Dear Eric: My friend was recently diagnosed with ADHD. She is now continually late for events or doesn’t show up at all. On one occasion my friend was coming for dinner at my house. An hour before she was due, I got a text from another friend saying they were now having dinner at her place. My first friend didn’t contact me at all, not to apologize, nothing. I’d spent a lot of … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: My time is really important to me
Juliana Stratton takes progressive lane, only one who calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate
The three major Democratic candidates vying to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin clashed Monday night over who would be the strongest opponent to President Donald Trump and his aggressive deportation enforcement operations, each vowing to varying degrees to end the current tactics of his federal immigration agents. The hourlong debate, held with 50 days remaining until the … [Read more...] about Juliana Stratton takes progressive lane, only one who calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate
Two people shot in the head, one fatally, on Far South Side
A Far South Side shooting late Monday afternoon left a man dead and a woman critically injured, Chicago police said. Two men, 27 and 37, and a 44-year-old woman were sitting inside an SUV in the 8500 block of South Aberdeen Street at around 4:45 p.m. in the city’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood when they were approached by several people, according to Chicago police. At least one … [Read more...] about Two people shot in the head, one fatally, on Far South Side
Dane Farrar develops into more than just a scoring guard for Batavia. It’s his defense too. ‘Kind of my role.’
In his first season as a varsity starter, junior guard Dane Farrar hasn’t developed into a prolific scorer for Batavia, but he could be described as something of a prolific player. The 6-foot-2 Farrar contributes to the Bulldogs’ success in many aspects on the court. “I average five to 10 points most nights,” he said. “I’m usually on the other team’s scorer. I can play almost … [Read more...] about Dane Farrar develops into more than just a scoring guard for Batavia. It’s his defense too. ‘Kind of my role.’
Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis makes his 3rd NBA Rising Stars team — but declines dunk contest invitation
Matas Buzelis is headed back to the NBA All-Star weekend. The Bulls forward was announced as one of 28 players participating in the 2026 Rising Stars challenge during NBA All-Star weekend, which will take place at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles from Feb. 13-15. This year’s Rising Stars class is headlined by fellow young players such as Rookie of the Year front-runners Cooper Flagg … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis makes his 3rd NBA Rising Stars team — but declines dunk contest invitation