As SoxFest Live wrapped up Saturday, the attention turns to spring training. Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 12 for Will Venable’s first camp as manager.
Day: January 25, 2025
Trump ousts at least 14 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
The White House late Friday fired the independent inspectors general of at least 14 major federal agencies in a purge that could clear the way for President Donald Trump to install loyalists in the crucial role of identifying fraud, waste and abuse in the government.
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
The release of four female Israeli soldiers from Hamas captivity on Saturday came at a heavy cost for Israel. Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, 120 of them serving life sentences, from its jails as part of a ceasefire deal.
Radio Flyer closes Schaumburg store
Radio Flyer, which has manufactured little red wagons and other items for more than 100 years, has shuttered the brick-and-mortar store it opened at Woodfield Mall 13 months ago.
Former Stanford coach David Shaw is 1 of 4 known candidates for Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
David Shaw, the former Stanford coach who interviewed for the Chicago Bears’ top job, will get an interview to be Ben Johnson’s offensive coordinator.
Emergency room bypass rates spiked last year at area hospitals
Hospital emergency department diverted ambulances elsewhere at a higher rate in 2024 than during the previous two years, according to state data.
‘There’s so much need’: Aurora Red Cross volunteer brings comfort, care to L.A. wildfire survivors
People say an American Red Cross vest soaks up a lot of tears. Phil Rehmer knows that’s true. The Aurora retiree is currently deployed to Los Angeles where he is providing spiritual care for survivors of the fires there.
Lincicome: It’s all smiles around Halas Hall again, at least for now
Doubt benefit giving is a frequent burden for Bears fans, and yet granted freely and with fresh anticipation that each time the most dysfunctional franchise in sports has got it right. So we say welcome to another coach, a guy named Johnson, a simple two syllable hashtag, first name of Ben.
Krishnamoorthi, immigration lawyer discuss Trump executive orders during virtual town hall
At a virtual town hall meeting called by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Hoffman Estates, Wednesday, a veteran immigration attorney briefly explained President Donald Trump’s immigration-related executive orders issued shortly after he took the oath of office, and told those who could be affected to beware and be prepared. “Everybody in this country, no matter what […]
Former Dunes Tourism director finds a new mission in Papua New Guinea
It was a year ago that Lorelei Weimer left her beloved job as the longtime director of Indiana Dunes Tourism, a move that surprised many.