Sports Weigel’s The U is the new Chicago TV home for Illinois’ high school football and basketball state championshipChicago Tribune - Phil RosenthalWeigel Broadcasting’s The U will be Chicago’s TV home for Illinois High School Association state title games in football as well as boys and girls basketball through at least the 2021-22 scholastic year.
'I do believe my daughter is still alive’: Family of missing Chicago postal worker Kierra Coles continues searChicago Tribune - Marie FazioNearly nine months after Kierra Coles’ disappearance, police have run out of leads in the investigation, but her family isn’t giving up hope. Joseph Coles, Kierra Coles’ father, other family members and
Arlo Guthrie You remember the late Steve ‘Go Cubs Go’ Goodman — he has a couple new CDsChicago Tribune - By Rick KoganLong gone but never to be forgotten, Steve Goodman remains part of the soundtrack of the city he called home and the place he celebrated in songs about its joys (“Go Cubs Go”) and dark sides (“Lincoln
Alligator Got gator? Businesses try to cash in on viral search for the Humboldt Park gatorChicago Tribune - Lauren ZumbachThe alligator reportedly on the loose in Humboldt Park lagoon has triggered the creation of T-shirts, drink specials and tote bags as entrepreneurial Chicagoans rush to cash in on the reptile that is the
Pitchfork Music Festival Greg Kot's guide to the 2019 Pitchfork Music FestivalChicago Tribune - Greg KotThe Pitchfork Music Festival brings 42 bands and artists to Union Park this weekend. Here's a highly subjective guide to the best of the best: You can count on Pitchfork talent buyer Mike Reed to book
Made in America Trump boosts made-in-USA purchasing requirement for federal agenciesChicago Tribune - By Kevin FrekingPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components. The order strengthens the standards that federal agencies must follow
Willson Contreras Willson Contreras misses 2nd consecutive start as the Cubs face the RedsChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesWillson Contreras will miss his second consecutive start Monday night as the Cubs try to stretch their winning streak to four games against the Reds at Wrigley Field. Contreras, who played in last week’s
Facebook Treasury chief: Facebook currency plan ripe for illicit useChicago Tribune - By By MARCY GORDONThe Trump administration came out strongly Monday against Facebook 's ambitious plan to create a new digital currency, as the Treasury chief warned it could be used for illicit activity such as money human
Las Vegas, NV NBA veteran Arron Afflalo takes a loss on sale of Las Vegas mansionChicago Tribune - Jack FlemmingNBA free agent Arron Afflalo has finally sold his Las Vegas estate, but for a few million short of what he’d hoped. After listing last year for $5.675 million, the home sold for $3.469 million — or $331,000
U.S. Border Patrol 62 Border Patrol employees under internal investigation over secret Facebook group that mocked lawmakers and migrantsChicago Tribune - By COLLEEN LONGU.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Monday that 62 current and eight former Border Patrol employees are under internal investigation following revelations of a secret Facebook group that
Sean Combs Diddy’s ‘Making the Band’ officially coming back to TVChicago Tribune - Variety StaffMTV and Sean “Diddy” Combs are reuniting to reboot the reality competition series “Making the Band.” The show is slated to premiere in 2020. Its return was prompted by a tweet Diddy recently posted suggesting
Sam Shepard ‘True West’ is back at Steppenwolf, wrestling with the ghosts of Malkovich, Sinise and ShepardChicago Tribune - By Chris JonesMost great American playwrights have their I-hate-Hollywood play, invariably a furious rant aimed at mercurial, ego-maniacal idiots who insist, from inside their shiny suits, that they actually know what’s
Sports More kids want to play soccer thanks to the U.S. World Cup win. Parents, it’s not too late to sign up for summChicago Tribune - Christen A. JohnsonSoccer-loving kids growing up in generations prior likely wanted to “bend it like Beckham.” But many of those coming of age in the time of an epic World Cup victory by the United States Women’s National
Southside (Chicago) No signs of big ICE raids in Chicago yet, but immigrant allies vow to stay vigilantChicago Tribune - Elvia MalagónImmigration advocates had braced for wide-scale ICE raids in the Chicago area over the weekend, and though they had not materialized by Monday, allies said they will remain vigilant. Advocates held a conference
United States Trump signs order to make American-made goods more AmericanChicago Tribune - By By KEVIN FREKINGPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components. The order strengthens the standards that federal agencies must follow
Uglydolls After ‘Ugly Dolls’ flop, where does STX Entertainment go from here?Chicago Tribune - Ryan FaughnderIn late 2015, the fledgling studio STX Entertainment was riding high on the success of its first movie, a well-reviewed low-budget thriller titled “The Gift.” It had grossed a healthy $44 million in domestic
Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson gets dragged into the casting mud yet againChicago Tribune - By Christie D'ZurillaScarlett Johansson, who appears to have a dark cloud over her head regarding her casting decisions, found herself back in the spotlight over the weekend over comments she made in a recent magazine interview.
Fiat Chrysler Detroit contract talks: Four things to know as autoworkers seek bigger share of the profitsChicago Tribune - By Tom KrisherContract talks between the United Auto Workers and Detroit's three automakers kicked off with the union president departing from the traditionally friendly tone by telling Ford executives that workers
The 100 ‘Pearson’ cast members talk learning Chicago politics and trying to nail our accentChicago Tribune - By Tracy SwartzMorgan Spector looks a bit like Rahm Emanuel, but his character on the new Chicago political drama “Pearson” sure doesn’t talk like the foul-mouthed former mayor. “For my personal sensibility, actually,
Australia Australian model sentenced for airline flight disturbanceChicago Tribune - By By ANDREW DALTONAn Australian model was sentenced Monday in Los Angeles to community service and probation for slapping a flight attendant and going on an obscene tirade during a flight, with a federal judge saying he
Amazon Amazon critics, rivals pouncing on Prime Day spotlightChicago Tribune - Benjamin RomanoAmazon critics and competitors are turning the retailer’s fifth-annual summer sales event into a platform to air their grievances and push their own wares. A planned strike Monday by workers at a Minnesota
Northern Italy Italian police uncover huge stash of automatic weapons, a missile and antique Nazi plaques in raidChicago TribunePolice in northern Italy have detained three men, including one linked to a neo-fascist Italian political party, after uncovering a huge stash of automatic weapons, a missile and material featuring Nazi
Democrats Letters: Dear Democrats, lay off extreme viewsChicago TribuneWhen the books are written in two years as to why President Donald Trump was reelected, this past weekend may be marked as the final nail in the Democrats’ coffin. Centrists and independents support Immigration
Amazon Amazon critics, competitors use Prime Day as a platformChicago Tribune - By By Benjamin RomanoAmazon critics and competitors are turning the retailer's fifth-annual summer sales event into a platform to air their grievances and push their own wares. A planned strike Monday by workers at a Minnesota
Unions Strike or no strike, UAW-Detroit Three contract talks could be brutal affairChicago Tribune - By By Eric D. LawrenceDETROIT After UAW-Detroit Three contract talks launch with ceremonial handshakes Monday and Tuesday, the smiles and cordial talk will give way to what could be the most difficult rounds of bargaining many
Trade War Trade wars cool market for small businessesChicago Tribune - By JOYCE M. ROSENBERGThe market for small businesses cooled for the third straight quarter during the spring as tariffs from the trade war with China made some sellers and buyers uneasy about making a deal. That report comes
Sean Combs Diddy's 'Making the Band' officially coming back to TVChicago TribuneDiddy's "Making the Band" is officially coming back to TV. The music mogul announced Monday that the hit series, where he discovered groups including platinum-sellers Danity Kane, would return to MTV 2020.
Alitalia Atlantia chosen to help relaunch Italy's Alitalia airlineChicago TribuneThe Italian state railway running Alitalia has chosen the Atlantia group of the Benetton empire as the key partner to work with the railway, the Italian treasury and Delta Air Lines in trying once again
Scott Walker Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has a new job, says he won’t run for office again in 2022Chicago TribuneFormer Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said he won't run for office again in 2022 because he has accepted a new full-time job running a group based in Washington, D.C., that promotes conservative ideas among
Real Estate Actor John O’Hurley puts a retail price of $6.5 million on his Beverly Hills villaChicago Tribune - Lauren BealeJohn O’Hurley’s Beverly Hills home has made the catalog — or make that the Multiple Listing Service. The actor, who gained fame for his role as Elaine Benes’ clothing accessories line boss J. Peterman
