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Black squirrels more common than ever in the suburbs
Nov 20, 2018 6:00 AM - Common mammals, like gray squirrels, are often overlooked. When a striking black squirrel appears, everyone takes notice. Yet, they are actually the same thing as a gray squirrel. -
Movie review: Boxing sequel fails to live up to its 'Creed'
Nov 20, 2018 3:06 PM - Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan star in "Creed II," a sequel to Ryan Coogler's excellent "Creed" that feels like a compilation of greatest "Rocky" scenes climaxed by a final match so ludicrously cliched that viewers groaned during a screening.
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Our awful political moment's historical forgetfulness
Nov 20, 2018 1:00 AM - Columnist Michael Gerson: One of the worst things about our awful political moment is its historical forgetfulness. Many Europeans seem to have forgotten where chauvinistic nationalism and the demonization of minorities can lead. Many Americans seem to have forgotten that a foreign policy of America First allowed international malignancies to grow that made war inevitable and resulted in the deaths of tens of millions.
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Feder: Let's give thanks for Chicago media Turkeys of the Year
Nov 20, 2018 2:51 PM - With a deep bow to the late, great Roy Leonard, whose Turkey of the Year Awards were a Thanksgiving Day tradition on WGN 720-AM for decades, here's to this year's Chicago media recipients, Robert Feder writes. Turkeys include the new owners of the Chicago Tribune tower, Garry Meier and WBBM 96.3 FM.
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Building up to a fantastic final weekend of football games
Nov 20, 2018 8:55 PM - Football: Eyes on Five saw plenty of surprises on semifinal Saturday.
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Illinois looks for leadership, but familiar faces remain
Nov 20, 2018 1:00 AM - Guest columnist Austin Berg: It's easy to criticize longevity in politics. "Career politician" is a pejorative for a reason. But there's a big difference between persistent public service and a political machine Unfortunately, the latter has won out in the Illinois General Assembly. -
Celebrating swifts, from Portland to Elgin
Nov 20, 2018 10:48 AM - Our Jeff Reiter goes looking for the Vaux's swift -- and finds more than he bargained for.
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'Hey, Alexa' contact Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line, Snoop Dogg, pies and pinots
Nov 19, 2018 6:30 AM - Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line up and running for the holidays, now through Dec. 24. Call, text, email or say 'Alexa, get me the Butterball experts."
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Should I rein in my talkative child?
Nov 19, 2018 4:33 PM - Here's why you shouldn't jump to thinking a talkative child must necessarily be controlled.
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Love the outdoors? Sign up to become a Kane County Certified Naturalist
Nov 19, 2018 6:00 AM - The Kane County Certified Naturalist program offers an in-depth look at the natural areas of Kane County. Participants learn about plants, animals, rivers and streams.
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