Curry’s favor: Taylor Curry scores game-high 21 points as Waubonsie Valley overpowers short-handed East Aurora in regional semifinals.

DePaul falls to Butler 73-71 on a 3-pointer with 6 seconds to play

US freestyle skiers Alex Hall and Nick Goepper win gold and silver in Olympic men’s slopestyle

The Finisher: Jayden Watson didn’t start for the first time all season. He still stars as Brother Rice snaps 4-game losing streak, tops St. Rita.

Lilli Burton is all business for Round Lake, but the junior guard does ‘have moments of joy.’ A win in a regional semifinal offers one.

The crowd. His coach. His family. Robert Brazelton feels that behind him, leads H-F past Lockport on senior night: ‘It was important.’

South Elgin’s Ella Winterhalder hasn’t shot well in Larkin’s gym. Her solution? ‘I put on different socks — something to get myself going.’

Democratic lawmakers join GOP to block Pritzker administration effort to set school mask rules ahead of appellate court ruling

The documentary ‘Fannie Lou Hamer’s America’ took more than 10 years to make. The activist’s words continue to inspire.

‘The Chevalier’ presents the story of 18th century France’s most interesting man

‘She’s just the full package’: Cameron Thomas, who took up cross country on a whim, scores 19 points as Hillcrest advances in regional.

Body of Chicago man, 24, missing since January car crash, found in Des Plaines River near Libertyville

Following Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction, pressure mounts for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to appoint an Asian American to replace him on City Council

Winter storm to bring freezing rain, up to 7 inches of snow through Thursday evening

Police: Oswego East student charged with felony aggravated battery after incident in school office

Cubanos discuten Código que incluiría matrimonio igualitario

Chicago’s top doctor hints the city mask mandate could end when the state drops its rule on Feb. 28

On third anniversary of Pratt mass shooting, Aurora ceremony remembers day when things ‘fundamentally changed’ in the city

Defense claims man suffered from amnesia after slaying of off-duty cop in new ‘retrospective fitness trial’

Paul Vallas: The city and Cook County government have surrendered their obligation to keep us safe

Students at Leyden District 212 named state scholars, share how they’re succeeding during pandemic

President Biden: US officials not able to confirm if Russian troops are pulling back from Ukraine

Wilmette begins town celebration of turning 150 with ‘Sesquicentennial Winterfest’ featuring ice sculpting, storytime and appearance by Elsa from ‘Frozen’

U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia backs state Rep. Delia Ramirez’s bid for Congress; Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso gets high-profile backing in GOP race for 6th district seat

Highland Park lets restaurant vaccination mandate lapse

Príncipe Andrés llega a acuerdo con la víctima por caso de abuso sexual

UIC athletes ‘are thrilled and appreciative’ the Horizon League reversed its ban. But the league called UIC leaders ‘disappointing and disingenuous.’

Clarence Page: We can learn to live with COVID-19, and with Joe Rogan too

Firmas tecnológicas de EEUU buscan mano de obra barata remota en América Latina

Lawmakers consider major changes to Indiana curriculum bill

Glencoe School District 35 won’t charge registration fees next school year: ‘Should we be ... asking parents to pay for the must-haves?’

Familia de fotógrafa muerta en set de ‘Rust’ demanda a Alec Baldwin

AMLO afirma que la pausa será con las empresas españolas

The Chicago Blackhawks have been hot and cold lately entering a lengthy homestand. Here are 3 areas they can build on after winning 2 of 3 on the road.

Parishioners react to Norridge, Harwood Heights-area churches merging, closing

Regulators won’t let Boeing certify new 787 jets for flight

Mbappé ajusticia al Madrid en el descuento

Lake candidates look for luck of the draw as primary positions are drawn

Alerta en granjas avícolas en EEUU por caso de gripe aviar

Ask Anna: How to make the best of an accidental pregnancy

Editorial: Russia’s Olympics playbook: For gold, cheat at any cost

Ottawa’s police chief ousted amid truck protest in Canada

Firefighters from area departments battle large Lake Villa barn fire

Jon Sciambi and Jim Deshaies agree to multiyear extensions with Marquee Sports Network as the Chicago Cubs TV broadcast team

La Grange Village Trustees appoint new Village Attorney

Superintendent proposes plan to make mask-wearing optional at Wilmette School District 39

Expresidente de Honduras es arrestado a petición de EEUU

Cory Franklin and Robert A. Weinstein: COVID-19 isn’t the only reason more people are dying at this time

Pese a divisiones, Senado confirma a comisionado de la FDA

Las hierbas, un condimento con propiedades beneficiosas

Grants available to help downtown Aurora businesses, property owners

Here’s how to get the most out of your Chicago Tribune subscription

Column: History shows throwing money at the problem is not the way to control inflation

The best photos from Day 11 at the Beijing Winter Olympics

With employees not missing work in 2021, Clarendon Hills officials expect to save on insurance costs

The best cast-iron waffle maker

School board members raise concerns with school referendum bill during ISBA panel

Homer Township engages Homer Glen trustee for grant writing, but as a ‘volunteer’

Ex Guaco, Luis Fernando Borjas, debuta como solista

The best soundbar mount

After requiring proof of vaccination for Evanston City Council, aldermen approve similar COVID-19 mandate for board and commission members

Restaurants prepping for 10th anniversary La Grange Restaurant Week

Simmons habla de su salida y problemas con los 76ers

English teacher at Neuqua Valley HS one of 30 Golden Apple Award finalists in Illinois

Letters: School district’s decision to stop requiring masks is shameful

Olympians are speaking out on climate change and Ukraine — but some keep quiet in Beijing ‘because it’s just not worth the risk’

Rusia prepara maniobras militares en Siria

Indiana tax cut plan hits wall with state Senate opposition

Review: ‘Sons of Hollywood’ at Windy City Playhouse is set in film’s silent era — a time Tinseltown suddenly became less accepting

On the anniversary of the Pratt warehouse shooting in Aurora, state police say they are reducing backlog of FOID card reviews

Jennifer Soble and Erica Zunkel: To end mass incarceration, we should embrace second chances

Telemundo busca un ‘milagro’ junto a Amaya, Soto, Colunga y Del Castillo

Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on set of ‘Rust’

Park district to undertake master plan for Naperville garden plots, may consider greenhouse

Rusia fortalece su presencia en América Latina, mientras continúan las tensiones con Ucrania

Boys basketball notes: To three or not to three? The answer from top area teams Oswego East and Burlington Central will surprise you.

Polución y miseria a un mes del peor derrame de crudo en Perú

Super Bowl 2022 drew in 101 million TV viewers

Ticket broker gets 1 1/2 years in prison in scheme to sell stolen White Sox tickets on StubHub

After two-year hiatus due to pandemic, Blues on the Fox fest in Aurora to return with Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland

Tribunales cubanos imponen 20 años de cárcel a manifestantes

Senate confirms Robert Califf, President Joe Biden’s FDA pick, despite political divisions

El gobierno de Nicaragua confisca universidades privadas y avanza hacia la dictadura

United States could see a century’s worth of sea rise in just 30 years

Wrestling notes: A broken thumb in football turns Ben Messier into a late bloomer for Naperville North. The freshman ‘shocked the team.’

Oak Park’s Unity Temple provides setting for latest Winifred Haun performance

Column: Shameless GOP blocks gun control. ‘The filibuster is killing us, and that’s a big part of the problem.’

This mother is still applauding her special needs daughter 20 years after a memorable prom night applause

Prominente científico mexicano se declara culpable de espiar para Rusia en Miami

¡Acción! Exposición de Gala del Met destaca a 8 cineastas

Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28 — but not for schools. Here’s what we know.

Group stole $120K in cigarettes from delivery truck outside Hammond gas station: charges

The best ice fishing sled

Crown Point asks county for $5M ARPA funding for ‘generational’ infrastructure project

Review: ‘Uncharted’ gets a little lost, though Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland are fun to watch

Canadá: Renuncia jefe de policía de Ottawa ante críticas

Batavia candy shop owner’s daughters may be young, but she says they ‘run the store’

H-F grad lauded by ISU for her efforts to help young people join her in medical profession

El jugador de los Houston Texans Jonathan Owens le pide matrimonio a la gimnasta Simone Biles

Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day

Possible new fee could help fund Kendall County Courthouse expansion project

Letters to the Editor: Ban polystyrene foam

Boys basketball notes: Bakari Nelson lists LeBron James as his favorite player. He tries to bring that ‘lifestyle’ to Evergreen Park.

Pedestrian deaths are spiking in the US as reckless driving surges

Freemont D79 resumes classes after day of remote learning due to feared mask protests

La propuesta de regla de seguros enciende el debate sobre la atención sanitaria a transexuales

México confirma primera víctima civil por minas del narcotráfico

El aumento de las muertes por armas empuja a las ciudades a reforzar la policía y los servicios

La música, una droga sin efectos secundarios y que hace bien

Letters to the Editor: D200′s high taxes prevent Oak Park from achieving racial equity

Two CPS special education students said they were sexually assaulted in school bathrooms. One case was just settled; the other heads to trial this week.

Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

Repunta la audiencia del Super Bowl en EEUU

El PSG necesita que Messi sea Messi ante el Real Madrid

Rick Armstrong’s Beacon-News/Courier-News boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

Developer eyes $50M condo plan for Highland’s downtown district; moving longtime business key to plan

After growing up in a wrestling family, Lowell’s Kenneth Bisping earns his first ticket to state as a competitor. But he credits support from ‘people around me.’

‘No vale la pena morir por enseñar’

Los medicamentos covid que salvan vidas serían difíciles de conseguir

Localizan a cuatro universitarios muertos en México

Community news

Planned cannabis dispensary in Lincolnwood awaiting state license in wake of delay

Prince Andrew to settle sex abuse case, donate to charity

Louisville council candidate accused of opening fire on mayoral candidate in campaign office

Hoosier Lottery could need legislative OK for online games

Glenbrook North HS literary magazine gains national recognition for fourth time

Anuncian a los presentadores de los Oscar

Comienzan testimonios en juicio por crímenes de odio por muerte de Ahmaud Arbery

Jozy Altidore cambia de equipo tras siete años en Toronto

Families of Sandy Hook shooting victims settle for $73M with gun maker Remington

Reshuffling of candidates in Lake County clerk’s race sets stage for November face-off

La UEFA repartirá 10,000 entradas gratis para la final de Champions

Speak Out reader opinion: Not a fan of the Super Bowl halftime show

Grupo: Aumentan asesinatos de parte de extremistas en EEUU

OPINIÓN / Cuentos Políticos: El precio del desprecio

Dan el último adiós a Diego Verdaguer en la Basílica de Guadalupe

Despacho: Estados financieros de Trump no son confiables

Naperville Police Arrests

Local scores for Northwest Indiana

Three candidates emerge for Democratic primary in race for Second District Appellate Court seat

EEUU pide a Honduras que extradite al expresidente Hernández

Megadrought in American West worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years

Djokovic prefiere perderse Roland Garros y Wimbledon antes que vacunarse

La contundente respuesta de Christian Nodal tras su ruptura con Belinda, quien sigue en silencio

Rusia anuncia retirada de tropas entre tensiones en Ucrania

Recent reports of vehicle thefts increase in Evanston, police warn ‘lock your car’

Letter to the Editor

Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, skates into 1st place after short program

Waukegan resurrects neighborhood police unit; ‘It’s very important to have a face in the community to make people comfortable’

Legislature to consider proposal to eliminate Waukegan Generating Station coal ash ponds

Daywatch: Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction adds to family’s political legacy | Indiana steel mill to pay $3M in fines | Michael Jordan’s mansion: 10 years on the market

With domestic violence up in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot increases support for victims

Trump financial statements aren’t reliable, accounting firm says

This day in history, February 15: President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court

Sound engineer Mike King, dead at 85, was there for radio’s glory days, including the glorious ‘Chickenman’

My worst moment: ‘Inventing Anna’ co-star Anders Holm on the perils of improvising a line about crypto and calling a fellow actor ‘old’

Bluegrass fans in Frankfort upbeat on prospects for ‘our third try for the 10th festival’ as fundraising efforts ramp up

6 degrees of Francis Almeda, whose Ravenswood coffee shop has become a launch point for small businesses

Transfer season is over, according to Aspen Weeks. It shows as West Aurora rolls to win in regional opener: ‘We knew what was at stake.’

DeMar DeRozan’s latest 4th-quarter knockout punch spurs the Chicago Bulls to a 120-109 win — and makes history: ‘He turns into a monster times two’

Ask Amy: House deal puts family in emotional escrow

Daily horoscope for February 15, 2022

Lake Forest 5-bedroom home, former dairy barn, has circular design, hayloft: $2M