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April 25, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton for US Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, scheduled for Friday morning, will give her a key edge in the race to replace r...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for US Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, scheduled for Friday morning, will give her a key edge in the race to replace r...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker endoses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for US Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton gives her a key edge in the race to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Outfit leaders indicted by FBI in ‘Operation Family Secrets’ investigation
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 25, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Today in History: Hubble Space Telescope deployed
On April 25, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed in orbit from the space shuttle Discovery. (It was later discovered that the tele...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Column: With top OTs gone, Chicago Bears draft dynamic TE Colston Loveland — who can make them more innovative
Tight end Colston Loveland makes the Chicago Bears more creative and physical, a two-for-one combination few draft picks can provide.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Cam Ward goes to Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd, Shedeur Sanders waits.
Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville after a blo...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Asking Eric: I’m married but have developed a crush
Dear Eric: I need you to smack me upside the head. I’m married with two young kids. For some reason, I’ve developed a huge crush on a guy wh...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Chicago Bears hoping 1st-round selection of TE Colston Loveland ‘creates creativity’ in Ben Johnson’s offense
Colston Loveland will pair with Cole Kmet to give coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears offense a one-two punch at tight end.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
In Evergreen Park, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten town hall faces small group of protesters
Police officers removed protesters who interrupted U.S. Rep. Sean Casten’s speech Thursday at an Evergreen Park town hall.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Photos: Chicago Bears’ NFL draft party at Soldier Field
Photos from the Chicago Bears’ NFL draft party at Soldier Field on April 24, 2025.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Chicago Bears in the NFL draft: Tight end Colston Loveland selected at No. 10
Colston Loveland, a dynamic tight end from Michigan, went to the Chicago Bears with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft Thursday.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Review: ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’ is a delightful bit of Gilbert and Sullivan, back on Broadway
This new adaptation by Roundabout Theatre Company may get a bit much in moments, but it has David Hyde Pierce as its secret weapon.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Chicago school board OKs $139M to fund new teacher contract; launches equity initiatives
The Chicago Board of Education ratified a $139 million tentative agreement between the teachers union and Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Chicago Bears select Colston Loveland, a tight end from Michigan, with the No. 10 pick in NFL draft
Colston Loveland will pair with Cole Kmet to give coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears offense a one-two punch at tight end.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Cam Ward goes to the Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd by the Jaguars
By ROB MAADDI GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. The Tennessee Titans selected...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Cam Ward goes to Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd, Shedeur Sanders waits
Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville after a blo...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Daily Horoscope for April 25, 2025
Our inner fires deserve fuel! The Moon enters Aries at 3:24 am EDT, bringing fresh starts and clean slates through honesty and courage. Then...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Life sciences startup secures $30 million and opens Fulton Market lab
The expansion is a good signal for an industry that slowed down, both in Chicago and nationwide, as interest rates rose and some venture cap...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
3 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox-Minnesota Twins series, including Shane Smith earning his 1st MLB win
The Chicago White Sox blanked the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Thursday in a game called after seven innings because of rain. Shane Smith earned h...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Mercy Medical Center in Aurora can no longer provide same level of trauma care, state says
Over allegations of staffing shortages, the Illinois Department of Public Health has revoked the trauma center designation from Mercy Medica...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Mistrial declared in federal bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III after jury deadlocks on all three counts
The corruption trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III ended with a mistrial Thursday, with the jury unable to find agreement on any of the three...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Unvaccinated adult in downstate Marion was Illinois’ first measles case of the year
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the state’s first measles case of the year Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Art Institute of Chicago told to surrender drawing to heirs of man killed in Nazi concentration camp
A judge in New York ruled on Wednesday that the Art Institute of Chicago must surrender a 1916 drawing by Egon Schiele to investigators who...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
William Murphy, oversaw rapid growth as Woodrige mayor, dies
William Murphy, who oversaw rapid growth as the mayor of Woodridge for 32 years, has died.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Indiana updated budget proposal includes $2 increase to cigarette tax
Republican leaders in the Senate and House and Gov. Mike Braun reached a decision on a final budget, which includes raising the cigarette ta...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Waukegan still working on purchase of former bank building; ‘It’s a very important development area’
Mayor-elect Sam Cunningham takes office May 5, when the council next meets.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Of Notoriety: Listen to Your Mother, Big Band sounds and ‘Lost in Yonkers’
Arts and theater news from around the region
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Labor group sues Starbucks, saying it ignores slave-like conditions for workers in Brazil
The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks violated U.S. trafficking laws by continuing to buy coffee from Cooxupe even after Brazilian authorities...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
CPD unveils first draft of new policy on traffic stops
The first draft of the Chicago Police Department’s future policy regulating traffic stops was unveiled Thursday.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Illinois man gets 92.5 years for killing woman with kids in nearby room
An Illinois man got 92.5 years Thursday for putting his five kids in another room in Gary, then shooting their mother dead in the living roo...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Can Travis Hunter really play both offense and defense in the NFL? Champ Bailey knows the obstacles.
Take it from Hall of Famer Champ Bailey: Travis Hunter will have his hands, feet and head full trying to play both wide receiver and cornerb...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Details of Neuqua Valley teacher’s alleged sex abuse of Naperville student emerge as protection order extended
A Neuqua Valley High School teacher made reference to kissing and wanting “ravage” a Naperville student in a series of text messages include...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Waukegan workshop builds up children’s self-esteem; ‘They will be less troubled … (in) their teenage years’
Evelyn Chenier said the Family First Center of Lake County nurtures and empowers families.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Lake, Porter counties receive failing grades in air pollution report
Lake County failed in all three categories: ozone pollution, 24-hour particle pollution and annual particle pollution. Porter County only re...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks prospects in the spotlight: Drew Commesso ‘was standing on his head’ in AHL playoff win
Kevin Korchinski and Artyom Levshunov built on their stints with the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Rockford IceHogs’ playoff series ag...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago Bears’ mostly obscure No. 10 picks in the NFL draft
This will be the 9th time — barring a trade — the Chicago Bears have owned the No. 10 pick. Yet, half of those players never played here.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Partisan school board bill passes out of Indiana Senate, heads to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk
The partisan school board bill passed the Senate by one vote and heads to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigrat...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Review: ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a rich, intense fairy tale with a human touch
Blending story elements from 1980s titles like “Gremlins” with a persuasive fantasy texture, this sweet movie has a terrific teenage girl (H...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Ambitious Franklin Avenue, Green Street project aims to improve O’Hare transportation
Construction will begin this spring to expand Franklin Avenue, which stretches from Runge Street in Franklin Park to York Road.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Reynolds Consumer Products CEO pays $3.1M for Lake Forest mansion
The mansion has eight bathrooms, seven fireplaces, a slate roof and hand-scraped wood floors.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
La Grange Park residents seek lower speed limit on La Grange Road; officials to lobby in Springfield
About 75 La Grange Park residents gave input on a Traffic Safety Improvement Project and pushed for a reduced speed limit.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Aldermen spurning Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new budget working group: ‘It points to a larger problem’
Of eight aldermen Mayor Brandon Johnson initially asked to join the budget task force, four had not accepted as of Thursday morning.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Chicago Housing Authority board member reprimanded for ‘sexually graphic conversation,’ report says
The board member told the Tribune she said she believes the report was in reference to a comment she made about needing to go home and have...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Column: Nikola Jokić or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP? How the Tribune’s Bulls writer voted for NBA awards.
NBA awards had a mix of controversial options like MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. Other selections were more straightforward.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Riot Fest announces 20 bands will play full album sets for 2025
Twenty bands will play full album sets for Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary this summer, the music festival announced Thursday. The full list in...
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025
Flint Lake weeds harming fish population, DNR biologist says
Invasive weeds are so bad at Flint Lake, during last year’s Department of Natural Resources survey, DNR had to clean its boat propellers.
Chicago Tribune
April 24, 2025