Aurora Historical Society exhibit of wedding dresses extended for four additional weeks
The Aurora Historical Society’s exhibit “Here Comes the Bride,” which was originally scheduled to close Aug. 12, has been extended by popular demand four extra weeks, through Sept. 9,... #press
Review: ‘Next to Normal’ at Paramount Theatre is on a simpler stage but still rewarding
This musical is bold in theme and rewards those who see the show in an intimate space. #press
ACC leaders discuss adding Stanford and Cal, but no invitations have been issued yet
Atlantic Coast Conference presidents and chancellors held a conference call Tuesday but took no action on West Coast expansion with California and Stanford. #press
Montgomery Fest returns with food, folks, fun
Montgomery Fest will be held Aug. 18-20. #press
Man sentenced to 35 years in Bailey murder
A judge sentenced a man who admitted gunning down a Gary School Board member to 35 years Tuesday. #press
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US are on the rise again, but not like before
COVID-19 hospital admissions are inching upward in the United States since early July. #press
Morton Grove seeks comments on strategic plan; deadline Aug. 11
Morton Grove is asking residents to comment on its proposed Strategic Plan. #press
Daily horoscope for August 4, 2023
Check out your daily horoscope here, provided by Tarot astrologers. #press
Review: ‘Back to the Future’ on Broadway is on a race for jokes and leaves the story behind
Frenetically paced, relentlessly comedic and visually chaotic, this show is aimed squarely at middle America. God bless it for that. #press
Racist watermelon-eating contest alleged as Northwestern football hazing lawsuits mount
New hazing lawsuits allege Black Northwestern football players were forced to participate in a watermelon-eating contest and were given forced haircuts. #press
Racist watermelon-eating contest alleged as Northwestern football hazing lawsuits mount
New hazing lawsuits allege Black Northwestern football players were forced to participate in a watermelon-eating contest and were given forced haircuts. #press
6 vehicles reported stolen, thieves attempted to steal 2 others in Oak Park: Police
Blotter from the Oak Park Police Department. #press
Porter man accused of engaging in standoff with police
A Porter man has been charged with battery against a public safety official after pulled a BB gun on a police officer and created a stand-off situation during a traffic stop. #press
Lollapalooza expected to deliver big weekend for Chicago hotels, even as business travel lags
The busy summer tourism season has gotten a boost from a series of Soldier Field concerts and mega-events like NASCAR. #press
Merrillville man convicted in trial for filming himself having sex with child
A Merrillville man was convicted Tuesday after a trial for filming himself having sex with a child, according to federal court filings. #press
Metea Valley’s Jessie Terada and Galaxy win another national title. Their high school careers are just beginning.
Jessie Terada, an incoming freshman at Metea Valley, helped Naperville-based Galaxy win the US Youth Soccer 15U national championship. #press
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
Eat. Watch. Do. — Lollapalooza lineup, ‘Spongebob Musical’ review, plus top Malört bars
This week, the Tribune has your essential guide to Lollapalooza, details on new Chicago restaurants, plus theater reviews and more. #press
‘They made it really easy.’ After playing a waiting game, Jed Hoyer buys in on Chicago Cubs roster at trade deadline.
Jed Hoyer had to play both sides of the buyer-seller divide leading up to the trade deadline. The groundwork needed to be laid as the Chicago Cubs waited as long as possible to... #press
Dominican University Wednesday night summer concerts continue through August
Bands appealing to a variety of musical tastes taking the stage at Dominican. #press
