Chicago Police officer Thomas Raap, once hailed as hero for conduct at scene of the killing of a fellow cop and wounding of another, now faces firing.
‘Hero’ cop from scene of Officer Ella French shooting faces firing
Day: December 10, 2024
Daniel DePetris: Syrians are relieved Bashar Assad is gone. They also are right to be concerned about the future.
Syrians are relieved that Bashar Assad’s reign is now a thing of the past. Yet there is concern about how Syria will now be governed.
Today in History: Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first American to win a Nobel Prize
On Dec. 10, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to win a Nobel Prize, winning the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to negotiate peace in the Russo-Japanese War.
Asking Eric: Family excluded from event with Santa
Dear Eric: We recently found out that my husband’s brother’s partner booked tickets for an event with Santa at a nearby stately home. It’s an event scheduled for when we’ll all be there together, but she didn’t extend the invitation to us and our children.
5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 win over the New York Rangers: ‘We can try to build momentum’
With the Chicago Blackhawks’ victory, Anders Sorensen became the first Swedish-born coach to win an NHL game.
Daily Horoscope for December 10, 2024
Healing doesn’t always need to be a difficult process. It’s a good time for open communication as the Moon trines messenger Mercury. The real rewards will likely arrive when the Sun trines Chiron at 12:49 pm EST, strengthening our resolve to drop old baggage which no longer serves any positive purpose. The Moon, meanwhile, will motivate us to wear our hearts on our sleeves as it conjoins Chiron before moving into a final trine with the Sun, where it should wrap up everything quite nicely.
Chicago White Sox sign outfielder Mike Tauchman, who spent the last 2 seasons with the Cubs
The Chicago White Sox signed free agent outfielder Mike Tauchman on Monday, a source confirmed to the Tribune.
Dansby Swanson’s need for hernia surgery in October surprised the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s offseason surgery isn’t expected to impact his readiness for spring training.
Arlington Heights board inks deal to lower Bears’ tax bill until stadium construction begins
The Arlington Heights village board on Monday approved a deal nearly two years in the making that aims to resolve the property tax dispute between the Chicago Bears and three area schools districts.
‘It’s a space for you’: Frontline Care Center offers mental health services to first responders and veterans
Dozens of first responders, caregivers and local officials Monday welcomed what was described as a milestone in providing mental health services to emergency service personnel, veterans and their families.