NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor Thursday. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter, was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani wins his 3rd MVP award — and 1st in the NL — while Aaron Judge earns 2nd AL honor in 3 years
Creation of quantum computer research park on South Works site wins Chicago Plan Commission approval
The South Side took another step toward becoming a national computer hub Thursday when the Chicago Plan Commission approved the creation of a quantum computer research park on the long-vacant U.S. Steel South Works site. The vote came after hours of impassioned testimony from dozens of community residents. Many said the project represents an opportunity to bring billions of … [Read more...] about Creation of quantum computer research park on South Works site wins Chicago Plan Commission approval
Review: ‘Death Becomes Her’ on Broadway has fun frenemies and a wacky good time
NEW YORK — “Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star,” says an under-the-knife actress named Madeline Ashton in the 1992 Robert Zemeckis movie “Death Becomes Her.” “Hope they never see the scars.” One can always hope. “Death Becomes Her,” the musical, has had some major plastic surgery since its Chicago tryout at the Cadillac Palace Theatre last May. As penned by Marco Pennette, with … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Death Becomes Her’ on Broadway has fun frenemies and a wacky good time
As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
The argument on the Red Line was in progress when Sheila Evans stepped into the train car. It was evening rush hour on Wednesday. The way Evans describes it, three people were involved in an altercation at one end of the train car. Evans tried to report the situation via the CTA website, and another passenger pushed the operator call button. One of the individuals involved in … [Read more...] about As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
Delta plans sharper focus on premium travelers, selling extra services
NEW YORK — Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its focus on premium travelers and courting customers who are willing to pay for extra services. The growing wealth of high-income travelers is driving demand for more premium services, according to Delta. The Atlanta-based airline during a media briefing Tuesday and during its annual Investor Day on Wednesday unveiled more details … [Read more...] about Delta plans sharper focus on premium travelers, selling extra services