Despite a ban from Park District work after he was asked to resign from a top post there for his involvement in the agency’s sexual abuse lifeguard scandal, a longtime government employee has again found a job with a Chicago alderman.
Day: January 21, 2025
Today in History: First US case of COVID-19 confirmed
On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. reported its first known case of the 2019 novel coronavirus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who had returned the previous week from the outbreak’s epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
Today in Chicago History: Super Bowl-bound Bears x 2
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Asking Eric: I love this man. I hate how we live.
Dear Eric: Our home has become so full that we only have paths to go from one room to another. Stacks of boxes and bags and collections surround the paths. Despite this, I attempt to clean and vacuum this house, mostly on my own.
Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game
Ohio State can celebrate another title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory.
Even after scoring career-high 40 points, Danyella Mporkoso maintains focus for Waubonsie Valley. ‘It’s never good enough.’
Danyella Mporokoso pours in a career-high 40 points and showcases entire repertoire in 69-46 win over Hersey.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has already thrown down 18 dunks this season.
Jenesis Moore does some heavy lifting to win MVP trophy for Homewood-Flossmoor. How heavy was it? ‘Real heavy.’
Jenesis Moore scores 18 points and adds four steals in H-F’s 53-28 win at the MLK The Dream Continues Invitational.
Trump pardons 1,500 defendants in Jan. 6 rioting, including dozens from Illinois
The scope of the pardons suggests that virtually all those implicated will see those charges wiped clean.