A few days after the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death, teacher Erik Young pulled up a quote from the civil rights leader in his classroom at King College Prep High School. “I was born in the slum, but the slum wasn’t …
Jesse Jackson’s lyrical swagger and political ‘juice’ resonates as students learn about his legacy Read MoreThe Chicago Transit Authority is no stranger to danger. Dating back to at least the 1960s, headlines in the Sun-Times spotlighted high-profile crimes on the system and the city government’s response. Every decade or so, another series of stories reported …
How Chicago has grappled with crime on the CTA over the last 60 years Read MoreAggravated assaults and batteries on the Chicago Transit Authority reached at least a 24-year high in 2025 as the Trump administration threatened to cut millions of dollars in funding after a series of jarring attacks. The upward trend has continued …
CTA suffers most violent attacks in 24 years as Trump threatens $50 million funding cut over crime Read MoreUnder the warm light of a hanging lamp, Marty Landorf carefully crumbled the dried flower head of a black-eyed Susan between her fingers, teasing apart the chaff to uncover its puny black seeds. Each one was destined for long-term cold …
A network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds Read MoreAkinola Davies Jr.’s “My Father’s Shadow” is a 2025 family drama that blurs the boundaries of joy and grief, politics and personal relationships, dreams and reality. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, against the backdrop of the controversial 1993 presidential election, it …
Black Film Club Collective provides safe space for Chicagoans to enjoy cultural stories Read MoreFrom her dressing room at Lincoln Center, Tiler Peck regularly offers her half a million Instagram followers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of a New York City Ballet principal dancer. Two decades into her run with the company, the …
Tiler Peck, America’s reigning star ballerina, brings choreography showcase to Chicago Read MoreThe Pritzker Traubert Foundation is awarding $5 million to City Colleges of Chicago and Cook County Health to form a partnership aimed at accelerating job placement to meet a high demand of health care jobs. The investment is a result …
Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards $5 million for City Colleges of Chicago, Cook County Health partnership Read MoreRussia’s plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space could be “catastrophic”, a Canadian military leader has warned on Ukrinform. Moscow’s reported ambitions “appear quite alarming”, said Brigadier General Christopher Horner, commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Frying electronics Satellite …
‘Incredibly terrible’: Russia’s plans for nuclear weapons in space Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 45; Method Man, 55; Daniel Craig, 58; Jon Bon Jovi, 64. Happy Birthday: Enjoy life. Refuse to let anyone pressure you to make a hasty decision. Your emotional well-being is dependent on …
Horoscopes March 2, 2026: Daniel Craig, explore the possibilities and wait for the right moment Read MoreAre rollerblades or roller skates better? If you’re thinking of learning to skate, you might be wondering whether you should buy rollerblades or traditional quad roller skates. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, so it isn’t as simple as saying …
Rollerblades vs. skates Read MoreThe Chicago Bears have roughly one week to decide which of their pending free-agent safeties they want to re-sign before the start of 2026 NFL free agency, but one of their veterans seems to be already dropping hints about staying …
Bears Veteran Safety Hints at Re-Signing With Chicago in Free Agency Read MoreThe Minnesota Vikings are being “linked” to every obtainable QB option this offseason. That isn’t going to stop until they either do or don’t pull the trigger. Anthony Richardson, Kyler Murray, and Kirk Cousins are just a handful of the …
Vikings Considering Acquiring QB Tua Tagovailoa: Report Read MoreIn the history of unusual NFL trades, the deal the Denver Broncos pulled off to get head coach Sean Payton from the New Orleans Saints in January 2023 is right up there. The Broncos swapped their 2023 1st round pick …
Broncos Trade Pitch Sends WR Courtland Sutton to Last Place NFC Team Read MoreThe Boston Celtics reached 40 wins on Sunday night with a 114-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. The win pushed Boston’s record to 40-20 and kept them in second place in the Eastern Conference. Neemias Queta dominated …
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Sends Strong Message After Sixers Win Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I am in my last semester of college, and I think I should feel confident in my career choice and prepared for my industry; however, I feel as confused as when I first stepped on campus. Related Articles …
Harriette Cole: On the verge of graduation, I’m as confused as any freshman Read MoreDear Eric: I’m 65 and have been retired for the past two years. To stay active, I went to work as a personal driver for a very wealthy man. I’m salaried, so when he travels (on average one week a …
Asking Eric: I drive a rich man who is careless about my calendar Read MoreBone broth “has undergone the PR glow-up of a lifetime”, said Saskia Kemsley in The Standard. Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Kylie Jenner have all jumped on board, extolling its rejuvenating benefits. So what is bone broth? Put …
How bone-broth drinking ‘phenomenon’ has ‘skyrocketed’ Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I am in my last semester of college, and I think I should feel confident in my career choice and prepared for my industry; however, I feel as confused as when I first stepped on campus. Related Articles …
Harriette Cole: On the verge of graduation, I’m as confused as any freshman Read MoreDear Eric: I’m 65 and have been retired for the past two years. To stay active, I went to work as a personal driver for a very wealthy man. Related Articles Asking Eric: My son ended his engagement and I’m …
Asking Eric: I drive a rich man who is careless about my calendar Read MoreThe Boston Celtics improved to 40-20 on Sunday night with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. The final score was 114-98, marking Boston’s 40th victory of the season. Neemias Queta put together the best performance of his …
Celtics Get Notable Jayson Tatum Quote About His Return Read MoreThe Boston Red Sox lost 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon at JetBlue Park. Boston put the tying run on second base with nobody out in the ninth inning but couldn’t bring him home. Ranger Suarez worked three …
Red Sox Get Notable Roman Anthony Quote on WBC Selection Read MoreToday is Monday, March 2, the 61st day of 2026. There are 304 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 2, 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks’ more famous act of defiance, Claudette Colvin, a Black high …
Today in History: March 2, Black teen refuses to give up her bus seat Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I am tormented by an incident that occurred at a time when I did not have the ability to object or present facts to disagree. Related Articles Dear Abby: I doubt they’ve ever read any book, yet they’ve …
Dear Abby: I am tormented by this long-ago holiday confrontation Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister likes to throw dinner parties. She goes all out with her best dishes and crystal, along with the menu. Related Articles Miss Manners: My colleague’s gift requests put underlings in a bad position Miss Manners: …
Miss Manners: The dinner guest brought food and got snippy when it wasn’t served Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I am tormented by an incident that occurred at a time when I did not have the ability to object or present facts to disagree. Related Articles Dear Abby: I doubt they’ve ever read any book, yet they’ve …
Dear Abby: I am tormented by this long-ago holiday confrontation Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister likes to throw dinner parties. She goes all out with her best dishes and crystal, along with the menu. Related Articles Miss Manners: My colleague’s gift requests put underlings in a bad position Miss Manners: …
Miss Manners: The dinner guest brought food and got snippy when it wasn’t served Read MoreAt 12:53 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory valid from 6 p.m. until Tuesday March 3, at midnight for San Fernando Valley. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA adds to be ready for, “North winds …
Update: Wind advisory for San Fernando Valley until early Tuesday — winds gusting up to 35 mph Read MoreA wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:53 a.m. valid from 3 p.m. until Tuesday March 3, at 3 a.m. for Santa Clarita Valley. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA states to expect, “North winds …
Wind advisory for Santa Clarita Valley until 3 a.m. Tuesday — winds gusting up to 35 mph Read MoreThe Seattle Seahawks have quite a bit of cap space for a defending Super Bowl champion. That should help the Seahawks re-sign a lot of their key free agents this offseason. But edge rusher Boye Mafe might be one unrestricted …
Seahawks Predicted to Lose Projected $37 Million Edge Rusher to NFC Foe Read MoreDefensive lineman Javon Hargrave signed a 2-year, $30 million contract to join the Minnesota Vikings. He isn’t going to receive an opportunity to finish that deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday the Vikings told Hargrave they plan to release him …
Vikings Plan to Cut Ties With $98 Million Defender in Cap Savings Move: Report Read MoreSlovenian guard Luka Doncic has been the subject of a lot of criticism of late, be it for his poor defense, his incessant complaining to officials or his tendency to monopolize the basketball. After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to …
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Sends Blunt Message to His Critics Read MoreTwo legendary cricket teams will be meeting up on the pitch to play a series of One Day International (ODI) cricket games against one again as Bangladesh hosts the Pakistan national team. All of the details on the ODI cricket …
2026 ODI Cricket Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh – Full Schedule & Standings Read MoreOn Monday night, the Golden State Warriors will play the LA Clippers on their home floor in San Francisco. The Warriors have been without their best player since the end of January, as two-time MVP Steph Curry continues to deal …
NBA Fans React To Golden State Warriors Steph Curry Announcement Read MoreThe field is set for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, and as expected for one of the PGA Tourâs Signature Events, many of the biggest names in golf will tee it up at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. The tournament …
Arnold Palmer Invitational Field Breakdown: Top Players Head to Bay Hill Read MoreVeteran big man Neemias Queta proved on Sunday why Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla kept him in the starting lineup after the team traded for Nikola Vucevic at the NBA trade deadline. The Portuguese center tallied a career-high 27 …
Celtics’ Neemias Queta Makes History With Career-Best Game Read MoreOn Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers crushed the Kings, winning by a score of 128-104. After an extended G League stint, Bronny James made his return to the NBA on …
NBA Fans React To Bronny James’ Performance In Kings-Lakers Game Read MoreThe future of J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings‘ starting QB for the 2026 NFL season. Speculation has the Vikings linked to several signal callers to bolster the position for the upcoming campaign. As a result, McCarthy will likely have …
Vikings Get Brutal Take on J.J. McCarthy Amid QB Questions Read MoreMoon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. EST today (4 a.m. to 5 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from LEO into VIRGO. Happy Birthday for Monday, March …
Daily Horoscope for March 2, 2026 Read MorePebble Beach, Calif. (Image credit: Sherman Chu) The Waterbridge House, a 2025 Scandinavian-Japanese modern home with clean lines of glass, wood, and concrete, has views of the Spyglass Hills golf course. The five-bedroom main house features a glass walkway over …
6 sleek homes for minimalists Read Moreon Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings (at home). The Lakers won by a score of 128-104. LeBron James finished with 24 points, one rebound, five assists, two steals and one block while …
NBA Star LeBron James Made History In Kings-Lakers Game Read More