Former football coach who chased away school shooter will run for state House in OhioChicago TribuneAn educator who chased away the teenager who fatally shot three students at an Ohio high school says he'll campaign for a state House seat. Frank Hall tells Cleveland.com he wants to join the Legislature
Paul Ryan moving family from Wisconsin to D.C.-areaChicago TribuneFormer House Speaker Paul Ryan is moving his family from his hometown of Janesville to a house in a Washington, D.C., suburb less than a year after he retired from Congress saying he wanted to spend more
Real Estate Midcentury modern house in Highland Park, designed by Edward Dart, sells for $385,000Chicago Tribune - Bob GoldsboroughA five-bedroom, midcentury modern, ranch-style house in Highland Park that was designed by noted architect Edward Dart sold Aug. 6 for $385,000. Built in 1960, the 1,428-square-foot house was sold by original
Play button King Marie steps out of the DJ booth and in front of the mic with new EP ‘The Prelude’Chicago Tribune - By Jessi RotiDeclaring yourself “king” is a bold move, but Christine Marie aka King Marie has proudly repped, and defended, that title for the past decade. She sums up her road to “The Prelude,” a six-song EP she’s
University of IllinoisIllinois is entering ‘the red zone’ for adding a Division I hockey program. And for top area players, it’s an if-you-build-it-we-will-comeChicago Tribune - By Shannon RyanWhen Jonah Copre joined the Chicago Mission youth hockey club four years ago, he noticed older players committing to play for various colleges. But something seemed off. “I realized none of them were to
Chicago, IL Hot New Faces 2019: 10 new Chicago actors you should knowChicago Tribune - By Chris JonesEach summer the Tribune heralds the city’s emerging theater talent — we try and find the young stars of the future whom you can see now, live, on Chicago’s stages. We’ve been at this annual task for more
Sports New Payton and Halas statues at Soldier Field will join these 23 other sports figures around ChicagoChicago Tribune - Kori Rumore and Chad YoderGeorge Halas and Walter Payton will return to Soldier Field -- in statue form. On Sept. 3, 2019, two 12-foot, 3,000-pound statues of their likenesses designed by architecture and design firm Populous created
Democrats Democrats got thumped ahead of redistricting in 2010. Now they’re trying to take back statehouses with Trump on the ticket.Chicago Tribune - By BRIAN SLODYSKO and PAUL J. WEBERDemocrats still shaken by the 2010 tea party wave that netted Republicans six governors' offices, flipped 21 statehouse chambers and drove nearly 700 Democratic state legislators from office are mounting
Christmas Movies Another Christmastime Chicago-set TV series filming in CanadaChicago Tribune - Tracy SwartzAdd “A Moody Christmas” to the list of Christmas-themed TV projects set in Chicago, but filmed in Canada. “Rescue Me” alum Denis Leary plays the patriarch of the Moodys, a tight-knit, but secret-keeping
Nordstrom A 'pivotal year' for Nordstrom: New NYC flagship store part of a huge bet on the company's futureChicago Tribune - By By Paul RobertsIn just over two months, Nordstrom executives and other luminaries will descend on midtown Manhattan to christen one of the largest, most ambitious projects in the company's 118-year history a seven-story
Seattle, WA Eddie Bauer to shut down its Midwest call center, send jobs overseasChicago Tribune - By By Paul RobertsIn yet another example of a beloved Northwest retailer trying to turn itself around, Eddie Bauer will shutter a call center near Columbus, Ohio, and eliminate 111 jobs there in October. The closure, disclosed
Poland Poland PM seeks answers over online hate campaign allegationChicago Tribune - By By MONIKA SCISLOWSKAPoland's prime minister demanded an explanation Tuesday from his justice minister after allegations surfaced the minister's deputy encouraged an online hate campaign against judges critical of the government.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN Liz Reyer: Working from home works for you, but the boss wants you in the officeChicago Tribune - By By Liz ReyerQ: I work from home, but my boss (who works in our corporate office in another city) often asks me to find reasons to work in the local office. It's not a short commute, and I don't actually work with
Amazon Retail survivors: How four family-owned Washington shops have made it in the Amazon eraChicago Tribune - By By Benjamin RomanoRob Whitten had fled corporate life west of the Cascades and was working in construction when he got to know the owners of the small hardware store in Plain, Wash. One day, they offered to sell. He took
Home Depot Home Depot cuts outlook citing China tariffs, lumber pricesChicago Tribune - By Michelle ChapmanHome Depot cut its sales expectations for the year as lumber prices slid and the company braces for the potential impact of tariffs on its customers. The Trump administration delayed most of the tariffs
Home Depot Home Depot cuts outlook citing tariffs, lumber pricesChicago Tribune - By By MICHELLE CHAPMANHome Depot cut its sales expectations for the year as lumber prices slid and the company braces for the potential impact of tariffs on its customers. The Trump administration delayed most of the tariffs
Severe thunderstorm watch issued as system threatens hail, strong winds and heavy downpours that may cause floChicago Tribune - Katherine Rosenberg-DouglasA severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several Illinois counties mainly to the west and south of Chicago, though the city is included in a hazardous weather outlook, suggesting the immediate area
Murals Alphabet street murals going up at Lincoln Yards development site on North SideChicago Tribune - By Ryan OriBefore construction begins on the planned $6 billion Lincoln Yards mixed-used project, its developer is inviting people to wander the 55-acre North Side site in search of 26 pieces of public street art.
Matt Nagy Why Matt Nagy’s new approach to the preseason has its perks — and its challengesChicago Tribune - Rich CampbellIf the countdown clock to Bears-Packers on Sept. 5 feels like it’s adding seconds, keep your Khalil Mack jersey on. You’re not alone. We have reached that point in August when the days and practices run
Robert DeNiro My worst moment: ‘Bosch’ star Lance Reddick and the tricky art of navigating a roomful of celebritiesChicago Tribune - By Nina MetzIn the new Gerard Butler action thriller “Angel Has Fallen" (a sequel to 2013′s “Olympus Has Fallen” and 2016′s “London Has Fallen”), Lance Reddick plays the head of the Secret Service, the latest in long
Popular Fiction Following the trail in Acker’s Gap: Julia Keller pens another strong suspense novelChicago Tribune - Lloyd SachsPain and loss, guilt and regret, run like dark tributaries through Acker’s Gap, the West Virginia setting of Julia Keller’s gripping mysteries. Everyone in this fictional town, it seems, has been damaged
Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 17, Stan JonesChicago Tribune - Will LarkinStan Jones always sat next to his telephone on cutdown day. As the Bears’ strongest player and one of their top performers, he never had a reason to worry, but Jones was so humble he never took anything
Daywatch: Ex-top cop Garry McCarthy defends background checks, one of the largest Chicago office leases in recChicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune staffWant Daywatch delivered to your inbox? Sign up here. | Get the top Tribune stories of the day on your smart speaker | Here’s how to get the most out of your Tribune subscription Good morning, Chicago.
Ex-top cop Garry McCarthy defends background checks on Chicago Police Board speakers: ‘I’d like to know it. WoChicago Tribune - Gregory PrattFormer Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy defended the department’s longtime practice of running criminal background checks on speakers at Police Board public meetings, raising safety concerns
West Loop’s 727 West Madison apartments play up elliptical designChicago Tribune - Pamela Dittmer McKuenA new glass tower has emerged in the West Loop, soaring above the vibrant neighborhood and glittering in the sunlight. Named after its address, 727 West Madison is a 45-story elliptical high-rise apartment
Huawei expects no relief from US sanctions but is confidentChicago Tribune - By By JOE McDONALDThe founder of Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday he expects no relief from U.S. export curbs due to the political climate in Washington but expressed confidence the company will thrive because it
List of DVD release dates for Aug. 20 and beyondChicago Tribune Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: 20: Lego DC: Batman: Family Matters with Lego Batmobile Premium
New on DVD: 'Godzilla' stumbles, 'Rocketman' hits right notesChicago Tribune - By By Rick BentleyA giant monster and a music giant are subjects of new DVD and Blu-ray releases this week. "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"; 0.5 star: This latest big-screen tale of Godzilla features writing that that
Louie Anderson will say goodbye to 'Baskets' in Minnesota: 'I'm far from being done'Chicago Tribune - By By Neal JustinLouie Anderson usually watches new episodes of "Baskets" the moment they premiere. Alone. The sitcom's breakout star will have to break that tradition for Thursday's series finale. He'll be busy performing
Policing Man, 43, arrested after Old Town stabbing leaves 2 in critical conditionChicago Tribune - Alice YinA man was arrested Monday night in connection to a stabbing that left two men in critical condition in the Old Town neighborhood on the Near North Side. Three men were arguing inside a residential building
