Did you know Abe Lincoln gave an impromptu speech on a front porch at Ridge and Church in Evanston? How about the Underground Railroad coursing through the North Shore to a safe house? And then providing transport to refuge via a lumber ship owned by the mayor of Lake Forest? Or a World War II-era camp for German prisoners of war across the road from what is now Glenview … [Read more...] about From Abe Lincoln in Evanston to German POWs in Glenview, Winnetka History exhibit tells tales
Chicago Blackhawks coach praises ‘2-way player’ Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada’s roster
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praised Connor Bedard’s all-around game a day after the center was left off Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The 20-year-old Bedard is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. He skated before practice on Monday and could return this month. Bedard ranked among the NHL leaders with 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks coach praises ‘2-way player’ Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada’s roster
Here’s what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar’s New Year celebration
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year’s celebration. Most injuries, many of them serious, occurred when the blaze swept through the crowded bar less than two hours after midnight Thursday in southwestern Switzerland. The … [Read more...] about Here’s what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar’s New Year celebration
Venus Williams will return to Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance — and 28 after her 1st
MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The tournament said Friday that the 45-year-old Williams would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance. In 1998, she defeated her younger sister, Serena, in the second round before losing … [Read more...] about Venus Williams will return to Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance — and 28 after her 1st
Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 3
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Jan. 1, 2026, at the United Center. Blackhawks players Ryan Donato (8), Ilya Mikheyev (95), Oliver Moore (11) and Ryan Greene (20) celebrate after their 4-3 victory over the Stars on Jan. 1, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight makes a save in the … [Read more...] about Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 3