LAS VEGAS — Devon Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 148 yards and three scores, and No. 15 Utah won the Las Vegas Bowl in Morgan Scalley’s first game as coach, beating Nebraska 44-22 on Wednesday in the Las Vegas Bowl. Scalley was expected to be the Utes’ coach beginning after this game, but Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham on Friday, prompting a quicker … [Read more...] about Devon Dampier leads No. 15 Utah past Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl, 44-22
Today in Chicago History: Recreational marijuana sold legally for the first time in Illinois
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. New Year’s Day in Chicago: The warmest, coldest, snowiest and wettest weather since 1872 Front page flashback: Jan. 1, 1941 With the United States on the sidelines of World War II — its entry was still about a year away … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: Recreational marijuana sold legally for the first time in Illinois
Today In History: Ellis Island opens
Today is Thursday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2026. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day. Today in history: On Jan. 1, 1892, the Ellis Island Immigration Station in New York formally opened, processing nearly 700 immigrants on its first day; nearly 12 million immigrants would ultimately pass through the station before its closure in 1954. Also on this … [Read more...] about Today In History: Ellis Island opens
Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year
Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day. The Democrat’s team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies Thursday — a small, private one with his family in an old subway station around midnight, followed by a large event in the afternoon that will include a public block … [Read more...] about Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year
Asking Eric: People think I am incapable of taking care of my home
Dear Eric: I am getting older. I have lived in my home more than half my life. I raised my children, educated myself, had a career and launched my kids while living here as a long-divorced person. In the last few years, my body has changed. I now use a walker. My mind works just fine. Many confuse mobility issues with thinking issues. Today, a neighbor’s son, visiting for the … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: People think I am incapable of taking care of my home