FanDuel promo code unlocks $200 and discounted NFL Sunday Ticket with any wager of $5 of more Saturday
Readers can claim a generous Bet and Get and get discounted NFL Sunday Ticket with FanDuel #press
Bare electrical wire and leaning poles on Maui were possible cause of deadly fires
In the first moments of the Maui fires, when high winds brought down power poles, slapping electrified wires to the dry grass below, there was a reason the flames erupted all at once in long, neat rows -- those wires... #press
‘Freakish’-looking galls are largely harmless
Some galls may look weird, but the overwhelming majority do no harm. #press
Letters: Here’s why I was excited to go to my 50th high school reunion
In response to Stephen J. Lyons’ op-ed about not attending his 50th high school reunion, here’s why I was excited to go to mine. #press
Jett Hilding helps St. Rita’s offense take off. Compared to last year? ‘The only driving I did was in my car.’
Senior quarterback Jett Hilding did it all Friday night for St. Rita in a 42-21 season-opening victory over host Sandburg in Orland Park. #press
Morgan Park’s Terrance Gurley, no relation to ex-NFL star, gets going in win over Richards. ‘He’s a player.’
Terrance Gurley broke loose for 157 yards on 18 carries as the Mustangs opened the season Friday with a 42-0 victory over Richards. #press
Aurora City Council approves affordable housing amendment for projects at two former school buildings
The Aurora City Council has approved an amendment to the city’s HOME program to pave the way for the completion of two affordable housing projects. #press
Clarendon Hills officials decide to move from two to one Village Board scheduled monthly meeting
The Clarendon Hills Village Board approved changing to once monthly meetings Monday Aug. 21, following discussion over the past few months. #press
Column: Newest residents at Bardwell in Aurora are finding old friends as they transition to senior living
The senior living facility that opened in May now has 21 residents in 18 apartments that consist of independent, assisted and combination apartments, and the memory... #press
Adam Weinberg: Here’s some essential advice for freshmen from a university president
Five tips for making the most out of your college experience: For one, the more you put in, the more you will get out of it. #press
12 things to do around Chicago: LatiNxt at Navy Pier, the Chicago Tri and a show with very good dogs
Cultural and maybe literal gridlock is coming to the Chicago area this weekend, including lots of live music and the Great American Dog Show at McCormick Place. Read on. #press
What is film noir? ‘Suffering with style’ — Chicago’s 13th annual Noir City fest is now at the Music Box
TCM "Noir Alley" host Eddie Muller, an expert on the subject, is in Chicago to introduce some of the films. #press
One year into a plan to tackle challenges, CTA touts decreased crime and more reliable service
But the transit agency still faces challenges running all of its scheduled service, agency data shows #press
Chicago COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise; Northwestern team warns of undiagnosed long-COVID consequences
City health officials say the rise doesn’t present an urgent threat to the public, but shows the coronavirus is still spreading and merits attention. #press
Editorial: Is Vladimir Putin a Bond villain? At the very least, supporting him is morally repulsive.
Putin will bob and weave and bob some more, making idiots of truth-seekers. #press
Elizabeth Shackelford: Populist candidate Javier Milei offers easy answers to Argentina’s hard problems
Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei's appeal is more a vote against the establishment than a vote for anything in particular. #press
Bob Brody: I didn’t expect grazing donkeys to teach me about the sweetness of doing nothing
I’m trying once in a while to do nothing, but it’s a struggle. I’m still hardwired for action, every inch of me a time-is-money American. #press
Replacement work has started for homeowners whose yards are full of 2021 Naperville tornado debris
An event was held Thursday to announce that work has started replacing Naperville yards made unuable by 2021 tornado debris. #press
Park Ridge city council unanimously comes to consensus on five districts for cannabis dispensaries
Park Ridge is limited to two cannabis dispensaries, but Council members approved mapping the city into five districts where they could locate, so they wouldn't be too close to each other. #press
Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg to retire after injury-plagued seasons: reports
Stephen Strasburg was the MVP of the 2019 World Series, which the Washington Nationals won in seven games over the Houston Astros. #press
