A judge returned Aurora mayoral candidate Karina Garcia’s name back to the primary ballot Thursday.
Day: January 2, 2025
Around the Southland: Andrew athletes promote literacy, Palos East food drive, more
News from around the Southland includes items from Tinley Park, Palos Heights, Frankfort, Palos Park, Orland Park and Oak Lawn.
‘Marijuana recession’ threatens Denver’s fledgling cannabis delivery businesses
Denver officials are concerned about the impacts of the so-called ‘marijuana recession’ on the fledgling delivery business, tailored to give people from disadvantaged backgrounds or with past marijuana violations an opportunity to enter the industry.
Chicago White Sox sign Josh Rojas to a 1-year deal, adding a versatile veteran to their infield options
Josh Rojas made 106 starts at third base, seven at second base and three in left field for the Seattle Mariners in 2024. Third-base options for the Chicago White Sox also include Miguel Vargas and Bryan Ramos.
Lincoln-Way marching band makes 4th ‘fantastic’ appearance in Tournament of Roses Parade
Lincoln-Way High School District 210’s marching band returns after its fourth appearance in Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.
Elgin’s two hospitals restore mask mandates as respiratory illnesses climb
With the rise in cases of influenza, RSV, norovirus and COVID-19, Ascension St. Joseph and Advocate Sherman hospitals in Elgin have reinstated policies requiring all visitors to wear masks.
Americans are drinking less milk, but devouring butter and cheese like never before
For the nation’s leading butter brand, consumer demand for all things health-and-wellness has been an unexpected boon for business.
Nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why
Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin’s liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election, prompting state election officials to launch an investigation.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Our favorite stories pulled from the archives in 2024
We poured through the Tribune’s archives to say goodbye to WGN-TV chief meteorologist Tom Skilling; we explored how Chicagoans of bygone eras observed solar eclipses and dealt with cicada invasions; and we wished happy 100th birthday to WLS radio and the Silver Football competition. A few of our favorite finds are detailed below.
Hammond man shot to death Wednesday in New Chicago
New Chicago Police are investigating the Wednesday shooting death of a 42-year-old Hammond man following a dispute.