Good morning, Chicago.
It has been 18 years since the Chicago Bears went to the Super Bowl, but for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, they’ve been there and done that.
The Chiefs are chasing history, aiming to become the first NFL team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era. The Eagles are seeking the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi trophy.
Between plays will be 80-plus ad spots ranging from reuniting Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal’s “When Harry Met Sally” characters at Katz’s Deli enjoying a sandwich with Hellmann’s to WeatherTech, a once-obscure Bolingbrook car floor mat manufacturer, and Pinnacle Advertising, a small Schaumburg agency, rolling out their 13th Super Bowl commercial.
Kendrick Lamar, who won five Grammys for his diss track “Not Like Us” this past weekend, will headline the halftime show.
Looking for a last-minute Super Bowl party to attend? Here are 41 restaurants and bars hosting watch parties with menus ranging from an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet to a game day wine-pairing class.
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Trump, Musk move to oust EPA staff in the Great Lakes region
The Trump/Vance administration is moving to fire or force out more than 20% of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chicago staff, including officials who enforce clean air and water laws and others dedicated to helping poor communities disproportionately harmed by pollution in the Midwest.
The disconnect highlights how Trump, his aides and fellow Republicans in Congress repeatedly attempt to gut environmental protections while promising to guarantee Americans have clean air and water.
Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director last night, putting an official who has planned the zealous expansion of President Donald Trump’s power into one of the most influential positions in the federal government.
Chicago Auto Show goes electric with 2 EV tracks, dozens of models and first appearance by Rivian
The atmosphere is electric at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, with two indoor EV test tracks, dozens of models and several high-profile debuts, including the first appearance by homegrown Rivian.
But with EV sales growth slowing and threats by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs, pause infrastructure build-out and end federal tax credits, an air of uncertainty hangs over the 117th edition of North America’s largest auto show, which opens Saturday at McCormick Place.
Ban those involved in Jan. 6 rioting from Chicago government jobs, City Council veterans say
Four City Council members plan to introduce a resolution this month directing the city’s Human Resources Commissioner to “reject or disqualify” all applicants for city jobs who participated in the Jan. 6 riot.
The four are Ald. Matt Martin, 47th, and the council’s three veteran or active-duty military members: Alds. Chris Taliaferro, 29th, Bill Conway, 34th, and Gilbert Villegas, 36th.
Dexter Reed’s family to get $1.25M in proposed settlement; $27M for woman hit in police chase
The family of a man who was killed last year in a West Side shootout with Chicago police officers has reached a tentative $1.25 million settlement agreement with the city.
The settlement proposed by city attorneys for the family of Dexter Reed is still subject to approval by aldermen.
Chicago schools chief Pedro Martinez asserts no need for teachers strike following release of fact-finder’s report
Responding to a fact-finder’s report received by the district Tuesday night, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said he’s even more certain there’s no need for a teachers strike following the report, saying, “What are our teachers going to strike about?”
Column: Virginia McCaskey earned the respect and admiration of Chicago Bears fans — because she was one of them
There’ve been few untouchable owners in Chicago, where passionate fans frequently look for someone to blame when things go wrong, often starting at the top.
But Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia McCaskey, who died Thursday at age 102, was the exception to the rule, writes Paul Sullivan.
Column: Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard taking his share of hits from TV analysts — but is it fair game?
The only rooting interest in a Hawks storyline for any viewer outside of the Chicago market is Connor Bedard, and after enjoying a honeymoon period as a rookie last season, the daggers are out, writes Phil Thompson.
‘Love Hurts’ review: Ke Huy Quan is tireless; the movie feels endless
It’s such a drag to see Ke Huy Quan undermined so persistently by the script and the role handing him his first lead in a movie, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips. Here, coming off his recent Oscar-winning turn in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” he plays Marvin, a sweet-natured Milwaukee real estate agent hiding a vicious criminal past.
What to do in Chicago: Auto Show and Orchid Show open, plus Lunar New Year parades
Forget Valentine’s Day, a Chicago Auto Show outing can tell you everything you need to know about whether you and your mate are compatible.
