Michael Jordan’s sale of his majority ownership of Charlotte Hornets is finalized
The sale of the majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized, the team announced Thursday. #press

With 36 runs total in consecutive games, it’s beginning to look like 1897 all over again for the Chicago Cubs offense
Chicago Cubs turn the clock back to 1897 with two-game offensive outburst against the Cincinnati Reds. #press
Trump is due to face a judge in DC over charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election
Donald Trump is due in federal court in Washington, D.C., to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. #press

Real Estate Matters: Senior renter breaks lease due to medical issues, still owes penalty
Q: I had medical issues come up requiring me to leave and move out. I was told I would owe two months’ rent penalty. Who can I call to help me and why doesn’t the landlord do something when it... #press

One for the Books: Want to help your little one shake off their off-to-school jitters? These books might do the trick
As young children head back to class, feelings of anxiety or excitement may start to emerge and the perfect read-aloud book can bring a little laughter and... #press
Corrections and clarifications
Corrections and clarifications for Aug. 3 #press

Court records: Dyer man faces 15 charges for breaking into residence
A Dyer man has been charged with 15 counts — including domestic battery and confinement — for breaking into the mother of his children’s residence Monday. #press

Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen
Lo Rez Brewing is closing in September, with co-founder Dave Dahl chalking it up to a COVID-19 pandemic casualty. #press

Daily horoscope for August 3, 2023
Check out your daily horoscope here, provided by Tarot astrologers. #press

Letters: Government should give Trump ample time to defend himself
A speedy trial is for the benefit of the accused and not the government. #press
Outdoors column: Baby birds growing up in savanna, marshland a welcome sight here in northern Illinois
Baby birds are cute, but what brings me the most satisfaction from my recent foray is knowing that the eastern kingbird, trumpeter swan and common gallinule, native to Illinois, have... #press
Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groups
After Ye’s antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas said it had sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end... #press

$25 million settlement in works for two men wrongfully convicted in 1993 slaying of IIT basketball player
Two men convicted in the slaying of a college basketball standout in Chicago 30 years ago are in line for a $25 million payout from the city... #press
Bud Light parent says US market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost sales
Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash after the brand sent a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in early April. #press

5 things to know about Illinois football, including how new QB Luke Altmyer could affect the passing game
The sting of a 1-4 finish after a 7-1 start still haunts Illinois football — and that's a good thing in coach Bret Bielema's estimation. #press

Bud Light parent says US market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost sales
Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash after the brand sent a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in early April. #press

Lollapalooza 2023: The must-see artists, best stages and all the entry details
Our selection of the best up-and-coming and established musicians to check out during Lollapalooza 2023 in Chicago. #press

Diversion program for people caught with illegal guns for the first time is expanded, extended
A probation program for people charged for the first time with illegally possessing a gun will continue indefinitely under legislation signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. #press

Just as Springbrook returns to normal golf play, plans being made to close, move Naperbrook’s 18th tee
Naperville golfers received a little good news and a little bad courtesy of the Naperville Park Board related Springbrook and Naperbrook golf courses. #press
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez won’t regret this decision. He and Libertyville-based FC 1974 make sure.
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez switched club programs and helped Libertyville-based FC 1974 win another US Youth Soccer national title. #press