Elon Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week – Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK — Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been given little more than 48 hours to explain what...
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This Chicago woman competes in the growing sport of ice swimming
Qing Li always wanted to compete in the Olympics.The 35-year-old grew up surrounded by swimming greats and even got to...
United States Post Office Department created – Chicago Tribune
Today is Thursday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2025. There are 314 days left in the year.Today in history:On...
Chicagoland started the week with frigid cold – Chicago Tribune
The Chicago area has been experiencing frigid conditions this week. Temperatures are expected to hover in the single digits into...
Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs – Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK — Workers across the country responded with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration‘s...
Love found later in life on the dance floor – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago.Sanna Longden and Clint Seely were in their 70s when they met in 2016 at a dance at...
Super Bowl halftime performer detained after unfurling Sudanese-Palestinian flag – Chicago Tribune
NEW ORLEANS — A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face...
Alaska Legislature asks Donald Trump to retain Denali’s name instead of change it to Mount McKinley – Chicago Tribune
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution Friday urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the...
Chicago Public Schools chief says no need for teachers strike
Responding to a fact-finder’s report received by the district Tuesday night, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said he’s even...
Illinois teen’s surgery canceled after Trump executive order – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago.An Illinois teenager’s chest surgery was canceled last week after President Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking...
Businesses close in protest of immigration crackdown – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago.A churro shop in Pilsen closed its doors yesterday. So did a Mexican grocer in Chicago Heights. The...
High-ranking Chicago Housing Authority director fired – Chicago Tribune
Good afternoon, Chicago. The Chicago Housing Authority has seen major turnover in recent months, with four top officials resigning and...
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather – Chicago Tribune
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers...
What we know about Madigan jury deliberations – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago.The jurors in the landmark racketeering trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant deliberated...
14 from ‘close-knit’ figure skating community killed in American Airlines crash, with 6 of them from Boston club – Chicago Tribune
NORWOOD, Mass. — Two teenage figure skaters, their mothers, and two former world champions who were coaching at a historic...
