Donald Trump’s first week in office isn’t over yet, but what the Republican president has done so far offers clues about how his next four years in the White House may unfold.
Key takeaways from President Trump’s opening days in office
Day: January 25, 2025
10 things we heard at Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears introduction, including his fit with GM Ryan Poles and why he’s prepared to be a head coach
Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.
La Grange Park eyes new ‘branding,’ with updated street lights, 18-foot welcome sign
Preliminary plans for overhauling the village’s public spaces include a large monument-style sign at 31st St. and La Grange Road.
ACLU warns University of Illinois to respect free speech after officials clamp down on climate change group and Palestinian group
The group warned administrators that changes to speech and protest policies and “overzealous discipline” of protesters are having a chilling effect.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Jan. 25
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
Letters: Is America turning its back on people most in need of our help?
Sponsorship not only helps vulnerable people in a time of great need, but it also unites communities around a common purpose.
Go large when pruning tree limbs
There are some large limbs hanging too low over my patio that I need to address before spring. Can I just prune these branches to create more clearance over my patio? — Jim Young, Libertyville Winter is a great time to prune the trees in your garden. You should not have any problems pruning off […]
Biblioracle: ‘The Mailman’ by Andrew Welsh-Huggins is a new thriller with a hero both like and unlike Jack Reacher
“The Mailman” does all the necessary work of establishing a new hero, while also delivering a genuinely involving and suspenseful action thriller.
Today in History: Grand Rapids, Michigan becomes the first city to add fluoride to its public water supply
On Jan. 25, 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first city to add fluoride to its public water supply.
Today in Chicago History: Al Capone dies
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives.