Schools, colleges and states that require students to be immunized against COVID-19 may be at risk of losing federal money under a White House order signed Friday by President Donald Trump.
Day: February 14, 2025
Daughters of Target’s late cofounder raise concern over company’s pullback on DEI efforts
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter’s recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists and of last month, the White House.
Aurora police say violent crime rate down in city
Aurora had only one homicide in 2024, which is the lowest rate since the city had none in 2012, city officials recently announced.
Federal funding changes could impact science research in Northwest Indiana, statewide
NIH support in Indiana has led to more than $1 billion toward economic activity, according to United for Medical Research.
Martín Pérez has a history with Will Venable, who plans to lean on the Chicago White Sox veteran for leadership
Left-hander Martín Pérez, 33, brings a veteran presence to the Chicago White Sox rotation with 269 career starts.
Column: Stars, smiles and introspection on display as the Chicago Cubs begin full-squad workouts
The long-running Alex Bregman saga was history, and everyone seemed to be in a good mood Friday during the first full-squad workout for the Chicago Cubs.
Horse rescued, but goats die, in Aurora barn fire
A horse was rescued during a barn fire Friday morning in Aurora that left eight goats dead.
Oak Park and River Forest lauds Olympians, WWII hero, NATO leader with alumni awards
Among the OPRF alumni given Tradition of Excellence awards were an Olympic medalist, a World War II hero and a U.S. major general.
2 women shot near Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade
Philadelphia authorities are investigating a double shooting that happened Friday outside the parade where up to 1 million Eagles fans celebrated their team’s Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hoffman Estates High proud to have only majorette team in area, but hoping to inspire more
Now in its third year, Hoffman Estates High School’s Orange Krush majorettes team is already celebrated for its uniqueness in the suburbs even as its members and coaches hope to become more influential.