Chicago Tribune (2024)

Featured Teen charged in 7-year-old’s shooting death on Near West Side: ‘Jai’Mani’s life was taken from him’ Chicago aldermen exploring new city taxes and fees to boost revenue Three shot after gunmen open fire at a funeral banquet in Blue Island Column: Chicago White Sox have the worst record in MLB. Paul DeJong’s game-ending gaffe is the latest example of dysfunction. What to do in Chicago: Pride Fest is this weekend, plus dragon boats and Justin Timberlake Latest Headlines A wet spring encourages fungal disease Biblioracle: ‘Negative Space’ by Gillian Linden writes a whole new definition for deadpan Woman sues American Airlines over in-flight incident with ‘uncontrollably drunk’ seatmate Election board ruling reveals loophole in Illinois’ campaign finance laws Mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changing its name to Rate Minooka pushes back on massive rail project it says will flood village with truck traffic Today in Sports History: John McEnroe throws a tantrum at Wimbledon Most Popular Ask Amy: I cannot get my first wife out of my head or heart Ask Amy: Isn’t an apology supposed to precede a bid for forgiveness? Daily Horoscope for June 21, 2024 Three shot after gunmen open fire at a funeral banquet in Blue Island Robert Crimo III expected to change not guilty plea in Highland Park July 4 mass shooting Teen charged in 7-year-old’s shooting death on Near West Side: ‘Jai’Mani’s life was taken from him’ Asking Eric: Should I take an extended trip with people I don’t know? ‘He’s what you want as the face of your franchise.’ Get to know Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams. One migrant worker’s effort to claim workers’ comp, a right all workers have despite immigration status Waukegan approves turning motel into homeless center Opinion Editorial: Mayor Johnson is picking a fight with Lincoln Park no matter what he says Sheldon H. Jacobson: Should skiplagging to get a cheaper flight be banned? Elizabeth Heller Allen: Never underestimate a retiree. We still have the power to move mountains. Letters: Volunteer docents bring our cultural institutions and city to life Business Trump is proposing to make tips tax-free. What would that mean for workers? Graduate borrowers, consider this student loan plan before July 1 Streeterville condo that jazz great Ramsey Lewis owned until his death listed for sale Bears’ electronic billboard can remain in Arlington Heights following ‘good faith’ approval Entertainment Review: At the CSO, tumultuous Tchaikovsky and a sneak peek of Daniil Trifonov’s residency In appreciation: Donald Sutherland’s enigma variations, in 5 roles In ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ at the Goodman Theatre, Lady Chablis will take the spotlight Fourth of July fireworks 2024: All the displays around Chicago Sports Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown ready to move past the ‘roller coaster of emotion’ after injury diagnosis ‘He’s what you want as the face of your franchise.’ Get to know Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams. Did the Chicago Bulls get enough in return for Alex Caruso? Grading the trade for Josh Giddey. Timeline of the NBA and police investigations into Josh Giddey Photos Photos: Summer Smash Music Festival at SeatGeek Stadium Video: Watch as a cicada emerges from its shell Photos: Northwestern students walk out in protest of war in Gaza during commencement Photos: Cicada dedication: Wangler family all in on insects Photos: 46th Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade Photos: Cubs beat White Sox 7-6 in Game 2 of the City Series at Wrigley Field Photos: Inside Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall Photos: Mexican nationals vote in Chicago Photos: Chicagoland celebrates Memorial Day weekend Photos: Sueños Music Festival returns for its 3rd year Photos: Chicago Sky lose home opener to Connecticut Sun 86-82 Photos: Let’s watch two – Baseball fans ride the rails for the Red Line doubleheader Politics Trump has outraised Biden in latest round of campaign fundraising, a show of political force after felony convictions Thornton Township Board denies vendor payments sought by Supervisor Tiffany Henyard Biden’s 2 steps on immigration could reframe how US voters see a major political problem for him Sterling Bay Lincoln Park housing project advances, despite alderman’s opposition Crime and Public Safety Boy, 16, killed, two others wounded in Lincoln Square shooting, police say Chicago Heights teacher charged in Indiana after starting sexual relationship with student in 2002 Audit finds more than 80% of NYPD’s ShotSpotter alerts are unconfirmed shootings 2 fatally wounded at 31st Street Beach overnight during exchange of gunfire; several in custody Education A real-world ‘Sesame Street’: Lawndale Pop-Up Spot puts art, storytelling in the hands of the public Charter school operators file suit seeking to declare state law requiring union neutrality ‘invalid’ Chicago Public Schools considers renaming three elementary schools Librarians staffed below state recommended levels in some south suburban schools Immigration Border Patrol reports arrests are down 25% since President Biden announced new asylum restrictions One migrant worker’s effort to claim workers’ comp, a right all workers have despite immigration status Border Patrol reports arrests are down 25% since President Biden announced new asylum restrictions How a family’s life can change under Biden’s pathway to legalization for undocumented spouses of US citizens Investigations Verbal abuse, a ‘sex-driven’ culture: Ex-employees describe toxic environment at Guaranteed Rate A young mother’s murder horrified central Illinois. Decades later, the family convicted in her death says DNA proves they’re innocent. Local News BP wants to turn Mascot Hall of Fame into office building campus Elgin man who left his sons, ages 3 and 4, with body of wife he killed gets 36-year prison term Aurora may apply for $4 million in federal grants to help Hesed House, Mutual Ground expand Fox River Bike Trail project in Batavia recommended for federal funding National News Today in History: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union Heat wave continues to bake much of the US with little relief expected The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims Editor tapped to lead Washington Post won’t take the job History Today in Sports History: First WNBA game held Today in History: Tornado touches down in Naperville, Woodridge and Darien Vintage Chicago Tribune: The Great Seiche — or was it? — of 1954. What was behind Lake Michigan’s most unusual phenomenon? Today in Sports History: Ken Griffey Jr. hits the 500th home run of his career Restaurants, Food and Drink Marking 10 years of its Sunday BBQ series, Sportsman’s Club shakes up what it means to be a neighborhood tavern As American wineries struggle, is ‘Buy American’ the solution? Column: St. Rest #2 Country Kitchen, a soul food restaurant legacy saved in Chicago This summer side won’t even last 10 minutes at the barbecue Ask Amy Ask Amy: Gender transition highlights host’s rudeness Ask Amy: How should I apologize for inappropriate past jokes? Ask Amy: Isn’t an apology supposed to precede a bid for forgiveness? Ask Amy: I cannot get my first wife out of my head or heart Best Reviews Best beach umbrella 2024 Which coffee makers are best for camping? The best beach towels for a day by the water Lounge comfortably in these top beach chairs Trending Nationally