“I’ve always had this idealistic impression about the United States,” says musician Wanees Zarour, who is co-director of the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra. “This country is diverse and embraces multiculturalism, to an extent. So the fact that I’m not white — I’m brown — shouldn’t pose any issues from a security standpoint. But that totally shattered in the past few months. I’m … [Read more...] about The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is defiant in the wake of recent raids
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died. He was 78. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. A law enforcement official … [Read more...] about Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Today in History: Nelson Mandela laid to rest in a state funeral
Today is Monday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2025. There are 16 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 15, 2013, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in a state funeral, ending a 10-day mourning period for South Africa’s first Black president. Mandela died on Dec. 5 of that year at the age of 95. Also on this date: In 1791, the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the … [Read more...] about Today in History: Nelson Mandela laid to rest in a state funeral
Today in Chicago History: Bears defeated the New York Giants 24-14 to win team’s 7th NFL title
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 66 degrees (2021) Low temperature: Minus 12 degrees (1901) Precipitation: 1.1 inches (1971) Snowfall: 8 inches (1987) The Chicago Bears … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: Bears defeated the New York Giants 24-14 to win team’s 7th NFL title
Asking Eric: Siblings want to involve grieving sister in holiday tradition
Dear Eric: My oldest sister recently lost her husband of 40 years. He had health issues, but his death six months ago was unexpected. They had no children. They moved away from our hometown many years ago and made a very happy life together. My other siblings and I still live in our hometown and have always gathered on Christmas Eve with our families. We would love our sister … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Siblings want to involve grieving sister in holiday tradition