Amid a $770 million budget gap facing Metra, Pace and the CTA, and a proposal to merge the three into a supersized agency, Regional Transportation Authority leaders have issued their own transit rescue plan.
Day: January 15, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Illinois becomes first state to recognize MLK Day
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: Wikipedia makes its debut
On Jan. 15, 2001, Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia maintained by volunteer editors, made its debut.
Asking Eric: Should I give my daughter letters saved for her wedding day and the birth of her first child?
Dear Eric: Helena is now in her early 40s. She does not know this, but there are two more letters. Jim asked me to give her one on her wedding day, the other upon the birth of a child. I don’t think either event will happen – my daughter is most determinedly single.
Daily Horoscope for January 15, 2025
Healing challenges us to be the best version of ourselves. The sensitive Moon comforts sore Chiron, encouraging us to heal emotional wounds and prioritize peace. Later on, the egotistic Sun will be at odds with stubborn Mars at 9:39 pm EST, making it easier to become frustrated with selfishness or a lack of ambition — in ourselves or others. Finally, the Moon disagrees with unexpected Uranus, making it difficult to truly change, even when the problem is fully understood. Be open to evolving.
6 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls lose by 6 points to a versatile Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans
The final moments of the 119-113 loss were stuffed with the slapstick goofiness expected from a Tuesday night matchup between two sub-500 teams.
Tatum Harris takes game to another level as a junior for Evergreen Park. What’s next? ‘Getting better and better.’
Tatum Harris tallies 16 points and eight steals to lead Evergreen Park to a 53-44 win over Lemont.
Woman critically injured when she was hit by snow plow at Merrillville Aldi
A woman was hospitalized with critical injuries after she was struck by a snow plow in the Merrillville Aldi parking lot Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
David Joplin delivers as No. 7 Marquette tops DePaul 85-83 in overtime
David Joplin made two of his seven 3-pointers in overtime, and No. 7 Marquette outlasted DePaul for a rugged 85-83 victory.
Nothing better for Lincoln-Way East’s Luke Vetter than a birthday celebration from 3-point range. ‘I just rose up.’
Luke Vetter makes a 3-pointer to close out the third quarter as Lincoln-Way East tops Sandburg 59-50.