 am EST, we’ll have a clear view of everything that could possibly go wrong. Luna will then trine Mercury, guiding us as we make plans that honor our valid limits without being trapped by unfounded anxieties. Balance is key to finding a path forward.
After a 12-year wait, former Chicago Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame
“I love this game,” Jeremy Roenick said Monday. “It’s been such a huge part of my life for most of my life.”