Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in Chicago History: Former Gov. George Ryan leaves prison — 13 years after declaring moratorium on executions
Day: January 30, 2025
Today in History: The Beatles stage their last public performance
On Jan. 30, 1969, The Beatles staged an unannounced concert atop Apple headquarters in London that would be their last public performance.
Asking Eric: Windfall could keep loved one alive, but at what cost?
Dear Eric: On the one hand, my wife always says, “it’s just money” and we sometimes spend (her) money to help family and friends in need, either by flying there to help or paying off debts, etc. On the other hand, my brother lived the life he chose and is reaping what he sowed.
Even as the points pile up, Darron Greer Jr. keeps nose to the grindstone for Argo. ‘Did what I knew I could do.’
Argo’s Darron Greer Jr. pours in career-high 36 points, pulls down 11 rebounds in 69-51 win over Chicago Christian.
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.
No rush. Shepard’s Jamaia Thompson comes alive at end of regulation, in OT against St. Laurence. ‘With confidence.’
Jamaia Thompson hits huge 3-pointer late in regulation and adds three points in OT as Shepard downs St. Laurence.
Ace Bailey’s 37 points help Rutgers beat Northwestern 79-72, dealing the Wildcats a rare home loss
Freshman star Ace Bailey scored 37 points and Rutgers picked up a rare road win Wednesday with a 79-72 victory over Northwestern in Evanston.
Chicago Bulls can’t keep pace with the Boston Celtics. 5 takeaways from the 122-100 loss — their 8th in 10 games.
The Chicago Bulls, playing without star guard Zach LaVine, lost the opener of a three-game trip Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Celtics 122-100.
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says
ARLINGTON, Va. — A passenger jet collided Wednesday with a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.
DePaul men fail to hold a 14-point lead in a 72-61 loss to No. 25 UConn, while Loyola falls in overtime
HARTFORD, Conn. — Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 25 UConn rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat DePaul 72-61 on Wednesday night. Tarris Reed Jr. had 16 points and eight rebounds for UConn (15-6, 7-3 Big East). Jaylin Stewart finished with 15 points before leaving following […]