Dear Eric: As adults, I end up picking up the slack just like when we were kids. I also manage all of our bills. She is completely in the dark about how any of our finances work, and my attempts to get her more involved haven’t stuck. In another living situation, she’d be incredibly vulnerable to being taken advantage of, potentially paying more than her fair share simply because she doesn’t know any better.
Day: March 4, 2025
Caroline Flynn, whose mother has ALS, comes up big in supersectional for Marist. And her family. ‘So much support.’
Marist’s Caroline Flynn tallies 15 points, three assists and three steals in a 62-48 supersectional loss to Kenwood.
Richards’ Ulyssa Garcia dominates, except for first frame, in winning girls bowling state title. ‘I was in shock.’
Richards junior Ulyssa Garcia won the girls bowling state title at Cherry Lanes in Machesney Park by 177 pins.
Alainna Poisson, team leader and floor general, sums up Marian Catholic’s feelings. ‘I wouldn’t change anything.’
Marian Catholic’s Alainna Poisson closes career with 12 points and five rebounds in 51-31 supersectional loss.
Arlington Heights hires traffic expert in anticipation of Bears plans
Arlington Heights officials signed a new contract with a traffic consultant to review the Bears’ studies for the potential redevelopment of Arlington Park.
Savannah Lynch shakes off hand injury to spark St. Edward in Class 1A supersectional. ‘The momentum we needed.’
Savannah Lynch scores 22 points as St. Edward tops Willows 56-43 in a Class 1A supersectional in Elgin.
Des Plaines council cutting city clerk’s oversight of staff
A divided Des Plaines City Council on Monday tentatively eliminated the city clerk’s authority over the office’s workers.
Trump hits ‘pause’ on U.S. aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.
Wartburg’s Castle Singers to give Ash Wednesday performance
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will host Wartburg College’s Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher on their regional concert tour for an Ash Wednesday performance.
Where’s the beef at O’Hare, plus a Spirit Airlines check-in switcheroo
O’Hare opens new Butcher & the Burger eatery in Terminal 5, while Spirit Airlines check-ins shift to a new location.