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November 21, 2025
Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a di...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Program that allows police to directly file some gun charges to expand citywide
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office is expanding citywide a program that allows Chicago police officers to directly file charges in so...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison ends reelection bid, leaving Republican primary uncontested
Sean Morrison, the only Republican on the Cook County Board, drops his reelection bid leaving Elizabeth Doody Gorman uncontested.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Feld, Ever and Kasama react to Chicago Michelin awards: ‘I don’t think we ever cooked with a star in mind’
Jake Potashnick, owner and executive chef of Feld, and Amy Cordell, the chief operating officer of Ever, discuss their big Michelin wins.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Drury Lane Theatre lets the nuns boogie
E. Faye Butler directs a new production of an old favorite, a musical with a lively pace and big ensemble numbers.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Christkindlmarket 2025: Heart-shaped mugs, cultural tours — and partying with Krampus
Naughty or nice, Christkindlmarket offers sugar and some spice.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a recent Wednesday showered in praise from the vice president and health technology CEOs at a glitzy “Make Ameri...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
US futures quickly pivot to gains, but Wall Street may still suffer after rollicking week
Wall Street futures quickly reversed course and turned positive early Friday in very volatile markets, particularly when it comes to artific...
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November 21, 2025
NDSU commit Colin Stack already towers over Benet’s opponents. Can the 7-foot-1 center reach new heights?
Colin Stack, whose cousin Frank Kaminsky also starred for Benet, wants to win another state title.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courts
The Supreme Court is to meet in private Friday with a high-profile issue on its agenda — President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship ord...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Jaxson Davis is a top-100 prospect. But the ‘best player on the court’ wants Warren to be the best too.
Jaxson Davis, the first sophomore to win Mr. Basketball of Illinois, already led Warren to the state final.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
No. 9 Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff quest continues vs. struggling Syracuse
No. 9 Notre Dame continues to look for style points in its quest to lock in a playoff berth. Syracuse is looking for any kind of points.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Horace Grant feeling nostalgic ahead of Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor ceremony: ‘It’s going to be very emotional’
Horace Grant will be inducted into the second class of the Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor on Saturday. It’s an honor the retired forward doesn’...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Column: Mike Tomlin an exemplar for Ben Johnson, who’s working to build Chicago Bears into a long-term winner
The Chicago Bears inquired about Mike Tomlin’s availability before hiring Ben Johnson. Now, their coach is trying to build the kind of succe...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
MCA’s ‘Police State’ is a lesson in resistance from a founding member of Pussy Riot
Dissident Nadya Tolokonnikova talks to the Tribune about the installation that re-creates a Russian prison cell inside the museum.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ holiday light show highlights nature, landscape
“Illumination: Tree Lights” returns for its 13th season, featuring 20 light displays set to music along a fully ADA-compliant trail running...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: How do we support young people’s desire to serve society?
Many capable youths chase high pay, influenced by peers, families and looming debt, instead of teaching or advocating for justice.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Editorial: While Mayor Brandon Johnson postures, aldermanic realists are quietly cooking up an alternative budget
As Mayor Brandon Johnson postures in support of a budget that’s essentially dead, pragmatic aldermen are laboring behind the scenes on an al...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
David Greising: Chicago government can’t afford to shut down. We need good-faith budget negotiations.
The Chicago budget fight is a classic political standoff, and the major players on both sides need to work through their differences.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow money to pay police settlements raises questions
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s police settlement borrowing plan revives a practice past mayors discontinued and derided as financially reckless.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Editorial: A woman was set on fire on the Blue Line. Chicago can’t shrug this off.
What happened on Tuesday, while extreme, is part of a pattern of violence, often random in nature, playing out on trains, buses and transit...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Ald. William Hall: City contractors should not be doing business with ICE
Chicago is under no obligation to do business with any company that helps out-of-control agencies such as ICE and Border Patrol.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Today in History: Dick Durbin turns 81
On Nov. 21, 1944, Dick Durbin was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, turns 81 today. First elected to the U.S. House in 1982 and to the Senat...
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November 21, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Holy Name Cathedral dedicated
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Answer Angel: Fixing moth damage
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have two wool suit vests that have small moth holes in them. They have a small multi-colored pattern. Do you know...
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November 21, 2025
The Kid Whisperer: How to teach a kid to not use hurtful words
Dear Kid Whisperer, I’m a sixth-grade teacher. My teaching partner has a student who has always been hard, these last couple weeks especiall...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Ex-etiquette: How do I know if my children are truly safe?
Q: How do I know if my children are truly safe when they move between two homes — and I rarely talk to their mom? What should I do if someth...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Terry Savage: Lower health care premiums with small biz insurance
Suddenly millions of working Americans can no longer afford “Obamacare” health insurance, as premium subsidies have been removed. But there...
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November 21, 2025
Connor Bedard’s late penalty — after a no-call on a breakaway — leads to a crushing Chicago Blackhawks loss
The Chicago Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead in the third period Thursday night and lost to the Seattle Kraken 3-2, snapping their six-game p...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Asking Eric: I am terrified to see how I behaved
Dear Eric: Three years ago, I invited my 24-year-old son to stay with me in my one-bedroom condo while he saved for a place of his own. Duri...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Photos: Seattle Kraken 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 at the United Center
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Nov. 20, 2025, at the United Center.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Review: ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ on Broadway is a new if slight Gen-Z kind of rom-com
Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts play characters who could easily be in a Hallmark holiday musical.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
What to know about the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein files
After months of rancor, Congress has passed and President Donald Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to give the...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Man shot by police in Washington Park neighborhood charged with felony
Anthony Nelson faces one felony count of possession of a firearm by a repeat felon and one felony count of aggravated assault of a peace off...
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November 21, 2025
Mack Rhoades resigns as Baylor AD a week after stepping down as CFP selection committee chair
Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades resigned Thursday, a week after he took a leave of absence for personal reasons.
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Plan Commission approves DePaul’s controversial plan for Lincoln Park athletic facility
University officials told commission members DePaul’s lack of modern practice courts makes it hard to compete for athletic talent with schoo...
Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2025
Nonprofit files complaint against Illinois, says state should not have blocked disability housing in Elgin
Illinois says Marklund got ahead of itself in asking to build multiple community-based homes before it had successfully run one, while the o...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Jaylon Johnson a full participant in Chicago Bears practice, plus 3 more things we learned Thursday
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson took part in a full practice Thursday for the first time since the Chicago Bears opened his 21-day window for a re...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Federal Aviation Administration awarding $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during the government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shu...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
A series of six photos showed the rear of the engine starting to detach before it flew up and over the wing as flames erupted.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Big swings keep rocking Wall Street as US stocks drop sharply after erasing a morning surge
The S&P 500 fell 1.6% Thursday after erasing an early surge that initially had it on track for its best day since May.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Chicago Bears may be without top 3 linebackers — including Tremaine Edmunds — in defense’s latest injury snag
Just as the Chicago Bears are inching toward better health in the secondary, they’re dealing with more injuries at linebacker.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
US and Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine that includes big concessions from Kyiv
The U.S. and Russia have drawn up a plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that calls for major concessions from Kyiv.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Will County holds the line on taxes, but now faces budget shortfall
The Will County approved levy will generate about $2.8 million less than County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant proposed.
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Carpentersville’s budget includes increases for water, sewer and garbage pickup rates, but no property tax hike
Carpentersville residents will be paying higher water, sewer, and garbage pickup rates next year, which helped the village avoid increasing...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Read the ruling: Injunction provides new look at ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a 233-page ruling on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz,” revealing...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Injunction ruling provides new look at ‘Blitz,’ from tear gas to agent using ChatGPT to help write report
A federal judge on Thursday issued a scathing opinion that takes a deep dive into the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation M...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Actress Taraji P. Henson sells Streeterville condo for $1.2M
Henson started spending time regularly in the Chicago area starting in 2015, when she began starring in the Fox drama “Empire,” which was fi...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025
Elgin City Council gives Downtown Neighborhood Association an extension for city-owned space on S. Grove Avenue
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin (DNA) won’t be evicted during the holidays after its lease with the city of Elgin was extende...
Chicago Tribune
November 20, 2025