If asked to be maid of honor, woman will struggle to write a speech celebrating the relationship. DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Sophie,” just became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, “Brian.” I want to be happy for her, but he doesn’t deserve her. She knows it, but she won’t leave. My problem is, I may very well be asked to be maid of honor at her wedding, and I dread the idea … [Read more...] about Dear Abby: What can I say at my friend’s wedding to an unworthy guy?
Chicago area under dense fog advisory amid ‘tug of war between winter and spring’
A couple walks along Montrose Beach with their dogs as fog blankets the area Monday afternoon. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times The heavy fog and showers were causing hazardous driving conditions for the morning commute, the National Weather Service said. The Chicago area was under a dense fog advisory Tuesday morning, with visibility down to less than a quarter mile in … [Read more...] about Chicago area under dense fog advisory amid ‘tug of war between winter and spring’
Firefighter injured in blaze at vacant apartment complex in Albany Park
Sun-Times file photo The firefighter was taken to Swedish Covenant Hospital with leg pain. A Chicago firefighter was injured early Tuesday at a fire at a vacant apartment complex in Albany Park on the Northwest Side. Fire crews responded to a building in the 3300 block of West Cullom Aveune around 3:30 a.m., Chicago police said. The fire was struck out about 30 minutes … [Read more...] about Firefighter injured in blaze at vacant apartment complex in Albany Park
Menu planner: Mexican pasta so good you can’t believe it’s so easy to make
Easy-to-make Mexican pasta with black beans and corn. | SwirlsOfFlavor.com Thinking ahead to your next few meals? Here are some main dishes and sides to try. Easy Mexican pasta Makes 6 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: about 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta 1 (16-ounce) jar mild salsa 3 cups water 1 cup reduced-sodium black beans 1 … [Read more...] about Menu planner: Mexican pasta so good you can’t believe it’s so easy to make
7 wounded in shootings Monday in Chicago
Sun-Times file An eighteen-year-old man was shot in Humboldt Park. Seven people were wounded in shootings Monday in Chicago. An 18-year-old man was shot in Humboldt Park on the Northwest Side. About 6:30 p.m., he was walking in the 2500 block of West Augusta Boulevard, when someone in a passing white vehicle fired shots, Chicago police said. He was struck in the arm … [Read more...] about 7 wounded in shootings Monday in Chicago