Russian Kamila Valieva falls in the women’s free skate program. | David J. Phillip/AP Anna Shcherbakova, the overlooked world champion, delivered a clean performance in her free skate to win a stunning gold medal. BEIJING — A Russian woman was standing atop the figure skating podium at the Beijing Games on Thursday night. It just wasn’t the one anyone expected. Even the … [Read more...] about Russian skater Kamila Valieva finishes fourth after error-filled performance
Dear Abby: My cousin’s with an abusive man, and I worry about her
The rude boyfriend belittles her constantly and moved her far away from the family that loves her. DEAR ABBY: I have always been extremely close to my cousins; we even refer to ourselves as sisters. The problem I’m having is with the boyfriend of one of them. They have been dating for almost 10 years. For the first few years we were all close, and I enjoyed spending time with … [Read more...] about Dear Abby: My cousin’s with an abusive man, and I worry about her
Winter storm could bring near blizzard conditions downstate, up to 4 inches of snow in Chicago area
A City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation employee backs up a fully loaded salt truck in anticipation of a winter storm Feb. 1, 2022. | AP file photo/Charles Rex Arbogast The snow is expected to hit around noon, according to the National Weather Service, which warned of hazardous conditions for the evening rush hour, with temperatures dropping into the … [Read more...] about Winter storm could bring near blizzard conditions downstate, up to 4 inches of snow in Chicago area
Want to hit ‘restart’ for 2022? Here’s some food for thought
The stress of the pandemic caused many of us to put on weight. Hitting “re-set” in this new year takes time and patience. | stock.adobe.com A meta-analysis of 97 studies on intuitive eating published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders found that intuitive eating actively fosters health and well-being. The arrival of a new year always feels like a fresh … [Read more...] about Want to hit ‘restart’ for 2022? Here’s some food for thought
Man charged with killing 15-year-old boy in West Town
Caleb Westbrooks | Provided Tremell Neloms was arrested Wednesday in Calumet City for the murder of Caleb Westbrooks Jan. 18 in the 800 block of North Greenview Avenue. A man has been charged with fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy while he waited for a bus last month in West Town. Tremell Neloms was arrested Wednesday in Calumet City for the fatal shooting of Caleb … [Read more...] about Man charged with killing 15-year-old boy in West Town