Noteworthy shows opening in the next few months include “Betrayal” at the Goodman, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” on Navy Pier and “Waitress” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.
Day: January 8, 2025
‘The Pitt’ review: Noah Wyle is back in scrubs in a medical drama about a very long shift in the ER
HBO’s streaming platform Max is emulating network TV with a weekly medical drama. Each episode tracks an hour of a shift in the ER.
The hunt for the bean pie street sellers of legend, and how this dessert is a symbol of liberation for many Black Muslims
For many, bean pie is a symbol of Black pride and healthy eating. The dessert has strong roots in Chicago.
Letters: Tribune Editorial Board and Paul Vallas ignore Chicagoans’ needs
There are no human needs in Paul Vallas’ or the editorial board’s Chicago.
Casey Burgat: Elon Musk and Americans are wrong about term limits
Term limits in Congress would make the very problems they are meant to fix far worse.
Today in History: Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman captured
On Jan. 8, 2016, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the world’s most-wanted drug lord, was captured for a third time in a daring raid by Mexican marines, six months after walking through a tunnel to freedom from a maximum security prison.
Today in Chicago History: 7 found dead inside Brown’s Chicken in Palatine
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Asking Eric: We eloped after dating for two weeks
You’re in pain and it won’t help you for me to belabor the past, so I’ll simply say that neither of you put enough consideration into this relationship before tying the knot, writes R. Eric Thomas.
CPS watchdog’s annual report rings alarm on sports, school board election campaigns
Office of the Inspector General released its annual report including more than 300 investigations, involving fraud, mismanagement and adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
Daily Horoscope for January 08, 2025
Serious mindsets have both benefits and drawbacks. While the cautious Moon works hand-in-hand with balanced Venus to create a relaxed and pleasant emotional environment, perfect for abundant socializing, we may feel on top of the world. Messenger Mercury soars into serious Capricorn at 5:30 am EST, leading us to speak with authority, make plans with intent to follow through, and establish consistent routines. Watch out! The confident Sun then squares sore Chiron, which could be humbling to any overblown egos. Stay humble for the best results.