Kirkland & Ellis Scott Falk, attorney and chair of Chicago Humanities Festival, dies at 55Chicago Tribune - Graydon MeganR. Scott Falk, a mergers and acquisitions specialist who helped clients with deals worth tens of billions of dollars in his 30-year career with Chicago law firm Kirkland & Ellis, was chairman of the Chicago
The Theatre Malcolm Ewen has died at 64, a Steppenwolf stage manager and a calming voiceChicago Tribune - Chris JonesMalcolm Ewen’s first foray into a life in the theater was in his hometown of Winnetka, in a middle school production of “The Hither and Thither of Danny Dither.” He played the role of God. “Malcolm always
Michael Avenatti Attorney Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy DanielsChicago Tribune - Jim Mustian and Larry NeumeisterMichael Avenatti, the attorney who rocketed to fame through his representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in her battles with President Donald Trump, was charged Wednesday with ripping her off. Federal
Dave Martinez Ex-Cubs coach Dave Martinez is a good man, but he probably shouldn't be managing the NationalsChicago Tribune - Thomas BoswellEvery day Dave Martinez meets the media before the Nationals game. He's always the same. He's in a genuinely good mood, like somebody invited him to a big-league ballgame, and being just a big kid, he
Michael Cohen Search warrants tied to former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen releasedChicago Tribune - Eric TuckerMonths before the FBI raided Michael Cohen's office and hotel room, investigators were examining the flow of foreign money into his bank accounts and looking into whether the funds might be connected a
Chicago White Sox White Sox recall pitcher Thyago Vieira from CharlotteChicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune staffThe White Sox on Wednesday recalled right-handed pitcher Thyago Vieira from Triple-A Charlotte. He replaces righty José Ruiz, who was optioned to Charlotte after Tuesday’s loss to the Astros. The White
Cirque du Soleil 'Volta' by Cirque du Soleil is now at Soldier Field with all the old excitementChicago Tribune - Chris JonesCirque du Soleil has brought 25 different shows to the Chicago area over the last 30 years. I’ve reviewed 24 of them, from “Alegria” to “Saltimbanco” to “Varekai,” from the old North Pier to the parking
Senate Finance Committee NY puts Democrats a step closer to getting Trump tax returnsChicago Tribune - Chris Carola and David KlepperNew York lawmakers gave final passage to legislation Wednesday that would allow President Donald Trump's state tax returns to be released to congressional committees that have, so far, been barred from
Social Media Argo Community High School postpones graduation after shooting threats on social mediaChicago Tribune - Staff reportArgo Community High School postponed its graduation ceremony scheduled for Tuesday night after two juveniles were arrested for making threats on social media, according to police and school officials.
Virgil Abloh Here's the best of what's new at Chicago-area museums this summerChicago Tribune - Steve JohnsonFrom John James Audubon to Edouard Manet to contemporary queer art, from streetwear in the gallery to pizza artifacts in a museum devoted to the savory pie, a wide range of new exhibits is opening at museums
University of Chicago Police: Man threatening to shoot himself wounded after confrontation with officersChicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune staffPolice say a man threatening to shoot himself was wounded during a confrontation with SWAT officers on the south end of the University of Chicago campus Wednesday morning. No condition was available for
Video Surveillance Cops release image of car involved in fatal hit and run near Chicago State UniversityChicago Tribune - Deanese Williams-HarrisChicago police released an image taken from video surveillance of a Chevrolet Cobalt the fatally struck a man and kept going May 16 near Chicago State University. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., a 41-year-old
Chicago Cubs Cubs have the most walk-off wins in baseball: A look at all 5, including Javier Baez's hit to beat the PhilliesChicago Tribune - Tim BannonTuesday night at Wrigley Field, Javier Baez hit a pinch-hit, walk-off single to give the Cubs a 3-2 win over the Phillies. It was the Cubs’ fifth walk-off win this season, the most in the majors. The entered
Adam Eaton Baseball needs a good beef and Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier are just what the doctor orderedChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanIn the long and often torturous history of White Sox baseball, 2016 will be remembered as a season that went completely off the rails, convincing White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to sign off on a rebuilding
House Intelligence Committee Justice Department to turn over some Mueller documentsChicago Tribune - Mary Clare Jalonick and Michael BalsamoEasing some of the escalating tension between Congress and the White House, the House intelligence committee postponed efforts to enforce a subpoena against the Justice Department on Wednesday after officials
Taliban 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh to be releasedChicago Tribune - Matthew BarakatJohn Walker Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free after nearly two decades
OJ Simpson A Bills player wore OJ Simpson's No. 32 for the 1st time in 42 yearsChicago Tribune - Associated PressFor the first time in 42 years, the Bills have a player wearing O.J. Simpson's former No. 32. Running back Senorise Perry wore the jersey number at Buffalo's spring practices this week. Simpson, whose
FIFA Women's World Cup FIFA working to solve World Cup issue after fans buying tickets aren't seated togetherChicago Tribune - Anne M. PetersonResponding to criticism after some fans buying tickets for the Women's World Cup were not given seats together, FIFA said it was working toward a solution with the local organizing committee in France.
Chicago Dining Inside the cult of Mariano's orange juice — why is it so good and so cheap?Chicago Tribune - Christopher BorrelliThere’s a game I play in my head sometimes when I’m standing in a long line at the supermarket: If I were to leave Chicago tomorrow, with the promise of returning now and then, what food would I miss most?
Ralph NorthamInvestigation failed to determine if Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was in 1984 yearbook photo of man in blackface next to inChicago Tribune - Ben FinleyThe mystery of whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was in the racist yearbook photo that nearly destroyed his career remains unsolved. A months-long investigation ordered up by Eastern Virginia Medical
L7's notorious brand of rage and mischievous cheek on full display during Metro showChicago Tribune - Jessi Roti“You underestimated my innocence, you underestimated my spine,” howled Le Butcherettes’ glamorously-tormented singer Teri Gender Bender. Her opening act needs to be recognized, for her fury established
Nancy Pelosi Trump demands end to Russia probes, walks out of Dem meetingChicago Tribune - Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare JalonickPresident Donald Trump abruptly stalked out of a meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with Democrats unless they drop all investigations in the of
Composting Washington is 1st state to allow composting of human bodiesChicago Tribune - Gene JohnsonGov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday making Washington the first state to approve composting as an alternative to burying or cremating human remains. It allows licensed facilities to offer "natural
Jon Snow The 'Game of Thrones' finale didn't answer all of our questions: Here are 13 things still bothering usChicago Tribune - Elahe IzadiWe have finally come to the end: Winter has come and gone, the watch is over (sort of) and the Iron Throne is no more. But even though the ashes have settled on King's Landing, audiences are still not
Chicago, IL Return of warm weather brings chance for another round of strom thunderstorms in Chicago areaChicago Tribune - Katherine Rosenberg-DouglasEven as the chance of the temperature hitting the warmest so far this year went down Wednesday afternoon, forecasters warned the danger of severe thunderstorms hitting more of the Chicago area overnight
Play buttonStaplesMavis Staples is history. Jamila Woods is making history. How new music from two Chicago artists remind us that ‘progressChicago Tribune - Greg Kot“Bullets flying, mothers crying … What good is freedom if we haven’t learned to be free,” Mavis Staples sings at the outset of her new album, “We Get By” (Anti). It’s a tough-as-nails gospel-blues, written
Aladdin 'Aladdin' review: A whole new same old world ... this time with Will SmithChicago Tribune - Michael PhillipsWhile quality cannot be measured by minutes, the new live-action version of Disney’s “Aladdin” runs 37 minutes longer than the animated 1992 film famous for Robin Williams’ inspired vocal riffs and the
EPA Research on children's health risks in doubt over EPA fundsChicago Tribune - Ellen KnickmeyerLong-running research projects credited with pivotal discoveries about the harm that pesticides, air pollution and other hazards pose to children are in jeopardy or shutting down because the Environmental
'Bubonic plague infested, garbage dump Media zombie rat,' and other nice things people sayChicago Tribune - Rex HuppkeSpring is here, and that means it’s time to muck out the ol’ Reader Fan Mail Dungeon, toss a few items into the Death Threat Incinerator and gather up and answer important missives from area thought leaders.
