Dear Eric: My husband and I are seniors. We no longer host Thanksgiving and other holidays, as our youngest son has taken that on willingly. I still prepare a variety of dishes and baked goods which we take to his home. He has a lovely, blended family now, and everyone converges to enjoy food and […]
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Chicago basketball report: Will the Bulls go another year without an All-Star selection? And the Sky add another seasoned coach.
The early returns of the NBA All-Star fan voting do not look good for the Chicago Bulls. No Bulls player was listed in the first returns of fan voting, which will run until Jan. 20.
Top 10 theater for winter 2025: Helen Hunt, old-school Steppenwolf and the return of the Lookingglass Theatre
Noteworthy shows opening in the next few months include “Betrayal” at the Goodman, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” on Navy Pier and “Waitress” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.
The hunt for the bean pie street sellers of legend, and how this dessert is a symbol of liberation for many Black Muslims
For many, bean pie is a symbol of Black pride and healthy eating. The dessert has strong roots in Chicago.
Today in Chicago History: 7 found dead inside Brown’s Chicken in Palatine
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Asking Eric: We eloped after dating for two weeks
You’re in pain and it won’t help you for me to belabor the past, so I’ll simply say that neither of you put enough consideration into this relationship before tying the knot, writes R. Eric Thomas.
Even in winter, bees creating a buzz at Brookfield Zoo
About 40,000 bees rescued from homes in Naperville and Lincoln Park are now buzzing away at Brookfield Zoo.
Crossroads of care: Special education assistants and teacher aides at odds amid CPS cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employees International Union Local 1 disagree on who is best for Chicago Public Schools’ special education students.
Grant Park Music Festival announces summer 2025 lineup, the first under new music director Giancarlo Guerrero
This summer, the free music festival runs June 11 to Aug. 16, with the usual Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening programs.
Today in Chicago History: Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. moves to the city’s West Side
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives.