Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95. Hackman was a frequent and versatile presence on screen from the 1960s until his retirement. His dozens of films … [Read more...] about Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, found dead at home at 95 years old
Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation
Good morning, Chicago. State Rep. Kambium “Kam” Buckner called on Metra to release the findings of an internal investigation, expressing his “deep disappointment” in the rail agency’s decision to withhold the results of the work of an outside law firm. “At a time when fiscal constraints require us to scrutinize (transit) governance, operations and agency structures, this lack … [Read more...] about Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation
Best pizza peels
Best pizza paddles Many pizza lovers have taken the leap to make their own pies at home. While it’s easy enough to pop the pie in the oven, retrieving your pizza is another story. To make the oven-to-table journey a seamless one, invest in a pizza peel. Pizza peels resemble large paddles with tapered edges. They slide beneath the pie to pull it from the oven without damaging … [Read more...] about Best pizza peels
Japan beats the United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
SAN DIEGO — Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans had not lost since last February when they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The loss also snapped the U.S. team’s string of five titles in the SheBelieves Cup, … [Read more...] about Japan beats the United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
Asking Eric: I’m concerned about her drinking and driving
Dear Eric: I am two months pregnant, or so I thought. Three months ago, I met Steve at a concert. Our relationship developed quickly, and we became intimate after only a few weeks. Steve is so excited about the baby. It would be his first. He has even offered to marry me as soon as possible. When I went for a checkup the other day, the doctor told me the baby is four months … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: I’m concerned about her drinking and driving