It is the latest recent strike in the U.S. news industry. The striking workers are employees of Alden Global Capital, a New York hedge fund that has been buying up newspapers across the country and facing criticism for slashing budgets and cutting jobs.
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More Than 200 Staffers With Chicago Tribune and 6 Other Newsrooms Begin 24-Hour Strike
Feb 1, 2024 | Associated Press
(Base) Path of Totality: Cleveland’s Home Opener Against White Sox on Collision Course With Solar Eclipse
Jan 31, 2024 | Associated Press
The alignment of sun, earth and moon will plunge the city into darkness, and as long as the maddeningly unpredictable Northeast Ohio weather cooperates, people will view a spectacle that lasts just under four minutes but occurs only three times in a 638-year span above the city.
Chita Rivera, Revered and Pioneering Tony-Winning Dancer and Singer, Dies at 91
Jan 30, 2024 | Associated Press
Chita Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of ”West Side Story” and was still dancing on Broadway with her trademark energy a half-century later in 2015’s “The Visit.”
President Joe Biden Has Said He’d Shut the US-Mexico Border If Given the Ability. What Does That Mean?
Jan 30, 2024 | Associated Press
A border deal had been in the works for months and seemed to be nearing completion in the Senate before it began to fall apart, largely because Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump doesn’t want it to happen.
Tax Season is Under Way. Here Are Some Tips to Navigate It.
Jan 29, 2024 | Associated Press
If you find the process of filing your taxes too confusing, there are plenty of free resources to help you get through it. Here are some things you need to know.
The Presidential Primaries Have Just Begun. But Trump and Biden are Already Shifting to a November Mindset
Jan 24, 2024 | Associated Press
Barely 400,000 votes have been cast in two rural Republican primaries over the span of eight days. But both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are behaving like their parties’ nominees already.
Man Suspected of Killing 8 People in Joliet, Will County Was Related to Most of the Victims: Police
Jan 24, 2024 | Associated Press
Police in the city of Joliet and Will County said they did not know of a motive for the killings, but said the man knew the victims. The FBI’s fugitive task force was assisting local police in the search for the suspect, Joliet Police Chief William Evans said.
Trump Wins New Hampshire Primary as Rematch With Biden Appears Increasingly Likely
Jan 23, 2024 | Associated Press
The result was a setback for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who finished second despite investing significant time and financial resources in a state famous for its independent streak. She’s the last major challenger after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended his presidential bid over the weekend.
‘Oppenheimer’ Dominates Oscar Nominees, Greta Gerwig Passed Over for Best Director
Jan 23, 2024 | Associated Press
Christopher Nolan’s three-hour opus, viewed as the best picture frontrunner, received nods for best picture; Nolan’s direction; acting nominations for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt; and multiple honors for the sweeping craft of the J. Robert Oppenheimer drama.
Can Donald Trump Be Stopped? Here are the Key Questions Ahead of New Hampshire After DeSantis Drops Out
Jan 22, 2024 | Associated Press
With Ron DeSantis ending his 2024 campaign and endorsing Donald Trump on Sunday, the Tuesday primary becomes the first one-on-one matchup between Trump and Nikki Haley.
Accounting Investigation Under Way at Chicago-Based Archer Daniels Midland as Top Financial Executive Placed on Leave
Jan 22, 2024 | Associated Press
Archer Daniels Midland Co. said it’s working with outside counsel and the audit committee of the company board to complete an investigation of accounting practices within its nutrition business and it pulled guidance for the unit.
Corey Perry Signs With Oilers, is Back in the NHL After Chicago Blackhawks Terminated His Contract
Jan 22, 2024 | Associated Press
The Edmonton Oilers signed Corey Perry for the remainder of the season, adding the veteran winger early two months since the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for unacceptable conduct.
Judge Ends Suspension of Illinois Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Jr., Who Faces Rape Charge
Jan 20, 2024 | Associated Press
Prosecutors in Douglas County, Kansas, charged Terrence Shannon Jr. on Dec. 5 with rape or an alternative count of sexual battery. After an arrest warrant was issued, the university suspended him on Dec. 28 from “all team activities, effective immediately.”
Wall Street Hits Record High Following 2-Year Round Trip Scarred by Inflation
Jan 19, 2024 | Associated Press
The S&P 500, which is the main measure that professional investors use to gauge Wall Street’s health, rallied 1.2% to 4,839.81. It erased the last of its losses since setting its prior record of 4,796.56 at the start of 2022.
Winter Weather Impacting Your Travel? Here’s What to Do if Your Flight is Canceled
Jan 19, 2024 | Associated Press
Airlines can’t control the weather, but they are still required to provide refunds for customers whose flights are canceled. Here’s what to know about your rights, and what to know when cancellations start piling up.
Overdraft Fees Could Drop to $3 Under New Biden Proposal
Jan 17, 2024 | Associated Press
The proposed change by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would potentially eliminate billions of dollars in fee revenue for the nation’s biggest banks, which were gearing up for a battle even before Wednesday’s announcement.
Here’s How Donald Trump Won in Iowa — and Why the Caucus Was Practically Over Before It Began
Jan 16, 2024 | Associated Press
About 7 in 10 Iowans who caucused for Donald Trump on Monday night said they have known all along that they would support a man who has remade the Republican Party through his “Make America Great Again” political movement.
Ground Collision of 2 Boeing Planes Sunday Night at O’Hare Sparks FAA Investigation
Jan 16, 2024 | Associated Press
No injuries were reported, both planes were of Boeing design, and the FAA says it will investigate the incident.
As a New Generation Rises, Tension Between Free Speech and Inclusivity on College Campuses Simmers
Jan 13, 2024 | Associated Press
Generations of Americans have held firm to a version of free speech that makes room for even the vilest of views. Today, that idea faces competition more forceful and vehement than it has seen for a century.
Chicago Rapper G Herbo Sentenced to Probation in Credit Card Fraud Plot to Fund Lavish Lifestyle
Jan 11, 2024 | Associated Press
Under a deal with prosecutors reached last year, the 28-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed several counts of aggravated identity theft.
Pitcher Shōta Imanaga and Chicago Cubs Finalize $53 Million, 4-Year Contract
Jan 11, 2024 | Associated Press
Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $53 million, four-year contract on Thursday, a deal that includes a club option that could make the agreement worth $80 million over five seasons.
What to Know About Changes to This Year’s FAFSA Application for College Students
Jan 10, 2024 | Associated Press
Students can usually fill out the FAFSA starting in October, but the 2024-2025 version only became available last week because the Department of Education was still working on the new form.
Pope Francis Calls for a Universal Ban on Surrogacy. He Says It Exploits Mother and Child
Jan 9, 2024 | Associated Press
In a foreign policy address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis lamented that 2024 had dawned at a time in which peace is “increasingly threatened, weakened and in some part lost.”
Video of 73-Year-Old Harvey Man Boarded Up Inside His Apartment Sparks Investigation
Jan 8, 2024 | Associated Press
His story — chronicled by his nephew on now-viral videos — has generated a firestorm of criticism about rental conditions at the dilapidated low-income apartment complex in Harvey, Illinois. People are also debating who's to blame; and Mayor Christopher Clark has promised an investigation.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Spearheads New Fund Combatting Sexual Violence Partnering With Chicago-Based Organization
Jan 8, 2024 | Associated Press
The Courage Fund’s first grant comes from the Ford Foundation, which announced a $1 million donation on Dec. 13. A Long Walk Home and A Call to Men, national organizations focused on sexual-violence prevention and education for two decades, will lead the effort.
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Breaks His Jaw, Pausing the No. 1 Pick’s Stellar Start to Career
Jan 6, 2024 | Associated Press
The 18-year-old Connor Bedard has been Chicago’s best player, living up to the hype after he was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft.