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Marina Mabrey’s 32 points lift the Chicago Sky to a 104-96 win over the Dallas Wings and a season sweep

Associated Press Staff — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:29:17 +0000

The Chicago Sky have scored 104 points in each of their last three games and have topped 100 four times this season.

Lollapalooza Day 4: For the final day, Chili Peppers and Lana Del Rey, and the mud is part of it

Laura Rodríguez Presa, Doug George — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:50:07 +0000

Some music fans, or make that mud fans, were going for it Sunday, especially at the high-energy Perry’s stage.

‘Homecoming’: New book by a ‘Dreamer’ from Little Village humanizes the journey of undocumented children in US

Laura Rodríguez Presa — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Margarita Quiñones-Peña, who still lacks permanent legal status after 30 years in Chicago, wants immigrant kids to know there's no shame in that.

Chicago Cubs are 1½ games back in the NL Central after beating the Atlanta Braves 6-4 for their 6th straight series win

Matt Carlson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:17:19 +0000

Cody Bellinger had his third straight multihit game, scored twice and drove in a run as the Chicago Cubs beat the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves 6-4 for their sixth straight series win.

Chicago Bears Family Fest report: Kyler Gordon sidelined as injuries on defense continue to add up

Dan Wiederer, Colleen Kane — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:53:43 +0000

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus doesn’t seem overly concerned by his team's early August attrition on defense.

Renowned children’s singer Ella Jenkins celebrates 99th birthday

Rebecca Johnson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:02:18 +0000

Jenkins is known for songs such as “You’ll Sing a Song and I’ll Sing a Song” and “Miss Mary Mack.”

2 electrocuted after touching third rail of CTA Green line in Oak Park en route to Lollapalooza, official says

Rebecca Johnson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:29:46 +0000

The duo jumped on the track to take pictures, according to Oak Park spokesperson Dan Yopchick.

Elon Musk says his cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be streamed on X

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:19:09 +0000

Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.

Meet 94-year-old Gene Schroeder, who is believed to be oldest living Chicago Bear

Carrie Napoleon — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:04:08 +0000

If you prick one of Gene Schroeder’s veins, he is confident the blood will flow blue and orange.

Police: Girl, 8, killed in Portage Park shooting

Rebecca Johnson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:35:36 +0000

An 8-year-old girl is dead after she was shot in the head Saturday night in Portage Park, the Chicago police department said.

Sunday forecast: Dangerous swimming conditions, possible flooding

Rebecca Johnson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:59:00 +0000

National Weather Service officials say there’s a chance of torrential rain and flooding late Sunday evening and overnight in the far south Chicago metro area to central Illinois.

Appellate court decision creates some uncertainty for Waukegan casino project

Steve Sadin — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:10:09 +0000

Nearly 20 months after Full House Resorts received permission to begin work on a Waukegan casino and almost six months after opening The Temporary at American Place, a decision by the Illinois 1st District Appellate Court on Friday created some uncertainty about the project.

California authorities capture suspects in home break-ins: a mama bear and three cubs

Associated Press Staff — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:36:26 +0000

California authorities have captured four suspects in multiple break-ins at homes around South Lake Tahoe: a mama bear and three of her cubs.

‘Business as usual’ for Chicago White Sox while awaiting word on MLB discipline for a brawl with the Cleveland Guardians

LaMond Pope — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:33:34 +0000

A day after a lengthy brawl against the Cleveland Guardians, the Chicago White Sox scored three runs in the ninth inning for a 5-3 victory.

Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021

David Klepper — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:11:44 +0000

Donald Trump’s defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the voters in the 2020 election, but only wanted the former vice president to “pause” the certification of votes to allow states to investigate his claims of election fraud. Those baseless claims had already been rejected by numerous courts.

Column: Time to divide and conquer? Introducing the New Big Ten and Little Big Ten.

Paul Sullivan — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:37:22 +0000

The Big Ten Conference is growing, so why stop now? Divide and conquer? Just do it.

Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with 90 others injured, officials say

Asim Tanveer — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:11 +0000

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring at least 60 others, officials said. Rescue operations were underway.

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in the Round of 16 — its earliest World Cup exit ever

Anne M. Peterson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:22:43 +0000

The United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it’s wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated from the tournament.

McGrath: Wisconsin trip provides small respite from the heat — and food for thought about climate change

David McGrath — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:43:11 +0000

When the whole world is roasting and you're witnessing unusual weather events all over the country, it's hard not to believe the wolf of climate change is at your door.

Northbrook blotter: Man faces weapons and drug charges after jumping in pond to escape police

Steve Sadin — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:47:19 +0000

Here are more arrests and reports from the Northbrook Police Department.

Glenview blotter: Catalytic converter stolen from car parked on Milwaukee Avenue

Steve Sadin — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:34:59 +0000

Here are some more arrests and reports from the Glenview Police Department.

Pope announces World Youth Day to return to Asia in 2027, urges young people ‘not to be afraid’

Nicole Winfield, Barry Hatton and Helena Alves — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:34:55 +0000

Pope Francis told young people on Sunday the Catholic Church needs them and urged them to follow their dreams as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal with a massive open-air Mass and an announcement that the next edition would be held in Asia for the first time in three decades.

Residents revel in last days of summer during Northbrook Days

Karie Angell Luc — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:23:40 +0000

The west commuter Metra lot in downtown Northbrook accommodated Northbrook Days for five consecutive festival days starting Aug. 2.

Gary Air Show back in the skies this weekend after six-year hiatus

Carrie Napoleon — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:53:06 +0000

The skies over Marquette Park Beach in Gary will buzz with activity once again Saturday and Sunday when the air show returns after a six-year hiatus.

‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors

Lindsey Bahr — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:47:24 +0000

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.”

Rosenwald Schools helped educate Black students in segregated South. Could a national park follow?

Jeffrey Collins — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:43:23 +0000

As Ralph James settled into the restored, highbacked desk at the segregated school he attended in rural South Carolina, he remembered the old school bell, the cascading light through tall windows, the Christmas pageant and the basketball court just outside.

Waukegan looks at possibility of creating a civilian office of police accountability

Steve Sadin — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:40:01 +0000

As Waukegan community members and city officials ponder ways to enhance safety including a smooth relationship between residents and police officers, accountability frequently enters the discussion.

Russia mounts a massive missile and drone attack against Ukraine following its retaliation promise

The Associated Press — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:39:36 +0000

Moscow unleashed a massive missile and drone barrage on western Ukraine Sunday, following through on its promise to retaliate for a Ukrainian attack on a Russian tanker.

52 days on the road: A migrant family’s desperate journey to Chicago

Nell Salzman, Armando L. Sanchez — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Tribune traveled with Esperanza and her family from El Paso to Chicago Union Station to gain a better understanding of what migrants experience on the U.S. portion of their journey.

The EPA’s ambitious plan to cut auto emissions to slow climate change runs into skepticism

Tom Krisher — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:51:52 +0000

The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism both about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough.

Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary

Chris Megerian — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:40:14 +0000

Nicole Leger always thought of the burn pits at military bases in Afghanistan as more like campfires than health hazards. Ordered to dispose of sensitive documents, she would toss the paperwork into the flames while catching up with fellow soldiers, moments of quiet bonding that provided a respite from her riskier work as a hastily trained medic for the U.S. Army.

Business briefs

Staff report — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

News and events around local businesses

End of an era

Mike Hutton — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Building a high school basketball program in Gary is about making connections and fostering relationships. No one did it better than former 21st Century boys basketball coach Rodney Williams, who died of cancer on July 18 at the age of 68.

A Jan. 6 attendee’s election speaks to Illinois GOP’s last stand in Will County

Rick Pearson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Once part of the wall of solidly Republican collar counties, Will County is now one of the last battlegrounds for the region’s GOP.

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Ian Firstenberg — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

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Simone Biles dazzles in her return to competitive gymnastics to easily win the U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

Will Graves — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:38:18 +0000

Simone Biles soared in her return to competition following a two-year layoff. The gymnastics star easily won the U.S. Classic, posting a score of 59.100 in Hoffman Estates.

Lengthy brawl breaks out during the Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians game, leading to multiple ejections

LaMond Pope — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:20:33 +0000

A wild and lengthy brawl broke out between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning Saturday at Progressive Field, leading to multiple ejections.

Javier Assad’s emergence with the Chicago Cubs has provided needed versatility: ‘Guys like that are extremely valuable’

Meghan Montemurro — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad's ability to thrive in a variety of situations has been an important development for the bullpen this year.

Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. — a projected first-round NFL pick in 2024 — didn’t always dream of being a football star

Shakeia Taylor — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. he didn’t always dream of being a football star, even as the child of a NFL Hall of Famer.

Aurora to hold two TIF public hearings coming up

Steve Lord — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The city of Aurora will hold two public hearings coming up on tax increment financing districts it intends to establish.

Homer Glen residents want restaurants and independent businesses in planned town center, survey shows

Michelle Mullins — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:15:00 +0000

About 77% of Homer Glen residents said they would like restaurants or dining, 25% want boutique shopping and 24% like a coffee shop or cafe in a town center.

Segregation, overcrowded schools and mobile classrooms combined to create turmoil in the 1960s

Ron Grossman — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Sixty years ago, Chicago Public Schools responded to overcrowded classrooms in Black neigbhborhoods with mobile classrooms, leading to walkouts.

‘Homecoming’: el nuevo libro de una soñadora de La Villita humaniza el viaje de los niños indocumentados en EEUU

Laura Rodríguez Presa — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

‘No hay nada de qué avergonzarse. Más bien, enorgullécete de los sacrificios que han hecho nuestros padres y nuestra capacidad de recuperación para tener éxito a pesar de ser indocumentados’

Stephen Asma: Donald Trump appeals to our prehistoric, tribalistic selves

Stephen Asma — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Because the left does not understand Donald Trump’s pre-modern appeal, they continue to inadvertently make him stronger by trying to thwart him with red tape.

Editorial: A renovated Union Station is pointless without frequent, reliable service

The Editorial Board — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We're all for the renovation of Chicago's Union Station. But what about the lousy Amtrak service in the Midwest?

Clarence Page: Slavery has benefits, Gov. DeSantis? Only when it stops.

Clarence Page — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not really believe there were benefits to slavery for the slaves. But he won’t let that get in the way of his culture war campaign.

Former Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes heading to trial on charges he lied to federal grand jury investigating his boss

Jason Meisner, Ray Long — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Mapes, a key member of Madigan’s inner circle who for years served as the speaker’s borderline-tyrannical gatekeeper, is about to go on trial on perjury charges.

Jack Markowski: By housing migrants at park facilities, Mayor Johnson has abandoned campaign promises to youths

Jack Markowski — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Chicago's migrant housing policy pits the need for shelter for asylum-seekers against the need for Chicago Park District facilities.

Letters: SNAP is crucial for so many families to avoid food insecurity. Congress needs to keep it strong.

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Having access to food through SNAP changed the trajectory of my life.

Wood rot could hide your tree’s decay

Beth Botts — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shelf-like fungi growing from your tree could be "the tip of the iceberg," plant experts say.

Ask Amy: Should I keep offering ‘prayers’ although ultimately it’s an empty phrase to me?

Amy Dickinson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Dear Amy: Every time I write or verbally express "thoughts and prayers," I feel like a fraud. It feels completely empty to me.

Daily horoscope for August 6, 2023

Tarot Astrologers — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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Police: Officers shoot man who fired on officers in South Shore

Jake Sheridan — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 04:01:31 +0000

No police officers were injured in the shooting,but one man was hospitalized with an apparent gunshot wound.

Lollapalooza Day 3: Rain can’t put a damper on Odesza and TxT’s day

Ilana Arougheti , Nell Salzman, Doug George — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:30:47 +0000

Headliners are Odesza on the T-Mobile stage and the K-pop band Tomorrow X Together on the Bud Light Stage, plus the rapper Pusha T in a day-ending set on the Perry’s stage.

With eyes on the future, the Chicago White Sox are getting a closer look at pitching depth with recent call-ups

LaMond Pope — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:25:22 +0000

The Chicago White Sox called up Lane Ramsey from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday as the team continues to get a closer look at their pitching depth.

With a little help from his boss, David Ross is making all the right moves in the Chicago Cubs’ resurgence

Paul Sullivan — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:51:33 +0000

David Ross and Jed Hoyer are a tag team, and they've managed to make the right personnel decisions of late to get the Chicago Cubs back in contention with 51 games remaining.

Chicago Bears training camp report: Justin Fields and the offense respond during a spirited session at Halas Hall

Brad Biggs — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:47:47 +0000

Quarterback Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears offense strike back Saturday morning at Halas Hall after a dust-up early in practice.

Man in custody in connection with stabbing death of Oak Forest woman, police say

Hank Sanders — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:09:38 +0000

Police said Saturday a man was in custody in connection with the stabbing death Friday of Lauren Pikor, 30, near her home one block away from Oak Forest High School.

A look at how gas prices in Illinois compare to other states

Chicago Tribune staff — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:11 +0000

Here’s how gas prices in Illinois compare to neighboring states.

Russia promises retaliation after Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the second sea attack in a day

Hanna Arhirova — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:45:00 +0000

Moscow strongly condemned what it sees as a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” on a civilian vessel in the Kerch Strait.

Bike repair stations installed at five sites in Batavia

Beacon-News staff — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:15:56 +0000

The stations include free to use tools to repair bikes and air to fill tires, officials said.

Where can I bet Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz? Best sportsbook promos & sites for Ready 4 War

Ian Firstenberg — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Readers can review the best sportsbooks and promotions for the fight of the summer

A judge has ruled Texas’ abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

Paul J. Weber — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:45:52 +0000

The ruling Friday is the first to undercut Texas’ abortion ban since it took effect last year.

Skokie, Park Ridge police offer family fun, from games to squad cars to ice cream, on National Night Out

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:59:15 +0000

Skokie, Park Ridge police offer family fun, from games to squad cars to ice cream, on National Night Out.

Hollywood writers and studios meet, but no signs of strike ending

Wendy Lee and Meg James — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:23:50 +0000

In a note to members Thursday afternoon, WGA leaders dampened expectations of a resolution to the strike and expressed skepticism over the AMPTP’s intentions.

Landmarks: Kensington, Ivanhoe train stops offer a glimpse back in time

Paul Eisenberg — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Mysteries along the old Illinois Central, now the Metra Electric Line, include stations named after places that no longer exist, like Kensington, and promotional stunts from a century ago as with Ivanhoe.

Charges dropped against three Lake County defendants

Meredith Colias-Pete — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:07:37 +0000

Prosecutors dropped charges last month against a Wisconsin man accused of throwing a baby against a wall and pistol-whipping a relative as well as two defendants charged with murder and attempted murder.

SBOA releases Griffith’s corrective action plan following critical audit

Jim Masters — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:01:27 +0000

The State Board of Accounts’ (SBOA) audit of the Town of Griffith — which was critical of the town’s administrative practices for the years 2021 and 2022 — has prompted a Corrective Action Plan over the various contraventions of state rules and requirements.

Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge

Alanna Durkin Richer — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:11 +0000

Prosecutors asked U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order in the case a day after Trump pleaded not guilty to charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss and block the peaceful transition of power.

Lollapalooza Day 2: Fans line up for Kendrick Lamar — and snap up free naloxone kits

Kayla Samoy, Jake Sheridan, Ilana Arougheti , Lauryn Azu, Doug George — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000

For Day 2 of Lollapalooza 2023, fans lined up for Kendrick Lamar, showed off their festival outfits and grabbed free naloxone kits.

14-year-old boy in critical condition after being found shot on West Side

Deanese Williams-Harris — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:22:31 +0000

Shortly before 6 a.m., police found the boy in the 2700 block of West Van Buren Street with gunshot wounds to the head. He was taken in critical condition to Stroger Hospital, police said.

Morton Grove police: Scammer demands info to deliver a package

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:15:04 +0000

Police report for the week of Aug. 4.

Didn’t get Taylor Swift tickets? You may be able to see The Eras Tour in a new documentary

Jami Ganz — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:10:19 +0000

The Eras Tour might be nearly impossible to get tickets for, but fans could soon get their chance to see the event of the decade in a new documentary.

Law & Order column: Two rideshare drivers robbed at gunpoint in Zion, police say

Clifford Ward — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:43:31 +0000

Zion police are urging rideshare drivers to exercise caution after two Uber drivers were robbed at gunpoint within hours of one another recently.

Niles police: Thief drives off car as owner refills it at Costco gas station

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:34:29 +0000

Police report for the week of July 31.

Biblioracle: Patricia Lockwood’s essay about the late David Foster Wallace is, for me, a new lens on an old favorite

John Warner — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

It is important we continue to evolve as we experience the world. What a drag it would be to keep reading the same books over and over.

Saturday forecast: Beach warning, chance of thunderstorms

Deanese Williams-Harris — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:20:16 +0000

National Weather Service officials are expecting dangerous swimming conditions at the shores of Lake Michigan, as well as a risk of thunderstorms Saturday in portions of north central and northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana.

Haake: Another indictment, another swindle

Sabrina Haake — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

To people outside the MAGA cult, using donated funds to defend an ongoing pattern of criminality is galling.

Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention — and they have a lot of questions

Susan Haigh — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:45:20 +0000

State legislatures across the country are rushing to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence.

Justice Department faces biggest test in its history with election conspiracy case against Trump

Colleen Long and Lindsay Whitehurst — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:15:30 +0000

The Justice Department is facing the biggest test in its history in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump, navigating unprecedented conditions in American democracy while trying to fight back against relentless attacks on its own credibility and that of the U.S. election system.

Mega Millions goes another week without a big winner, as jackpot climbs to a whopping $1.55 billion

Associated Press Staff — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:30:14 +0000

Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner.

Signed to boost the pass rush, defensive end Yannick Ngakoue says he was ‘always meant to be a Chicago Bear’

Colleen Kane — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:27:59 +0000

Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue said culture, history and familiarity drew him to the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears training camp report: As the defense builds momentum, Eddie Jackson senses something special

Dan Wiederer — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:37:35 +0000

The Chicago Bears defense has been playing free and with an emotional edge. Part of that, Eddie Jackson acknowledged, is a push to fire up the offense.

Taking inspiration from her own mother’s story, new U-46 superintendent’s ready to listen and learn

Mike Danahey — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:15:49 +0000

A lesson learned from her own mother's grade school experience has stuck with new District U-46 Superintendent Suzanne Johnson: "Make sure every parent feels welcome"

Underwhelming U.S. team heads into the World Cup knockout stage against a familiar foe: Sweden

Anne M. Peterson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The teams play at 4 a.m. CDT Sunday in the Round of 16.

Federal judge temporarily blocks law aimed at deterring deceptive anti-abortion practices, calling it ‘both stupid and very likely unconstitutional’

Jeremy Gorner, Hank Sanders — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:15:21 +0000

A federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a new law that allows the Illinois attorney general’s office to penalize anti-abortion pregnancy centers if they use deception to interfere with patients seeking the procedure.

Spotting black patches on your leaves? It may be anthracnose.

Tim Johnson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Anthracnose rarely kills a tree or seriously affects its health, but it will probably weaken it.

Letters: Article about legal conflict over revetment along Lake Michigan doesn’t get it right

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The article “Public interest vs. private homes” (July 30) presents the views of both sides but is misleading.

Ask Amy: I like to be at the airport with time to spare

Amy Dickinson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Dear Amy: My wife, on the other hand, loves to cut it close.

Daily horoscope for August 5, 2023

Tarot Astrologers — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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Atlanta Braves flex their muscles, roughing up Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in series opener at Wrigley Field

Matt Carlson — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:24:27 +0000

Max Fried dominated through six innings in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves cooled off the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Friday at Wrigley Field.

Big Ten adds Oregon and Washington as its 17th and 18th members, while the Big 12 takes 3 more from the Pac-12

Ralph D. Russo — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:19:13 +0000

Dealing a crushing combination to the Pac-12 on Friday, the Big Ten announced Oregon and Washington would be joining next August, and the Big 12 completed its raid of the beleaguered conference by adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah.

Kahleah Copper and Courtney Williams score 25 points each in the Chicago Sky’s 104-89 win against the Dallas Wings

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:48:06 +0000

Kahleah Copper and Courtney Williams each scored 25 points, Alanna Smith added 20 and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 104-89 on Friday night to spoil Natasha Howard’s first career triple-double.

Gregory Santos is making a name for himself and embracing closing opportunities with the Chicago White Sox

LaMond Pope — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:32:33 +0000

Chicago White Sox reliever Gregory Santos has hitters around the majors asking "Who the hell is that?" with his impressive pitching. Now he's getting opportunities as a closer.

Chicago native Anthony Davis and the LA Lakers agree to a record 3-year, $186 million extension through 2028

Tim Reynolds — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:12:29 +0000

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday agreed to a three-year, $186 million extension that comes with the highest per-season average salary in NBA history.

Multiple accounts of identity theft reported across Hinsdale

George Wiebe — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:45:02 +0000

Here are some more arrests and reports from the Hinsdale Police Department.

La Grange Park and Western Springs combined National Night Out yields record turnout

Hank Beckman — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:33:17 +0000

About 300 people turned out for La Grange Park’s 19th National Night Out in late July to help bridge relationships between the community and local police.