Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Mary Gill in the 35th Illinois House district. David Dewar, a repeat candidate from Calumet Park who now lives in Mount Greenwood Heights, and Charles (Chuck) Lay, originally from Pennsylvania who moved to the South Side more than three decades ago, will face off in the Republican primary on … [Read more...] about Two Republican candidates aim to unseat Democratic Rep. Mary Gill
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Editorial: We’re not buzzing about THC beverages being sold at the United Center
A trip to the United Center often means a chance to see world-class athletes — the 1990s Bulls, the 2010s Chicago Blackhawks. It’s played host to some of the biggest names in music, from Bruce Springsteen and The Who to Drake and Travis Scott. More than enough to buzz about, to our minds. Without the aid of cannabis at what is after all a family venue. Yet the United Center … [Read more...] about Editorial: We’re not buzzing about THC beverages being sold at the United Center
Today in History: Michael Jackson suffers serious burns
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2026. There are 338 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 27, 1984, singer Michael Jackson suffered serious burns to his scalp when pyrotechnics set his hair on fire during the filming of a Pepsi-Cola TV commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Also on this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born … [Read more...] about Today in History: Michael Jackson suffers serious burns
Today in Chicago History: Donald Trump signs executive order banning refugees from entering US
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Jan. 28, 2017 President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27, 2017, banning refugees from entering the United States for 120 days and indefinitely suspended refugees from Syria. … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: Donald Trump signs executive order banning refugees from entering US
Jueces de la CPI declaran al expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte apto para ser juzgado
Associated Press LA HAYA (AP) — Los jueces de la Corte Penal Internacional dictaminaron el lunes que el expresidente de Filipinas, Rodrigo Duterte, está en condiciones de ser juzgado, después de haber pospuesto una vista anterior debido a preocupaciones sobre la salud del octogenario. Duterte enfrenta cargos de crímenes de lesa humanidad por su presunta participación en decenas … [Read more...] about Jueces de la CPI declaran al expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte apto para ser juzgado