As he assumes the presidency for a second time, Donald Trump brings with him a broad expanse of business relationships and financial entanglements — and the possibility that those associations could influence his decision-making in the White House. Trump’s team dismisses such concerns. “President Trump removed himself from his multibillion-dollar real estate empire to run for … [Read more...] about How Donald Trump’s political and business interests will intersect in the White House
Column: Chicago Bulls’ Lonzo Ball showcases the NBA’s need for a Comeback Player of the Year award
The three-year anniversary of Lonzo Ball’s ill-fated knee injury passed without fanfare Tuesday night. For the past two years, the anniversary served as an ominous reminder of the depth of uncertainty surrounding the Chicago Bulls point guard’s future in the sport. When the first year passed, it felt foreboding. The second year seemed to carry a weight of impossibility — … [Read more...] about Column: Chicago Bulls’ Lonzo Ball showcases the NBA’s need for a Comeback Player of the Year award
NFL playoff primer: 10 Chicago Bears-centric storylines for this weekend’s games
As the Chicago Bears push deeper into their wide-ranging search for a new coach, the NFL playoffs will continue this weekend with four compelling divisional-round games. There’s a lot to keep track of as Bears followers remain locked in on the developments of the coaching search while simultaneously monitoring the league’s postseason action. Fortunately, there’s plenty of … [Read more...] about NFL playoff primer: 10 Chicago Bears-centric storylines for this weekend’s games
President Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms he deemed too harsh. The recent round of clemency gives Biden the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges
Letters: A to-do list for the new Chicago Board of Education
Regarding the article “CPS on ‘financial brink,’ Civic Federation report says” (Jan. 14): As a fellow Chicago citizen, taxpayer and former educator, I offer my best wishes on their upcoming journey in leadership as elected members of the Chicago Board of Education take their seats for the first time. In the wake of the searing Civic Federation report, here’s a couple of ideas … [Read more...] about Letters: A to-do list for the new Chicago Board of Education