Chicago (9-3) and Green Bay (8-3-1) will renew their storied rivalry on Sunday with first place in the NFC North on the line. The Bears snapped an 11-game losing streak at Lambeau Field last season. Another victory there in Week 14 would clinch the Bears’ first season of double-digit wins since 2018. The Packers lead the all-time series 108-96-6. Here’s more on the two teams … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Bears, Packers, Willis
National Park Service eliminates free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Donald Trump’s birthday next year — which also happens to be Flag Day — but is eliminating the benefit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. The new list of free admission days for Americans is the latest example of the Trump administration downplaying America’s civil rights … [Read more...] about National Park Service eliminates free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
With plans off the back burner, Porter County hosts Willowcreek Road extension workshop Tuesday
Porter County will pull the Willowcreek Road extension project off the back burner with a public workshop Tuesday afternoon aimed at filling the community in on the latest plans while seeking input in a very informal setting. “People are here to listen and talk and engage with you one on one,” said Porter County Development and Storm Water Management Executive Director Mike … [Read more...] about With plans off the back burner, Porter County hosts Willowcreek Road extension workshop Tuesday
Bulls’ most obvious trade deadline move is becoming clearer by the day
As Chicago continues to free-fall out of the postseason race, there's one move it needs to make before any other at this year's NBA trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Bulls’ most obvious trade deadline move is becoming clearer by the day
Pete Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Donald Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation. Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over … [Read more...] about Pete Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Donald Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’

