Sworn testimony from former Mayor Richard M. Daley regarding torture tactics used by detectives working for disgraced Chicago police Cmdr. Jon Burge will remain out of the public view, at least for now. Daley has long been able to steer clear of the public accounting of the Burge case. And his video-recorded deposition in one lawsuit has remained under a protective order since … [Read more...] about Former Mayor Richard M. Daley’s deposition in Burge case stays under wraps
Metra debuts Café Car, surveys riders on prototype
Metra recently unveiled a prototype Café Car, which offers snacks and drinks, rotating it across rush-hour trains on its busiest lines. The agency is asking riders to weigh in on whether they’d like to see the concept become a permanent part of their commute. The prototype is part of a feedback-gathering initiative, with the goal of determining public interest through an … [Read more...] about Metra debuts Café Car, surveys riders on prototype
Today in History: Great Chicago Fire breaks out
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2025. There are 84 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more than 17,000 structures were destroyed during the three-day blaze. The Great Chicago Fire destroyed 17,450 buildings. Here are six that survived and still stand today. Flashback: ‘More dead … [Read more...] about Today in History: Great Chicago Fire breaks out
Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, 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: 88 degrees (1997) Low temperature: 27 degrees (1987) Precipitation: 1.26 inches (1884) Snowfall: None Holy Name Cathedral, left, and St. … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon
Jaguars esperan más jugadas emocionantes que desconcertantes del quarterback Lawrence
Por MARK LONG JACKSONVILLE, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — Debe ser algo frustrante dirigir a Trevor Lawrence. El mariscal de campo de los Jaguars toma decisiones desconcertantes, como saltar sobre la línea de gol en una jugada diseñada como “tush push”, correr dos pasos más allá de la línea de golpeo antes de soltar el balón y prescindir de pases fáciles en favor de lanzamientos más … [Read more...] about Jaguars esperan más jugadas emocionantes que desconcertantes del quarterback Lawrence