4 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ trade deadline moves, including Ryan Zeferjahn’s velocity — and whiffs

The Chicago Cubs weren’t messing around at the trade deadline.

In Coby Bryant’s absence, Chicago Bears coaches want to see ‘11 frickin’ dudes … competing their ass off’

Chicago Bears defensive back Cam Lewis will be asked to step up with starting safety Coby Bryant sidelined by a knee injury — ...

Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

Extreme heat disrupts flights and travel plans. On the hottest days, thinner air can make it harder for aircraft to get off ...

Store vs. Store: Two Back-to-School Spots

The back-to-school strategy here is less about a single statement piece and more about building a reliable rotation. Leggings, sweatshirts, dresses, and tees are designed to mix and match, which is ...

Iran and Oman are working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

A mass funeral was held Tuesday in Gaza City for more than 100 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered nearly three years ...

Chicago grocers are severely affected by reductions to SNAP: ‘We need to bail out this industry’

In Illinois, the implications threaten not only individual households but also the viability of the Chicago area’s ...

Tom Dowling: AI can transform Chicago’s 311 system from a ‘black hole’ into something that actually works

Tom Dowling is co-founder and CEO of FullSeam, a Chicago-based AI startup, and the founder of TaxProper, which was acquired ...

Oak Park’s ‘master artist’ steps away from Off the Wall summer youth art program after 21 years

Carolyn Elaine is stepping away from Oak Park’s “Off the Wall” program after leading it for the past 21 years leaving a ...

Letters: Young people are embracing democratic socialism because they are fed up with corporate greed

This difference of faith in the capabilities of competent government versus private entities has allowed the DSA to become ...

Column: After ‘Dear Abby’s’ retirement, where are all the people getting their advice?

You can still find advice columns in newspapers (the Tribune features Asking Eric, written by screenwriter R. Eric Thomas), ...

Around the Southland: Orland Park Library sets book sale, shrimp boil in Dolton, more

With about 5,000 books up for sale, book lovers can find plenty of items to buy at the Friends of the Orland Park Public ...

The ‘first lady of Chicago jazz,’ Geraldine de Haas dies at 91

Along with being a talented singer in her own right, she was a tireless advocate for jazz in Chicago. A tribute concert for ...