The fact that migrant children had to rely on a court order to ensure basic necessities highlights a flaw in our immigration system.
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: The end of crucial safeguards for migrant children at the border is a moral crisis
Day: January 6, 2025
For a dry January, 8 nonalcoholic wines and wine alternatives worth seeking out
As sales of alcoholic beverages have slowed in recent years, nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drinks industry.
Editorial: How property tax increases became a new third rail in US politics
Governments now raise property taxes at their peril. People have had enough and are voting big spenders out.
Today in Chicago History: ‘Double doink’ enters the city’s lexicon
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: Trump supporters storm Capitol to stop certification of Biden victory
On Jan. 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump, fueled by his false claims of a stolen election, assaulted police and smashed their way into the Capitol to interrupt the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
Asking Eric: Grandfather wants to be the center of attention at family events
Dear Eric: Yesterday we attended a grandson’s birthday party, and he was sullen and pushed to leave early. He’s not speaking to me today to punish me.
Daily Horoscope for January 06, 2025
Our pasts still matter in the present. Intense Mars moves backward into guarded Cancer at 5:44 am EST, as its retrograde path has us revisiting any matters that we have yet to find closure on. Later, communicative Mercury pushes confusing Neptune, making it hard to tell up from down. Misunderstandings and forgetfulness don’t mix well! Thankfully, once the thoughtful Moon conjoins wounded Chiron, we’ll understand how to give one another time to think — and, eventually, heal. We must honor the needs of our souls.
Chicago, once again, ranks among the worst in the nation for traffic congestion in annual report
Roads are so snarled that the city once again ranked among the worst in the nation for the severity of traffic in 2024.
Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
North Central College wins Division III national football title
North Central College beat Mount Union 41-25 in Sunday’s Division III national championship football game.