A “burst of accumulating snowfall” hitting Chicago Thursday morning into early afternoon will likely lead to slippery travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Kevin Doom, a meteorologist with Chicago’s weather service, said the snow — which is expected to be heavy at times — will spread north to south throughout the metro area. It will accumulate at a rate … [Read more...] about ‘Burst of accumulating snowfall’ and high winds causing slippery travel conditions in Chicago, national weather service says
Editorial: Meet the new ‘head tax’: Brandon Johnson’s business levy could cause companies to flee for the suburbs
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has been hunting frantically for politically palatable tax hikes to replace the $300 million property tax increase Chicago aldermen rejected unanimously last week. One of the heftiest proposals on the table is an increase in the personal property lease tax on cloud computing — bear with us, we’ll explain what that is in English — which the … [Read more...] about Editorial: Meet the new ‘head tax’: Brandon Johnson’s business levy could cause companies to flee for the suburbs
Holiday lights around Chicago: Our top 12 displays for 2024, from Botanic Garden to ZooLights
The temperatures are dropping but holiday lights displays are popping up to entice you outdoors despite the chill. Here is our list of sparkling light shows in and around Chicago, from mile-long walking paths to drive-thru experiences, including some in-person reports. ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo A family has their picture taken inside an illuminated sphere on the first night … [Read more...] about Holiday lights around Chicago: Our top 12 displays for 2024, from Botanic Garden to ZooLights
Letters: Editorial about immigration fails to recognize Republicans’ intransigence
The editorial “Trump’s immigration deportation plans need compassion and a dose of humanity” (Nov. 17) makes some excellent points, but the Tribune Editorial Board forgot to mention some key past events. It is so important to “(expand) the avenues for legal immigration,” which the board states should be job No. 1. One cannot overstate the need for more workers in certain … [Read more...] about Letters: Editorial about immigration fails to recognize Republicans’ intransigence
Column: New show ‘Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago’ stars a lively duo and local food
As the Billy Goat Tavern hits its 90th anniversary and we also celebrate the 90th birthday of Sam Sianis, the patriarch of the family that operates the Billy Goat empire, its subterranean outpost on Hubbard Street was typically crowded one recent afternoon with a line of burger-loving, hungry customers. And so did it echo with that familiar phrase, “Cheezborger, cheezborger … … [Read more...] about Column: New show ‘Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago’ stars a lively duo and local food