Good afternoon, Chicago.
The Chicago Bears have made it official, announcing Ben Johnson as their head coach today and scheduling an introductory news conference for tomorrow at Halas Hall.
The team issued its formal news release a day after news broke that the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator had agreed to join the Bears and was finalizing a deal.
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Man banned from Chicago Park District jobs after scandal now working for alderman
Despite a ban from Park District work after he was asked to resign from a top post there for his involvement in the agency’s sexual abuse lifeguard scandal, a longtime government employee has again found a job with a Chicago alderman. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Elgin agencies working with immigrants in U.S. illegally say deportation fears escalating
- District 219 removed Niles West football coach after investigation
- Four men with NWI ties among those pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol breach
President Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming
Donald Trump is placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation and that the tariffs will strengthen the economy instead of exposing consumers to higher prices. But it’s unclear whether his orders will be enough to foster the growing economy with lower prices that he promised voters. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Justin Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario’s premier says Donald Trump ‘declared war’
- Evanston two-flat home with coach house and work space: $2.2M
Why the Chicago Sky didn’t extend a qualifying offer to Chennedy Carter, their leading scorer
The Chicago Sky are moving on from Chennedy Carter after electing not to extend a qualifying offer to the dynamic guard. Carter is now an unrestricted free agent and can begin negotiations with other teams. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- 4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 overtime loss: ‘We couldn’t hold on to a lead’
- 5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 112-99 win, including Zach LaVine kickstarting the offense to end 5-game skid
Does your feline think she’s a tiger? ‘Cats: Predators to Pets’ at the Field Museum shows she has a point
As visitors follow a winding path through several rooms, they can trace the evolutionary timeline of cats, learn about their unique physiological and behavioral traits and explore the relationships between humans and cats throughout history. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Review: ‘Glassheart’ by City Lit sees the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ story in a whole new light
- ‘Poses with ‘Possums’ offers chance to move, connect with nature and raise awareness
President Donald Trump signed an order to end birthright citizenship. What is it and what does that mean?
Here’s a closer look at birthright citizenship, Donald Trump’s executive order and reaction to it. Read more here.
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