Across a 35-year career with the Chicago Police Department that culminated as deputy chief of the narcotics and gang investigation section, Michael Cronin was an expert on West Side street gangs, and he cultivated informants who ultimately helped put behind bars some of the city’s most notorious criminals. “He had a knack for talking bad guys into flipping on their fellow gang … [Read more...] about Michael Cronin, a Chicago police expert on West Side street gangs, dies at 81
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know.
WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. In the U.S., flu typically begins its winter march in December. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...] about Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know.
Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota and demanding an audit of fraud schemes involving government programs. Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O’Neill said on the social platform X that the move is in response to “blatant fraud that appears to be rampant in Minnesota and across the … [Read more...] about Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
Asking Eric: I stopped inviting her
Dear Eric: A group of seven elders – men and women, ages 60 to 90 – have gotten together once a week to play poker at my unit in our condo building for almost two years. As my husband and I are the only couple, we provide the food, set up the game with chips. My husband is disabled and an introvert, so this is the only way that entertaining works for us. We eat, play, tell … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: I stopped inviting her
Chicago Blackhawks’ late rally falls short as they drop a 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Islanders
The United Center didn’t have much to cheer for to begin a frigid Tuesday night. The Chicago Blackhawks were dealt seven goals by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday and lost seven of their past eight games as the new and improved New York Islanders paid a visit to the Windy City. The Isles led the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 after first-period goals from centers Calum Ritchie (2:56) … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ late rally falls short as they drop a 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Islanders