The Olympic Rings are seen during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics. | Jeff Roberson/AP The next Olympics will be the Summer Games in Paris in 2024. Milan-Cortina in Italy will host the 2026 Winter Games. BEIJING — A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from California. An ace American skier who faltered … [Read more...] about Beijing’s Winter Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
3 killed, 12 wounded in shootings in Chicago since Friday evening
At least three people were killed and 12 others wounded in citywide shootings since Friday evening. | Sun-Times file photo The fatal shootings occurred in Calumet Heights, East Chatham and South Austin. At least three people were killed and 12 others wounded in shootings in Chicago since Friday, 5 p.m. One person was dead after being struck by gunfire while in a car … [Read more...] about 3 killed, 12 wounded in shootings in Chicago since Friday evening
Dear Abby: Our daughter’s boyfriend is in prison, and that worries us
The man was a high school acquaintance, and they call and visit often. DEAR ABBY: We have a close family, and we have helped our children with the down payments on their homes. My daughter has a master’s degree, is a professional with a good job and owns her own home. She has been corresponding with and visiting a high school acquaintance who has been in prison for the past … [Read more...] about Dear Abby: Our daughter’s boyfriend is in prison, and that worries us
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a Feb. 5 reception at Sandringham House. | JOE GIDDENS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images The 95-year-old British monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. The palace said the … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19
3 shot at gathering in Old Irving Park
Three people were shot Feb. 20, 2022 on the Northwest Side. | Sun-Times file Two men and a woman were inside a venue in the 4200 block of West Irving Park Road when a gunman entered and opened fire about 1:10 a.m., police said. Three people were shot early Sunday morning at a gathering in Old Irving Park on the Northwest Side. Two men and a woman were inside a venue … [Read more...] about 3 shot at gathering in Old Irving Park