On the witness stand, former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s dismissive depiction of his close friendship with co-defendant Michael McClain was striking.
Editorial: Jurors in Madigan trial hear the sad ballad of Mike and Mike
Day: January 16, 2025
Editorial: Credit rating downgrade an unsurprising warning about the future of Chicago’s financial stability
It’s bad news — though unsurprising — that following the passage of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s most recent city budget, S&P downgraded the city’s credit rating to BBB. Bad policy decisions trigger bad outcomes.
Downtown bike- and bus-lane ticketing program generates more than 3,500 warnings and violations in its first weeks
The program allows the city to use cameras to mail tickets to registered vehicle owners for violations in an area that covers much of downtown.
5 concerts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in Chicago
Whether you’re interested in dancing to house music or immersing yourself in an electronic and orchestral concert, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this long weekend.
Today in History: George H.W. Bush announces Operation Desert Storm
On Jan. 16, 1991, in a televised address to the nation, U.S. President George H.W. Bush announced the start of Operation Desert Storm, an Allied combat operation to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
Today in Chicago History: McCormick Place burns
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 16, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Asking Eric: After negative paternity test, ex still wants to maintain contact
Dear Eric: I took a DNA test with an ex. The child is five. My ex gave me issues about it for years but finally caved in. We remained friends. Now that it’s verified that I’m not the child’s father, what do I do?
Lockport’s Sophie Kelner vs. Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. A marquee matchup. And Kelner prevails. ‘Doing amazing.’
Sophie Kelner continues breakthrough season with a 4-2 win over Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta in a triangular meet.
Chicago Bulls gift-wrap a win to the injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks — plus 3 takeaways from their 3rd straight loss
The Chicago Bulls lost their third straight game Wednesday night, committing 20 turnovers in a 110-94 loss to the injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks at the United Center.
Sounding off: Vucevic vents after Bulls drop third straight home game
The Bulls dropped their third straight home game, losing to the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks 110-94 on Wednesday at the United Center. In the locker room, one player spoke up to address the team’s problems.