Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2025. There are 22 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 9, 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, premiered on CBS. Also on this date: In 1990, Solidarity founder Lech Wałęsa won Poland’s first free presidential election … [Read more...] about Today in History: ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ airs
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett found guilty for lying to police about purported attack
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 9, 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: 62 degrees (1879) Low temperature: Minus 14 degrees (1876) Precipitation: 1.47 inches (2008) Snowfall: 5.1 inches (1931) 1778: Illinois … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett found guilty for lying to police about purported attack
Jaquan Brisker’s comment after loss to Packers poured fuel on fire
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker shared an interesting thought after his team lost to the Green Bay Packers 28-21 in Week 14 action. … [Read more...] about Jaquan Brisker’s comment after loss to Packers poured fuel on fire
NFL Minor Transactions: 12/8/25
Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Claimed off waivers (from Bears): LB Carl Jones Jr. Suspended: G Ben Cleveland Houston Texans Claimed off waivers (from Jaguars): RB Cody Schrader Waived: FB Jakob Johnson Philadelphia Eagles Promoted: S Andre’ Sam San Francisco 49ers Claimed off waivers (from Broncos): LB Garret Wallow Placed on IR: G Ben Bartch (story) Practice … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 12/8/25
Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
MILAN — Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than NHL-regulation size. Men’s and women’s games at two arenas will be played in rinks that are 60 meters long by 26 meters wide, or 196.85-by-85.3 feet. NHL dimensions are 200 by 85 feet … [Read more...] about Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions