Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but also offer the opportunity to mark the holiday by supporting veterans and service members.
Memorial Day 2025: 15 restaurant and bar specials in Chicago, including seafood boils and drag brunches
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Purple Heart returned to family of Lansing WWII veteran
In the hard-fought campaign to liberate the Philippines during World War II, 22-year-old Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord of suburban Lansing was hit with shrapnel during a key battle on the island of Luzon. Van Der Noord survived — as did three brothers who also served their country in the war — and earned […]
Chicago Housing Authority hires former EPA staffer to lead new environmental safety division
Elizabeth Poole and her new team will begin their work by focusing on lead-based paint hazards as they build out the new program.
Asking Eric: I fulfilled a 10-year dream
Dear Eric: I am a man in my 50s who has fulfilled a 10-year dream: I have written, produced and starred in a comedy web series. I worked diligently on the scripting, put up my own funding, hired professional lighting, sound and editing. Three weeks after it was cut, I uploaded it to a popular comedy website. To my dismay, I received some very negative, even cruel comments. Fortunately, I also received positive feedback.
Sens. Durbin and Duckworth question Prime Healthcare after changes to Illinois hospitals
Prime, which is a for-profit company, bought the eight Illinois hospitals in March for more than $370 million from Ascension, a large Catholic health system.
Who does what in the Chicago Bears organization? Here’s a breakdown.
The 2025 season will be one of great transition for the Chicago Bears. So who does what exactly at Halas Hall? Here’s a look at many of the notable names.
Trump administration cuts may end federal scrutiny of Illinois school where special ed kids often got arrested
The Department of Education has been monitoring Garrison School because it often called police on students. Now that oversight is in question.
Asking Eric: Too much mother-in-law
Dear Eric: Today after dropping off groceries, my wife noted that the refrigerator, in her opinion, had an unpleasant odor and was very quick to share her opinion with my son-in-law. She is also rather critical of many of his habits. And her opinions are not without merit. But my mother always said, “less said, better mended.”
Cupich says Pope Leo XIV will champion the environment, immigrants — but doesn’t know when he’ll visit Chicago
Chicago Cardinal says when Pope Leo XIV is ready to travel to the United States, he will push for a Chicago stop.
Justice Department investigating Mayor Brandon Johnson for alleged racially motivated hiring
Mayor Brandon Johnson received a letter from an assistant attorney general saying there is “reasonable cause” to believe he “made hiring decisions solely on the basis of race.”