On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash in the final lap of the Daytona 500; he was 49.
Today in History: Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in crash
Day: February 18, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Cubs announcer Harry Caray dies
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Asking Eric: Sister is angry with me visiting her soon-to-be ex-husband
Dear Eric: My sister is going through a divorce after 40 years of marriage. It has been a long time coming during which time I have seen her often berate her husband in front of family and friends for doing things the rest of us could not recognize. I’ve also seen her rage at my elderly mother who has breast cancer.
Sweden tops U.S. 2-1 in 4 Nations round robin. The Americans had already clinched a spot in final
Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin finale.
Freshmen Natalie McGhee and KaMariyah McClinton turn up volume for TF North. How much? ‘Making a big impact.’
Natalie McGhee scores 20 points and KaMariyah McClinton adds 19 as T.F. North beats Tinley Park to open regional.
Mike Pence se destaca como uno de los pocos republicanos dispuestos a desafiar a Trump 2.0
Su grupo gastó casi 1 millón de dólares en anuncios en contra de Robert F. Kennedy Jr., el elegido de Donald Trump para dirigir las agencias de salud del país. Ofrece discursos instando al presidente a mantener a los aliados extranjeros de larga data y hace cabildeo con miembros del Congreso al tiempo que sus asistentes escriben cartas y columnas de opinión.
Cary man charged with homicide in crash that killed Glenview police officer
A Cary man faces a charge of reckless homicide in the crash that killed a Glenview police officer Sunday.
Governor weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after his top deputies quit amid criminal case turmoil
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday she is weighing removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office after four of his top deputies announced their resignations in the latest fallout from the Justice Department’s push to end his corruption case.
Experienced Sam Kerry helps carry load as Kaneland wins first conference title in 20 years. ‘She’s a coach’s dream.’
Sam Kerry emerges a reliable second scoring option for the Knights, who won their first conference title in 20 years.
Police: One dead after single vehicle crash on Rand Road in Arlington Heights
A man was pronounced dead after a single-vehicle crash Monday evening in Arlington Heights, officials said.