Enveloped in soft green, the forest holds Agnes (Jessie Buckley) with the comfort and safety of a womb. Curled up in a centuries-old tree root, she is cradled by the lineage of her mother and the mothers before her, who walked out of the forest knowing of plants and dirt and animals. When she strides out of the woods in her red dress, a powerful hawk on her arm, a young tutor … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Hamnet’ is a deeply sad, utterly beautiful Shakespeare story
Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members near White House
WASHINGTON — An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence at a time when the presence of troops in the nation’s capital and other cities around the country has become a political flashpoint. What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC FBI … [Read more...] about Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members near White House
Column: Plenty for Chicago sports fans to be thankful for — from Ben and Bananas to Bedard and Byard
Last year on Thanksgiving, I warned readers to avoid discussing the “three E’s” during their family get-togethers: Eberflus, Elon and the election. Thankfully there’s no longer any reason to discuss former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus, Elon Musk’s approval ratings have dropped significantly since his bromance with President Donald Trump, the 2024 election is old news and … [Read more...] about Column: Plenty for Chicago sports fans to be thankful for — from Ben and Bananas to Bedard and Byard
Daywatch: Families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty
Good morning, Chicago. When Jodie Yanek received the rest of her long-awaited SNAP benefits for the month — and after buying some food to tide her over — she started thinking about how she could put together a small Thanksgiving dinner for her and her boyfriend with a $60 budget. The 47-year-old compared turkey and ham prices at a nearby South Deering grocery store. She dreamed … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty
Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey in his first foreign trip, highlighting religious and political ties
ANKARA — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday on his first foreign trip, fulfilling Pope Francis’ plans to mark an important Christian anniversary and bring a message of peace to the region at a crucial time in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and ease Mideast tensions. Leo was welcomed on the tarmac of Ankara’s Esenboga Airport by a military guard of honor. Strolling … [Read more...] about Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey in his first foreign trip, highlighting religious and political ties