Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, one of the most conservative members of the City Council, who bills himself as an independent voice, wants a new gig: to run Cook County government. He’s looking to unseat longtime County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, …
Longtime incumbent Preckwinkle faces stiff challenge from Ald. Reilly in Cook County board president primary Read MoreJim Gray arrived in chains. At the railroad station in Ottawa, Illinois, about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. Gray wore leg irons, his arms bound to his sides, and was led by a rope. It was Oct 19, 1859. The …
Chicago resistance to ICE abuses echoes opposition to Fugitive Slave Act 175 years ago Read MoreIt’s been more than a year since the Chicago Sun-Times started tracking the monthly price of 35 common grocery items at Jewel-Osco, Mariano’s, Target and Walmart. The verdict? What went up, mostly didn’t come down. At Chicago’s largest grocery chain …
Grocery prices in Chicago have climbed double digits over the last year. Here’s how we know Read MoreFor 35 years, Columbian Model & Exhibit Works has given the city glimpses of the future. The River West company designed and built architectural models for developers and architects that provided an advance look — often with astonishing accuracy and …
Model shop that provided the first draft of many great Chicago buildings closes Read MoreToday is Friday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2026. There are 321 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 13, 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative member of the U.S. Supreme Court, was found dead …
Today in History: February 13, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia found dead Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 47; Kelly Hu, 58; Peter Gabriel, 76; Stockard Channing, 82. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do best this year. Let the unfamiliar or someone’s enthusiasm command your attention. Listen to …
Horoscopes Feb. 13, 2026: Kelly Hu, stick to what you know and do best Read MoreIt was another memorable night for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Thursday as he added yet another historic achievement to his resume. In the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, James recorded a 28-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double …
Lakers’ LeBron James Drops Major Retirement Update After Historic Triple-Double Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I recently took out loans so I could go on a vacation. I know that sounds financially irresponsible, but I hadn’t gone anywhere in 10 years. Related Articles Harriette Cole: He seemed like a lovely guy, until I …
Harriette Cole: I really believed I needed a vacation. Was it a bad decision? Read MoreDear Eric: My mother is 88 and recently entered a nursing home. She has not been diagnosed with any specific mental deterioration, though she has become very forgetful. The problem is that she is a voracious gossip. She has always …
Asking Eric: My mother has become a vicious gossip, and it’s destroying our family Read MoreHave televised confessions quelled protests in Iran? Why has Elon Musk turned from Mars to the Moon? And will the BBC prove to be a puzzles champ? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really …
The Week Unwrapped: Have televised confessions quelled protests in Iran? Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I recently took out loans so I could go on a vacation. I know that sounds financially irresponsible, but I hadn’t gone anywhere in 10 years. Related Articles Harriette Cole: He seemed like a lovely guy, until I …
Harriette Cole: I really believed I needed a vacation. Was it a bad decision? Read MoreDear Eric: My mother is 88 and recently entered a nursing home. She has not been diagnosed with any specific mental deterioration, though she has become very forgetful. Related Articles Asking Eric: I’m starting to resent my husband because he …
Asking Eric: My mother has become a vicious gossip, and it’s destroying our family Read MoreAfter dropping two straight games, the Los Angeles Lakers responded in emphatic fashion on Thursday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. LeBron James once again stole the spotlight, recording a 28-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. In doing so, he became the …
Lakers Get Huge Austin Reaves Injury Update Ahead of All-Star Break Read MoreThe New York Knicks are targeting a Feb. 19 debut for their latest acquisition, Jeremy Sochan, who will join the roster after All-Star weekend. According to the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy, the Knicks are confident Sochan will pass his physicals …
Jeremy Sochan’s Knicks Debut Date Revealed: Report Read MoreLeBron James continues rewriting the record books at an age when most players have long since retired. The Los Angeles Lakers forward posted 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds Thursday night in a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks …
Lakers’ LeBron James Shatters Long-Standing NBA Record Read MoreFrancisco Lindor of the New York Mets underwent surgery on Feb. 11 and faces a six‑week recovery. Whether he will be ready for the March 26 season opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates remains uncertain. While Lindor is out for spring …
Ron Darling Gives Mets Blunt Take Amid Francisco Lindor Injury Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I have been married 50 years and recently remembered that my husband cheated on me with three women. Related Articles Dear Abby: Why should I play holiday host to people who call me a homewrecker? Dear Abby: I …
Dear Abby: I know my husband cheated with three women. He says two of them are imaginary. Read MoreToday is Friday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2026. There are 321 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 13, 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative member of the U.S. Supreme Court, was found dead …
Today in History: February 13, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia found dead Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering how one responds to people who offer rude and unsolicited commentary on one’s alma mater. Related Articles Miss Manners: My conversation with the hygienist jumped the rails Miss Manners: 10 years after the Easter …
Miss Manners: I laughed at his unfunny gibe and then felt like a twit Read MoreWhich Nature’s Bounty probiotic or Align probiotic is best? Taking a regular probiotic is a great practice to achieve a healthier gut. Your improved digestive system will allow you to walk through your day much more comfortably for many reasons. …
Nature’s Bounty probiotic vs. Align probiotic Read MoreToday is Friday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2026. There are 321 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 13, 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative member of the U.S. Supreme Court, was found dead …
Today in History: February 13, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia found dead Read MorePeople prepare a child to be presented as the Andean god of abundance during the Alasitas fair in La Paz, Bolivia (Image credit: Esteban Biba / EPA / Shutterstock) A wandering squirrel stops the match between Hull City and Bristol …
The week’s best photos Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I have been married 50 years and recently remembered that my husband cheated on me with three women. Related Articles Dear Abby: Why should I play holiday host to people who call me a homewrecker? Dear Abby: I …
Dear Abby: I know my husband cheated with three women. He says two of them are imaginary. Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering how one responds to people who offer rude and unsolicited commentary on one’s alma mater. Related Articles Miss Manners: My conversation with the hygienist jumped the rails Miss Manners: 10 years after the Easter …
Miss Manners: I laughed at his unfunny gibe and then felt like a twit Read MoreSlovenian guard Luka Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring strain when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks, 124-104, on Thursday — the final game before the All-Star break. After the win, Lakers head coach …
Lakers Provide Massive Luka Doncic Injury Update, All-Star Status Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills may have had the second best passing defense in the NFL, behind only the Minnesota Vikings, but the pass rush did not perform to the level one would have hoped given the unit’s success. The Bills ranked …
Bills Trade Proposal Swaps ‘Bust’ Wideout for All-Pro Edge Rusher Read MoreThe 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am kicked off in spectacular fashion on Thursday, and Round 1 delivered both fireworks and surprises. On a gorgeous day along the Monterey Peninsula, Japanese standout Ryo Hisatsune blazed through Pebble Beach Golf Links with …
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Round 1 Recap: Ryo Hisatsune Takes Early Lead Read MoreNFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is the latest insider to share what he’s hearing regarding the future of Maxx Crosby with the Las Vegas Raiders. With the Silver and Black in a rebuild, the question is whether the team can contend …
Raiders Issued Major Maxx Crosby Update From NFL Insiders Read MoreWhich emu oils are best? If your nails are brittle, your cuticles are torn, your skin is irritated or wrinkled or your hair is damaged, then you might need to try emu oil. Emu oil is obtained from the nutrient-rich …
Best emu oil Read MoreWhich emu oils are best? If your nails are brittle, your cuticles are torn, your skin is irritated or wrinkled or your hair is damaged, then you might need to try emu oil. Emu oil is obtained from the nutrient-rich …
Best emu oil Read MoreThe Arizona Cardinals may have changed head coaches in 2026, but they will not be changing defensive coordinators. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that the Cardinals will retain Nick Rallis for 2026. The #Cardinals are expected to retain Nick …
Cardinals Make Surprising Defensive Coordinator Decision Read MoreBrandon Aiyuk’s run with the San Francisco 49ers looks to be winding down as the offseason unfolds. After sitting out the 2025 NFL season, the wide receiver is widely viewed as a candidate to resume the career elsewhere. That leaves …
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk Gets Strong Words Involving Commanders Read MoreMoon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in CAPRICORN. Happy Birthday for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026: You’re quick-witted, extroverted and sensation seeking, as well as bold, imaginative and trendsetting. This is a …
Daily Horoscope for February 13, 2026 Read MoreThe following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Feb. 13, 2026, as of 12:01 a.m. Friday: Alma, CO — 1 inch at 9:57 a.m. Arapahoe Peak, CO — 1 inch at 9:57 a.m. Berthoud …
Colorado snow totals for Feb. 13, 2026 Read More