A Wheeling girl with a penchant for community service projects is the village’s newest citizen of the year.
Day: February 5, 2025
Chicago Cubs acquire pitcher Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, adding the right-hander to their bullpen after he was cut by the World Series champions last week.
United Airlines anticipates more O’Hare gates, flights after departure surge
An expanded O’Hare footprint helps United compete with rival airports in Atlanta and Dallas, officials say.
USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential
The Trump administration is placing U.S. Agency for International Development direct-hire staffers around the world on leave, except those deemed essential.
Crews battle blaze at apartments near Lake-Cook Road and Route 53
Crews are on the scene of a large fire at an apartment building in north suburban Arlington Heights, ABC 7 Chicago is reporting.
Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership
President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against Hamas fighters in Gaza and from war-weary Israelis who want the remaining hostages home and the 15-month conflict to end.
Two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson agrees to a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels
Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will report to Los Angeles Angels spring training with a chance to revive his career.
Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president.