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Asking Eric: Friend urges us to see her play in drum troupe
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (540+ words) Dear Eric: About 14 years ago our son was seriously dating a woman whom both my wife and I really adored. We both thought she would be a great wife and daughter-in-law. She became the daughter we always wanted to have....
Today in Chicago History: Bears introduce new coach Ralph Jones
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (252+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 27, according to the Tribune's archives. 1929: The Chicago Bears introduced Ralph Jones, of Lake Forest Academy, as their coach. From George Halas to Ben Johnson: What was said…...
Today in History: Radio City Music Hall opens
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (295+ words) Today is Saturday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2025. There are four days left in the year. On Dec. 27, 1932, New York City's Radio City Music Hall opened to the public. In 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage from Plymouth,…...
What to know about the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot in Arkansas worth $1.8 billion
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (546+ words) Christmas came early for someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, worth more than $1.8 billion. The lone winner in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball to capture…...
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (361+ words) A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. Abrego Garcia…...
Kane state’s attorney seeking more info before deciding on charges in ICE incident
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (924+ words) Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser has asked Elgin police to further investigate two complaints filed in a Dec. 6 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation at which bystanders were pepper-sprayed. While she wouldn't confirm the incidents involve ICE agents or that…...
With top draft pick in play, Las Vegas Raiders to sit banged-up DE Maxx Crosby for game vs. New York Giants
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (474+ words) HENDERSON, Nev. " The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday's home game against the New York Giants in a matchup of teams with the NFL's worst records. The loser has the inside track to…...
Revised Naperville Riverwalk 2031 plan removes overlook, adds south bank improvements
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (843+ words) One major project has been removed from the Naperville Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan while another project has been added. It is the latest update in the city's years-long push to improve the DuPage River walkway in time for its 50th anniversary " and…...
Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham as football coach to replace the fired Sherrone Moore
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (343+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired and disgraced football coach Sherrone Moore, according to two people familiar with the situation. Whittingham announced two weeks ago that he would step down…...
Running helped turn her life around, now it's helping her help others
9+ hour ago (728+ words) December 26, 2025 / 10:24 PM CST / CBS Chicago An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time. "I am not an elite runner. I am not a fast runner....