Chicago Tribune

Three suburban teens are sharing their love of music as members of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. Merrill Lee of Oak Brook, a 17-year-old junior at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago, has been playing the violin for eight years, taking private lessons with instructor Jin Chang. Lee is in her fifth year with the Chicago Youth Symphony … [Read more...] about Area musicians create ‘sense of community’ with Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of stories looking at candidates for mayor of Aurora in the Feb. 25 primary election. Judd Lofchie, an Aurora-based business lawyer and commercial real estate broker who currently sits on the East Aurora School District Board of Education, is running for mayor. Early voting is currently available for the Feb. 25 primary election, which … [Read more...] about Aurora mayoral candidates: Judd Lofchie focused on city finances, local business in campaign for mayor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of stories looking at candidates for mayor of Aurora in the Feb. 25 primary election. Karina Garcia, the current president and CEO of the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is running for mayor. Early voting is currently available for the Feb. 25 primary election, which includes the Aurora mayoral primary. Also on the ballot for … [Read more...] about Aurora mayoral candidates: Karina Garcia wants to show community representation in bid for mayor

It was with a good deal of chutzpah that Chicago Bears President/CEO delivered a letter Wednesday outlining the team’s rationale for an average 10% hike in season ticket prices for 2025. The bold increase comes on the heels of a disastrous 5-12 season that included a 10-game losing streak and the first in-season firing of a head coach in franchise history. It also followed an … [Read more...] about Will Chicago Bears, flush with salary-cap space, be ‘aggressive’ in free agency? 7 thoughts entering NFL combine.