Warriors represent the NBA's gold standard — and a model for rebuilding Bulls
The Warriors’ lone visit to the United Center on Wednesday represents plenty of storylines. The league’s gold standard brings its superstar-laden dynasty to town, aiming to tie its franchise record...
View ArticleIs Trump a racist or does he just say racist things?
Donald Trump saying something racist “isn’t exactly news anymore,” observed Michael Che, of “Saturday Night Live.” Yet Trump’s former wife, Ivana Trump, offers these kind words of support for her ex:...
View ArticlePark Ridge fire that killed pets investigated as possible arson
A fire that caused damage to a Park Ridge home and killed two pets last week is being investigated as a possible act of arson, police said. Deputy Police Chief Lou Jogmen said an odor of gasoline was...
View ArticleTrump did 'exceedingly well' on a cognitive test, top White House doctor says
President Donald Trump requested that his first formal medical exam include a cognitive test and "did exceedingly well," receiving a score of 30 out of 30, the top White House doctor announced on...
View ArticleFormer Northwest Indiana sheriff gets 15 years in prison for public corruption
A federal judge Tuesday sentenced convicted former Lake County Sheriff John Buncich to 188 months in federal prison after Buncich was convicted of public corruption charges in August. Judge James...
View ArticleKokandy announces 'Grand Hotel' cast
Kokandy Productions has announced the cast of “Grand Hotel,” the final musical in the company’s fifth season. “Grand Hotel” will star Michelle Jasso as Elizaveta Grushinskaya, Jonathan Schwart as Otto...
View ArticleRace to run against Rep. Peter Roskam in November reflects new wave of women...
The 6th Congressional District race is indicative of a wave that is rolling across the nation. Of the seven candidates vying for the opportunity to run head-to-head against incumbent Republican U.S....
View ArticleRefurbished clock on Tower Building a 'fitting symbol' for Elgin
The long-broken outdoor clock on Elgin's downtown Tower building has been refurbished and placed back on the exterior of the recently renovated structure. "It was a difficult project but not beyond...
View ArticleIndictment in Las Vegas mass shooting possible, police say
Attorneys for the Las Vegas police said in district court Tuesday that there still could be criminal charges filed in relation to the mass shooting at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip that left 58...
View ArticlePolice: Man shoots self while playing with gun at Aurora restaurant
An 18-year-old Broadview man is facing charges after police said he accidentally shot himself while playing with a gun inside an Aurora restaurant. Sedrick Cooper is charged with aggravated unlawful...
View ArticleHoney's closes abruptly, lays off staff
Despite an automated phone message saying that Honey’s was closed for renovation and remodeling, a former employee said Wednesday that the entire staff was actually let go last week and that the...
View ArticleJordan Bell starts for Warriors vs. Bulls
With Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala out for the Warriors on Wednesday night, rookie Jordan Bell will draw his 11th start and second against the Bulls. Don’t look for Bell to flash any of the...
View ArticleHonda Accord wins best car of year; Volvo XC60, Lincoln Navigator win best...
Lincoln, Volvo and Honda won the Oscars of the auto industry for 2018. The 2018 Honda Accord was named North American Car of the Year. The Volvo XC60 was named Utility of the Year. The Lincoln...
View ArticleTrader Joe's to remove controversial chemicals from receipts
Cleanup in the checkout aisle. Trader Joe's, the grocer known for its eclectic products (and Hawaiian-shirt-clad workers), will remove two controversial substances from its register receipts,...
View ArticleSteve Bannon attorney relayed questions to White House during interview, was...
Steve Bannon's attorney relayed questions, in real time, to the White House during a House Intelligence Committee interview of the former Trump chief strategist, people familiar with the closed-door...
View ArticleThe worst possible insult Donald Trump can receive
Attention is like oxygen for our narcissistic president. He craves the limelight, hungers for approval and cannot stop congratulating himself for just about everything (no airline crashes!). He won...
View ArticleWhat's it like to be in a commercial with Oprah? Chicago man finds out
Tony Williams was excited. Weight Watchers was flying him to California to shoot a commercial. He was going to be on TV! They gave him an outfit to wear and everything. The entire experience felt so...
View ArticleEmanuel lectures City Council after 18 aldermen vote against him on Presence...
For over an hour Wednesday, Chicago’s City Council was the scene of an unusually frank discussion about the city’s racial politics and the ethics of providing public money for a private institution...
View ArticleDecemberists to play Chicago Theatre in April
“New sound,” “comfort zone.” When phrases such as those start flying about, you know a world tour is imminent. So it’s no surprise that the Decemberists will be coming to Chicago on April 10 at the...
View ArticleEx-Bull Nate Robinson joins Ice Cube's Big3 league
Chicago fans might get a chance to see Nate Robinson on the court again. The 5-foot-9 former Bulls guard has signed on with Ice Cube's Big3 basketball league's second season as a co-captain of...
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