Some in Grant Park’s shadow brace for Lollapalooza’s return and its high stakes for Chicago public safety
Starting Thursday, more than 100,000 people will flock to Grant Park for each of the four days of Lollapalooza 2023, the first iteration of the festival during Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure. #press
Afternoon Briefing: First day of Lollapalooza underway
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today. #press
Vintage Chicago Tribune: How Wrigley Field got lights and why Cubs fans had to wait past 8-8-88 to raise ‘W’ flag
Vintage Chicago Tribune offers a look back at events, places and people involved in shaping Chicago’s past, present and future, in ways both small and big. #press
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman lands on the IL with right hip inflammation: ‘I’m not even slightly worried’
The Chicago Cubs on Wednesday placed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on the injured list with right hip inflammation. They hope he will miss only one start. #press
Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Justin Fields more willing to take checkdowns? How much will starters play in preseason?
The Chicago Bears this week are in their second week of training camp practices at Halas Hall and dressed in pads for the first time. Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly in his... #press
Past month was about ‘putting Chicago White Sox in as good a position possible going forward.’ So where do they stand now?
In all, the Chicago White Sox made six trades since July 26. The moves come as they sit in fourth place in the American League Central with a 43-65 record. #press
Gary Shakespeare Company tempts outdoor audiences with ‘The Tempest’
Gary Shakespeare Company’s “The Tempest” has been traveling around Northwest Indiana for free outdoor venue performances starting July 28 to Aug. 13. #press
Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen: ‘I can’t thank everybody enough’
Lo Rez Brewing is closing in September, with co-founder Dave Dahl chalking it up to a COVID-19 pandemic casualty. #press
Tinley Park OKs contracts for downtown Harmony Square design, engineering
Tinley Park officials have approved contracts worth $2.5 million for services such as design and engineering related to Harmony Square, an outdoor music and recreation venue planned for the village's... #press
Michael Schill: I accept the criticism over Northwestern’s hazing scandal. We can and will do better.
One of the most important things we can do at Northwestern is to make sure that hazing never again occurs on this campus. #press
Stargazing never grows old for members of the 50-year-old Naperville Astronomical Association
Their earliest members may have aged, but the club a pair of high school students formed in 1973 -- the Naperville Astronomical Association -- lives on 50 years later. #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
Steve Chapman: Who deserves the credit for our surprisingly strong economy?
Presidents often have less effect on the economy than voters assume. But in this case, credit is due to Joe Biden and Donald Trump. #press
15 tech products you didn’t think you needed
With so many tech advancements, it's hard to know which tech products are worth it. We tested unsung tech products and curated the 15 best. Try them out! #press
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
The gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers has been formally sentenced to death. #press
Drowning death of off-duty firefighter ruled an accident, funeral services set, officials say
Fire officials said funeral services have been set for an off-duty firefighter who died while swimming at 31st Street beach the end of July. #press
With 36 runs total in consecutive games, it’s beginning to look like 1897 all over again for the Chicago Cubs offense
The Chicago Cubs turned the clock back to 1897 with two-game offensive outburst against the Cincinnati Reds. #press
Former longtime Lake County attorney John Dull died Tuesday
Friends and colleagues remembered attorney John Dull for his countless contributions to Lake County and a penchant for making co-workers smile over his more than four decades serving the board of commissioners. #press
Lake County groups look at getting grant from state to help train workers for green energy jobs
After Waukegan was named one of 13 locations across Illinois eligible for a $5 million grant as a CEJA Workforce Hub focusing on green energy jobs by Gov. J.B. Pritzker July 21, educators... #press
Michael Schill: I accept the criticism over Northwestern’s hazing scandal. We can and will do better.
One of the most important things we can do at Northwestern is to make sure that hazing never again occurs on this campus. #press