Parkas are usually more insulated than most coats, and they have a hood lined with fur or some other material.
Stay snug on frosty days in these top parkas
Day: December 31, 2024
Dining out: Downtown Elgin favorite under new ownership, Illinois craft beer promo and more
Elgin Public House is closed temporarily as it transitions to new owners. Plus, Cupitol The Restaurant is now open at Old Orchard in Skokie and here’s a way to support local breweries even if you’re observing Dry January.
How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the first chance of 2025 to see fireballs in the sky.
New Zealand’s Auckland is the first major city to welcome 2025 with fireworks and light show
Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show.
Police investigate fatal crash Monday night in Avalon Park
Detectives are investigating a fatal Monday night traffic crash in the Avalon Park neighborhood that killed a 31-year-old man. Shortly before 10 p.m., a man was headed east in the 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a light pole, Chicago police said. The man suffered trauma to the body and was taken to Advocate Trinity Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim may have been traveling at a high rate of speed. As of Tuesday morning the victim had not yet been identified. Detectives were investigating. […]
Two Naperville teens charged in smoke store break-in Sunday
Two Naperville teens have been charged with burglarizing a Naperville smoke store after throwing a rock through a front glass window, officials said.
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets, including Kyiv
Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina targeted Sarah McBride by proposing to ban transgender people from U.S. Capitol restrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
Donald Trump calls Mar-a-Lago the ‘center of the universe.’ It’s a magnet for those seeking influence.
For the people Donald Trump has selected for his administration — and those who seek to get jobs or curry favor with the incoming president — Mar-a-Lago is the place to be.