After winning a majority of the vote in several of the nation’s largest Arab-majority cities, Donald Trump has filled top administration posts with staunch Israel supporters.
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Moscow warns US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons
President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles was met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies.
Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli
An outbreak of E. coli has infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots, and one person died from the infection.
Another gut-wrenching defeat to the Green Bay Packers: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have lost four games in a row and the shame of it — the disgrace — is that twice in those four weeks they’ve lost on the final play when they should have won.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Spirit Airlines said that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue.
Holiday shows for 2024: 40 concerts and theater openings, from ‘Nutcracker’ to Mariah Carey
When the weather outside turns frightful, look no further than our guide for seasonal concerts and shows of all kinds.
After-school programs on the chopping block due to delayed funding disbursement
Several Chicago after-school programs are on the chopping block due to delayed federal grant funds.
Historic Chatham Park Village Cooperative defaults on mortgage as residents disagree on property’s future
The Chatham Park Village Cooperative has offered affordable homeownership on Chicago’s South Side for more than 60 years, but it’s at risk of foreclosure as the co-op has defaulted on its mortgage.
Today in History: More than 900 die at Jonestown
On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide resulting in the deaths of more than 900 cult members.
Asking Eric: Friend insists she’s messaging with celebrities online
Dear Eric: My friend has been totally engrossed with messaging celebrities through Telegram. So far, she has been in contact with four musicians. Two of the four have promised to come visit with her.