When the U.S. Census Bureau recently revealed a small increase in California’s population, it came as a welcome sign to some that the state was growing again. The data even showed a slightly reduced level of out-migration. Good news, right? …
Opinion: California’s population bump won’t make up for its long term slide Read MoreA dangerous new class of illicit drugs being marketed to kids — or a lifeline for small business owners and minority entrepreneurs who have been boxed out of Illinois’ legal marijuana industry? It’s a matter of perspective when it comes …
Hemp hangup: Why Illinois leaders have failed to regulate delta-8 Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My friend “Buddy’s” daughter is at an age between my two daughters’ ages. She is 11; mine are 10 and 13. I’ve known Buddy since junior high, and our wives get along well. We live close to each …
Dear Abby: How do we tell friends their daughter is a spoiled brat? Read MoreA recent opinion piece by Ralph Martire skillfully detailed the importance of Illinois investing more in higher education, noting that our state has for years failed to properly fund public universities. The consequences are bleak, increasingly making a four-year degree …
Higher ed resources will dwindle further if community colleges offer four-year degrees Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 52; Mike McCready, 59; Mitch Pileggi, 73; Agnetha Faltskog, 75. Happy Birthday: Go about your business, and let progress be your calling card. What you accomplish will draw positive attention and encourage you …
Horoscopes April 5, 2025: Pharrell Williams, go after whatever makes you happy Read More<p id=”par-1_47″>Val Kilmer’s portrayal of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/batman/”>Batman</a> in <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/val-kilmer-always-best-batman.html/?swcfpc=1″><em>Batman Forever</em> (1995)</a> was a unique and unforgettable take on the iconic superhero. Sadly, it was his only appearance as the Dark Knight. Many fans and critics agree that it’s a …
Why Val Kilmer Only Played Batman Once Read MoreDear Eric: My 22-year-old son has met a 36-year-old woman in Brazil on the internet. He has fallen for her and is planning to go there this summer for at least three months. My husband and I are very worried. …
Asking Eric: Son’s older, long-distance relationship raises alarm bells Read MoreThere was a sunniness about Curtis Rowe. He listened to “Happy” by Pharell Williams every day on the train and bus from Berwyn to the Embassy Suites hotel off the Magnificent Mile, where he worked in housekeeping. His colleagues knew …
Curtis Rowe, a beloved member of Chicago Mag Mile Embassy Suites housekeeping staff, has died at 62 Read MoreThe Detroit Pistons have clinched a Playoff berth for the first time since 2019, following a 117-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Detroit, without All-Star Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, and Tobias Harris, had six players in double figures as they …
Detroit Pistons Clinch Playoff Berth Read MoreFormer NBA center Dwight Howard has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. Howard is an 18 year NBA veteran who was in his prime one of the best, if not the …
Dwight Howard Elected to Hall of Fame Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I think one of my friends might be working for a pyramid scheme. Related Articles Harriette Cole: I think the ushers should have done more after I fell Harriette Cole: I think a month in another country is …
Harriette Cole: My friend thought I’d be foolish enough to fall for his scheme Read MoreDear Eric: Mike was my friend for more than 50 years. We carpooled to work together for nearly 15 years. Our bond grew even closer when his 16-year-old son died by suicide after a struggle with depression. Related Articles Asking …
Asking Eric: My final farewell with a dying friend left me feeling empty Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I think one of my friends might be working for a pyramid scheme. Related Articles Harriette Cole: I think the ushers should have done more after I fell Harriette Cole: I think a month in another country is …
Harriette Cole: My friend thought I’d be foolish enough to fall for his scheme Read MoreDear Eric: Mike was my friend for more than 50 years. We carpooled to work together for nearly 15 years. Our bond grew even closer when his 16-year-old son died by suicide after a struggle with depression. Related Articles Asking …
Asking Eric: My final farewell with a dying friend left me feeling empty Read MoreThe Cleveland Cavaliers found themselves in a dog fight as they narrowly secured a victory over the San Antonio Spurs on April 4. Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell all broke the 20-point mark, as the Spurs found gaps …
Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Has Strong Message After Win Over Spurs Read MoreToday is Saturday, April 5, the 95th day of 2025. There are 270 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 5, 1933, as part of his New Deal programs, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order …
Today in History: April 5, FDR establishes Civilian Conservation Corps Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’ve known my friend “Buddy” since junior high, and our wives get along well. His older daughter, “Edie,” is 11; my daughters are 10 and 13. Related Articles Dear Abby: My husband’s excuse is that he only ogles …
Dear Abby: I don’t want this child at my house. What do I tell her parents? Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband got a new job, and as a way to get to know his new co-workers, we decided to host a holiday party at our house. Related Articles Miss Manners: She’s declared herself the dessert boss, …
Miss Manners: One of the guests made everybody walk out in the middle of my party Read MoreToday is Saturday, April 5, the 95th day of 2025. There are 270 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 5, 1933, as part of his New Deal programs, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order …
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5 costly cartoons about Liberation Day tariffs Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’ve known my friend “Buddy” since junior high, and our wives get along well. His older daughter, “Edie,” is 11; my daughters are 10 and 13. Related Articles Dear Abby: My husband’s excuse is that he only ogles …
Dear Abby: I don’t want this child at my house. What do I tell her parents? Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband got a new job, and as a way to get to know his new co-workers, we decided to host a holiday party at our house. Related Articles Miss Manners: She’s declared herself the dessert boss, …
Miss Manners: One of the guests made everybody walk out in the middle of my party Read MoreIn 2021, the Chicago Bulls pushed their chips all-in. They moved to acquire DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball. Just a few months earlier, they had traded for Nikola Vucevic. Unfortunately for the Bulls, those moves failed to yield …
Bulls Embrace New Direction: ‘Sustainability Over the Spectacular’ Read MoreMoon Alert: Avoid shopping or major decisions after 6:30 p.m. EDT today (3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Happy Birthday for Saturday, April 5, 2025: You’re purposeful, inspired and have humanitarian …
Daily Horoscope for April 5, 2025 Read MoreI always eat as much asparagus as I can during the short British season, which begins this month, said Xanthe Ross. Asparagus pairs well with the freshness of ricotta, and cutting the spears into rounds produces a satisfying delicacy. Ingredients: …
Whipped ricotta and asparagus bruschetta recipe Read MorePrince Harry was just 20 when he visited Lesotho during his gap year, said Tessa Dunlop in The Independent. His adolescence had been turbulent and self-destructive, but in the tiny landlocked country he found “meaning” and purpose. Two years later, …
The Sentebale row: a blow for Prince Harry Read MoreLOS ANGELES — Lakers coach JJ Redick didn’t have much to say on Friday ahead of his team’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans when asked about his team’s performance in the loss to the Golden State Warriors the previous …
Lakers regain No. 3 spot in West standings with victory over Pelicans Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to take a flier on a quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, and NFL Network draft analyst Chad Reuter believes that developmental QB selection will be Syracuse signal-caller Kyle McCord. During a five-round draft …
Steelers Prediction Lands 4,700-Yard Passer as Long-Term QB Candidate Read MoreThe Nuggets haven’t known what it feels like to lose to the Warriors since the 2022 playoffs. Golden State reminded them of the feeling Friday with a 118-104 win in San Francisco. Denver (47-31) has lost three games in a …
Steph Curry goes for 36, Nikola Jokic doesn’t get much help as Nuggets fall to Warriors Read MoreMoon alert Avoid shopping or major decisions after 5:30 p.m. Chicago time today. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a wonderful day to tackle home repairs and make …
Horoscope for Saturday, April 5, 2025 Read MoreINGLEWOOD — The margins in the Western Conference get thinner with each game. The pressure to secure one of the top six spots is building on those four teams that continue to jockey for position behind the top teams. The …
Clippers crush Mavericks in push to avoid Play-In Tournament Read MoreTAMPA, Fla. — Heck of a season, UCLA. The Bruins women’s basketball team can see the mountaintop, can almost reach out and touch it – but it can’t say it has planted its flag there yet. UConn stopped the Bruins …
Swanson: UCLA’s historic season collapses in Final Four Read MoreANAHEIM — On the night the Angels and a sellout crowd of 44,749 celebrated a new season and new hope, sparked by an encouraging first road trip, their performance was frustratingly familiar. The Angels lost, 8-6, to the Cleveland Guardians …
Walks and injuries spoil Angels’ home opener Read MoreSAN JOSE — It was a serendipitous day of baseball on Friday at Leigh High School. The host No. 11 Longhorns welcomed in visiting Leland with a record of 10-1 at stake. Leigh’s early-season success had come under fourth-year coach …
Leigh Longhorns trample visiting Leland as six-run second inning sets the tone for run-rule win in San Jose Read MoreBy The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defending national champion South Carolina left no doubt it would return to the title game, getting 14 points from Te-Hina Paopao and overwhelming Texas 74-57 on Friday night in the Final Four …
NCAA women’s basketball: South Carolina, UConn advance to title game Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – Before Friday’s game against the Nuggets, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said, with only six games left in the regular season and playoff positioning still unsettled, every night feels like a postseason game. If that is the case, …
Warriors look happy to be back home, beat Nuggets in possible playoff preview Read More