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Two Supreme Court rulings last week that dramatically change the law are profound reminders that presidential elections matter enormously for all of us. Like so many of the court’s recent actions, these were 6-3 rulings, with the three justices appointed …
Chemerinsky: Supreme Court’s purely ideological reasoning will change our lives Read MoreStudents who walked out of Cherry Creek High School five years ago to protest what they saw as glossing over a classmate’s suicide are still working to share their message that youth can remake the culture around mental health. Jack …
Students behind Cherry Creek walkout 5 years ago still pushing to improve culture around mental health Read MoreWhen Alex Williams starts his shift as a senior Denver park ranger, he rarely knows where the day will lead. “I just, earlier this morning, found what looks like a whole apartment that was just dumped on the South Platte,” …
Scooters, construction waste, a couch — Denver park rangers find plenty in Cherry Creek and the South Platte Read MoreReal estate agents in Colorado already faced a sea change in how they will be compensated next month, only to have their boats rocked further by the turbulent sale of the platform where a majority of property listings are posted. …
Multiple listing services are in play, and metro Denver offers an example of what not to do Read MorePreparing to evacuate because of a wildfire is now a year-round reality in Colorado, with destructive, deadly wildfires possible every month of the year, according to state officials. Colorado’s “core wildfire season” is now 78 days longer than it was …
How to prepare for a wildfire evacuation in Colorado Read MoreThe article “Why you might have to share the trail with cows while hiking on Colorado’s public lands”, (June 24, 2024) claims that hikers encountering livestock on public lands shouldn’t panic because “The cows are supposed to be there.” This statement …
Opinion: Sharing the trail with cows? The land, the wildlife and the taxpayers pay the price Read MoreA 15-year-old boy was among six people wounded during an exchange of gunfire early Friday in Austin on the West Side. It marked the second mass shooting in the pre-dawn hours. About 1:45 a.m., officers responding to calls of a …
15-year-old boy among 6 wounded in Austin shootout Read MoreA man was fatally shot late Thursday night in Auburn Gresham on the South Side. About 11 p.m., the 30-year-old man was standing in the street with a crowd in the 8400 block of South Kerfoot Avenue when he was …
Man fatally shot in Auburn Gresham Read MoreIn a city with a history as rich as Chicago’s, summertime is full of opportunity to explore outside your neighborhood, fire up your kids’ summer brains or simply try something different. This list presents you with options. Head underground … …
These 5 Chicago history tours will show you a different slice of the city Read MoreA suspected gunman who was holed-up inside a home early Friday in the Lincoln Park neighborhood prompting SWAT officers has been taken into police custody. No suspect was arrested about 6:35 a.m. and no charges have been announced. The situation …
Suspect arrested after Lincoln Park SWAT standoff Read MoreDates are set for Illinois’ waterfowl blind draws—the great social event of the year in the outdoor world—as usual in late July. The last decade or so, I’ve been trying different Downstate sites, some of which are just wild with …
Dates set for Illinois’ great outdoors social event of the summer: the waterfowl blind draws Read MoreA man was shot and killed during an argument late Thursday night in Englewood on the South Side. About 11:50 p.m., a 35-year-old man, was arguing with a gunman in the 6000 block of South Winchester Avenue when the gunman …
Man fatally shot during Englewood argument Read MoreLindsay Hubbard has revealed that she is pregnant, but she is still keeping a big secret. The “Summer House” star dropped her pregnancy news on July 4, 2024, without revealing the identity of her baby’s father. Hubbard, 37, shared photos …
Lindsay Hubbard Laughs Off Comment About Her Baby’s Father Read MoreGavin Plumb, described by Essex, England, police as a “dangerous sexual predator,” was convicted on July 4 of plotting to kidnap, rape, and murder television presenter Holly Willoughby, police confirmed in a news release. “A dangerous sexual predator who plotted …
‘Obsessed’ Security Guard Planned to Murder TV Anchorwoman, Police Say Read MoreFans of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” won’t be getting a traditional reunion for season 14, but something is in the works in the aftermath of the explosive finale, according to multiple reports. In July 2024, several sources claimed that …
RHONJ Season 14 Finale & Alternate ‘Reunion’ Details Leaked: Report Read MoreThe New York Rangers entered the offseason with former No. 2 pick Kaapo Kakko scheduled to be a free agent. They quickly re-signed him to a one-year extension to avoid losing him. That, however, doesn’t mean he couldn’t still be …
Former Rangers’ No. 2 Pick Named Flames Trade Target Read MoreStop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Miami Heat want to maintain their salary cap flexibility here in the early part of the NBA offseason just in case, ahem, a major star player comes available on the trade …
Miami Heat Prepared for Trade to Add ‘High-Level Player’: Report Read MoreBy Mark Kennedy | Associated Press Judge Reinhold is in a truck barreling down the highway chased by angry cops when he turns to Eddie Murphy at the wheel and says something we’re all feeling, “God, I missed you, Axel.” …
Review: ‘Axel F’ isn’t great, but it’s more than good enough Read MoreFrance held the first of two rounds of parliamentary elections Sunday, and its “far right” party won big. I put that in quotes because right-wing parties in Europe can differ from the American far right — the immigrant-scapegoating ethnonationalism is …
Krugman: France’s far right is bad. But not as hypocritical as MAGA Read MoreDomestic violence does not always happen between intimate partners. In fact, about half of the incidents occur between non-intimate partners, including relatives. Recently, we learned about a Hickory Hills grandfather who tragically lost his life, allegedly at the hands of …
Seniors are often targets of domestic violence Read MoreA second opportunity at glory is quickly approaching for New Zealand native Shane van Gisbergen, who will defend his title July 7 at the Grant Park 165 (previously the Grant Park 220), the NASCAR Cup Series portion of this year’s …
Shane Van Gisbergen putting in the miles to become more than just a NASCAR footnote Read MoreIn Moldova, a false video implied that a pro-Western president actually favored Russia. In Bangladesh, a conservative Muslim country, a female lawmaker was portrayed wearing a bikini. In Slovakia, a doctored audio tape made it seem that an anti-Moscow candidate …
Deepfakes and cheap fakes: Full speed ahead on the misinformation superhighway Read MoreEnjoying a break from the heat wave on a recent morning lakefront walk, I came across the jarring site of a crime scene. Like a needle dragged across vinyl on a turntable, the image of that sheet-draped body on the …
Gun violence is unnerving, but I won’t live my life in fear Read MoreNearly a month before NASCAR made its first foray into downtown Chicago early last summer, the Sun-Times dispatched the most witless reporter it could summon to a race weekend across the Mississippi River from St. Louis — the Illinois 300 …
Skepticism about Chicago Street Race was once widespread, but its success parted the clouds Read MoreDEAR ABBY: An old hat style that created problems years ago has returned. The brim is so large that a person sitting behind them in church can see nothing but the back of that hat. It’s aggravating to think I …
Dear Abby: Your huge hat is blocking my view of church service Read MoreA man was killed while handling a firework Thursday night in Hermosa on the Northwest Side. About 10 p.m., the 34-year-old man was in the 3000 block of North Kostner Avenue when he suffered trauma to the body while handling …
Man killed while handling firework in Hermosa Read MorePolice are looking for two gunmen who shot eight people during an exchange of gunfire early Friday in the Little Italy neighborhood on the Near West Side. About 12:15 a.m., police responded to calls of shots fired and found eight …
8 shot including 74-year-old woman in Little Italy gun battle Read MoreThe Toronto Maple Leafs are in no rush to move disgruntled forward Nicholas Robertson but they might find a trade partner in the Calgary Flames to part ways with him. According to Julian McKenzie of The Athletic the Flames are “a …
Flames Advised to Pursue Disgruntled Maple Leafs’ Forward Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 39; Dave Haywood, 42; Edie Falco, 61; Huey Lewis, 74. Happy Birthday: Use your attributes wisely. Trust and believe in your ability to add unique appeal to whatever you choose to pursue. Hard …
Horoscopes July 5, 2024: Edie Falco, don’t let regret set in Read MoreLimited housing continues to increase home prices as homeowners who secured low interest rates are reluctant to move. But building new houses isn’t an easy fix to the problem. Despite a surge of millennials entering their prime homebuying years, U.S. …
Denver faces housing shortage amid high construction costs, mortgage rates Read MoreDear Eric: Many decades ago, my brother and his girlfriend had a baby. They split soon after the child’s birth and had no contact afterward. He asked me not to say anything about it to anyone, and to this day …
Asking Eric: Aunt wants to contact brother’s secret child Read MorePat Johnson counted the locks on the apartment door. One. Two. Three. There were too many to undo and escape before Rey Travieso would get to her. He’d just killed three people. He turned to her, her face covered in …
Domestic violence survivors in Illinois are in prison for abusers’ crimes Read MoreWhen organizers of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago were looking for office space, they decided to lease two floors in a CTA building on the Near West Side. The CTA was leasing the space to a company owned by …
DNC’s deadbeat Chicago landlord Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: Is it wise to explore a new field of work at age 36? Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My brother is a musical success, and now he thinks I don’t understand him Advice | Harriette Cole: I …
Harriette Cole: I’m in finance, and I want to be an artist. At 36, am I too old? Read MoreDear Eric: My husband is not a cook and really has no connection to food other than he enjoys eating it. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My sister-in-law left my husband off the family tree, and I think I …
Asking Eric: I’m already worried about what my husband will do at Thanksgiving Read MoreWidely considered the pioneer of home improvement shows like those on HGTV, former “This Old House” star Bob Vila is struggling to sell his own old house. In late 2023, Vila, 78, and his wife, former Harvard professor Diana Barrett, …
‘This Old House’ Star Bob Vila’s Struggles to Sell His Own Old House Read MoreActor and producer Marcus Rosner has a pretty full plate in 2024, from his leading-man status in multiple Hallmark Channel rom-coms to overseeing movies for his Canadian production company. But there’s one project Rosner would be happy to make room …
Actor Says He’s Eager to Reboot Hallmark Series With Former Castmates Read MoreToday is Friday, July 5, the 187th day of 2024. There are 179 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 5, 1996, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists …
Today in History: July 5, Dolly the sheep marks cloning breakthrough Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired and have recently joined a Harley-Davidson motorcycle club. We both love to ride and are looking forward to many events in the coming months. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Where I …
Dear Abby: Should I tell my husband who the man in the motorcycle club is? Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: I work at a popular fast-food restaurant. I am proud to say it’s one of the cleanest and most hospitable places I’ve ever worked. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: What’s with the trend of talking behind …
Miss Manners: You really think the next customer wants to use these napkins? Read More