WASHINGTON — After Donald Trump becomes president again on Monday, he’s on the hook for achieving a hefty chunk of his promises even before the day is out. One of those promises is to make you dizzy. “Your head will spin when you see what’s going to happen.,” he said of Day 1. Steady yourself. This is some of what he promised voters he would get done on his first day in … [Read more...] about Donald Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1
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Of Notoriety: Rosie and Rivets free Blue Chip concert and MLK art celebration among weekend highlights
Self-described as “retro revivalists,” Chicago-based rock band Rosie and The Rivets perform the best of both worlds for music, from favorite rock and soul smash hits from the 1960s along with contemporary music with a vintage twist. The group plays center stage for a free concert starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, as the headliners at Live at Rocks Lounge in the lobby … [Read more...] about Of Notoriety: Rosie and Rivets free Blue Chip concert and MLK art celebration among weekend highlights
Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
The Orioles announced they’ve claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the White Sox. Chicago had designated him for assignment last week when they finalized their signing of Josh Rojas to a one-year free agent deal. Baltimore designated righty reliever Roansy Contreras for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Amaya is a defensive specialist who can play … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Chesterton rises in the rankings, and Illiana Christian’s Abbie Ritzema is the player of the week. TOP 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Hammond Central 12-3 (1) Indiah Hutchinson reaches 1,000 career points in the Wolves’ win against Whiting. 2. Valparaiso 11-7 (2) Lillian Barnes goes off, scoring a career-high 40 points with nine … [Read more...] about Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Editorial: Jurors in Madigan trial hear the sad ballad of Mike and Mike
It won’t be long before jurors meet behind closed doors to determine the fate of Michael Madigan, the longest-serving statehouse speaker in U.S. history. We don’t envy those 12 their task. Trying to keep straight the near-manic plotting of Madigan and his one-time right-hand man, former close friend and co-defendant Michael McClain between 2011 and 2019 — the period on which … [Read more...] about Editorial: Jurors in Madigan trial hear the sad ballad of Mike and Mike