NEW YORK — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it’s hardly a clean break. The U.S. owes more than $130 million to the global health agency, according to WHO. And Trump administration officials acknowledge that … [Read more...] about US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
Arctic blast brings warnings, closures and cancellations to Chicago area
With frigid temperatures sweeping into the region, Chicagoans are being asked to take precautions and make alternate plans as the brutal cold closes area schools and sinks plans for a weekend polar plunge. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning from 3 a.m. Friday until noon for central Cook County, including Chicago, Cicero, Oak Park, Oak Lawn and La … [Read more...] about Arctic blast brings warnings, closures and cancellations to Chicago area
Photos: Operation Midway Blitz
Curtis Evans, of Evanston, carries a U.S. flag through gas deployed by federal officers as they clear protesters from the entrance of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Sept. 19, 2025. Evans was a Marine during President Ronald Reagan’s term. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) A family walks away in tears after their mother … [Read more...] about Photos: Operation Midway Blitz
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni ‘s lawyers as they prepare for trial. Lively sued Baldoni and his hired crisis communications expert alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation after she complained about his … [Read more...] about Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Hobart council plans to invest $47 million future contribution from Amazon
A proposed Amazon data center at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street once again took center stage at the Hobart City Council meeting. The city council approved an ordinance setting in motion a plan to invest a $47 million future contribution from Amazon Data Services. And No Data Centers spokesperson Angelita Soriano announced, during public comment, that she and three other … [Read more...] about Hobart council plans to invest $47 million future contribution from Amazon