Cam Booser’s path to the majors included spending 2021 playing independent baseball with Chicago Dogs. The Chicago White Sox recently acquired him from the Boston Red Sox.
Day: January 5, 2025
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers: Everything you need to know about the Week 18 game before kickoff
The 4-12 Chicago Bears will play the 14-2 Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in a Week 18 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff.
Editorial: Republicans, resist the urge to blow up the filibuster for immigration overhaul
There’s talk in the nation’s capital of blowing up the Senate filibuster to pass GOP immigration policies. Don’t do it, Republicans.
River Forest family help plan funeral for longtime friend Jimmy Carter
Rick Jasculca, a River Forest resident and longtime friend and associate of Jimmy Carter, is helping plan his state funeral.
Resolve to plan ahead for this year’s garden
A new year is a good time to make some resolutions for a lovelier, more beneficial and more enjoyable garden.
Jennifer Guzman: Chicago leaders, we have an antisemitism problem
It’s incredibly disheartening to see the antisemitism and hate spreading through Chicago’s institutions.
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
New chief’s agenda includes expanding efforts to slow climate change, aggressive action on forever chemicals and speeding up lead pipe removal.
Letters: Inspector general should look into state workers’ excessive overtime
This sounds to me, at least, to be a case that requires further inquiry by the inspector general, not praise or sympathy for hardworking employees.
Storer H. Rowley: Where will we find a new Jimmy Carter when we need him?
Jimmy Carter applied his strong moral compass to embody the honest leadership and public service that America needs right now.
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears owner George Halas shocked when first child is born — and it’s a girl
Welcome to the fifth day of the year. Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 5, according to the Tribune’s archives.