Minnesota recruit Cameron Christie continues to develop rapidly for Rolling Meadows. Just like his brother Max did. ‘I had to show people.’

Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ comeback win in OT

Pair of long TDs gives Penn State a 35-21 win over Utah in the Rose Bowl

3 young teens shot on West Side

Polar Plunge’s 25th anniversary sees large turnout despite safety concern over ice shelves

Terry Savage: How much did you pay in investment costs and fees last year?

Caesars Sportsbook offer: use $1,250 promo for MNF

Lake Station woman killed in Interstate 94 crash

Illinois falls to Mississippi State 19-10 in the ReliaQuest Bowl, ending an 8-5 season: ‘This is hopefully a springboard’

With a chance to break the QB rushing record, will Justin Fields play or sit out the Chicago Bears season finale?

Shooting death of Washington Heights boy, 9, ruled a homicide as neighbors grieve: ‘He still had a whole life ahead of him’

Porter County Republicans, Democrats ring in New Year with swearing in ceremonies

‘We’re really happy to have our actual Noon Year’s event back’ 1,500 balloons drop in Glenview on Noon Year’s Eve

Earth, Wind & Fire percussionist Fred White dead at 67

Another shooting Sunday at Ukrainian Village Mariano’s where man was fatally shot in December

Photos: 9-year-old fatally shot in Washington Heights home

The Red LeBaron: Baseball prospect LeBaron Lee Jr. heats up on the basketball court for Yorkville. ‘I play with my heart.’

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s longtime personal secretary writes tell-all book

Chicago Tribune: How to contact us for customer service and subscription questions — and much more

Man arrested on attempted murder charges in New York machete attack

Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws

G-force: Nicholas Gouriotis becomes ‘absolute dog’ as Burlington Central defends Plano Christmas Classic title.

Niles Library Board votes to end hiring freeze; board president says meeting was held improperly

Bills vs. Bengals predictions: best bet for monster Monday Night Football matchup

Penn State vs. Utah prediction: how we’re betting the Rose Bowl

Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day

Alabama’s Bryce Young and Will Anderson declare for the NFL draft — and either could be the No. 1 pick

Community news

Catching up with Pat Foley: Retired Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster adds Winter Classic game at Fenway Park to his resume

Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back

She’s got the look: Maddie Yacobozzi lifts Lincoln-Way East to Sandburg Holiday Classic title with ‘want to win’ style

4 takeaways from Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss, including a 2nd-period meltdown and Patrick Kane’s praise for Ian Mitchell

Ringing in new year: Melvin Bell jells with teammates in return from injury but St. Rita takes 4th at Proviso West. ‘It felt great.’

Yorkville Sons of The American Legion to hold fundraising breakfast

Aurora set to start collection of real Christmas trees

Tennis great Martina Navratilova, 66, diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

25-year-old shot Friday in apparent ambush in Crete Township, Will County sheriff reports

A rising son: Tolu Samuels, who grew from 5-11 to 6-7, takes control as Hillcrest wins Big Dipper. ‘That’s what I love to do.’

Speak Out reader opinion: George Santos probably attended Trump University

Ohio sports betting: claim enormous Caesars Sportsbook offer with TRIBUNEFULL for MNF

Caesars Sportsbook Ohio: claim up to $1,250 in bets ahead of Ohio sports betting launch

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New Year’s Day Winter Solstice Bonfire and Celebration attracts 150 visitors to Somme Woods Forest Preserve

Series to put focus on Fox River: ‘It plays such a critical role in our environment’

Honeybees are at risk, along with the crops they pollinate

The 12 best new nonalcoholic drinks for Dry January

How the House of Representatives elects a speaker

FanDuel Ohio offer: claim enormous Ohio sports betting offer for MNF

Ohio sports betting: take advantage of incredible FanDuel offer for NHL slate

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $785M after no big winner

Lawmakers in New York get pay raise making them nation’s best-paid

14 killed in attack on Mexican border prison

Now streaming: ‘The Menu’ and ‘The Pale Blue Eye’

Fans mourn Pelé at public viewing in Brazil stadium

Fans mourn Pelé at public viewing in Brazil stadium

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s body lies in state at Vatican

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s body lies in state at Vatican

Ohio sports betting: claim exclusive offer with BetMGM Ohio bonus code TRIBUNEMGM

BetMGM Ohio sports betting: claim up to $1,000 in bets using TRIBUNEMGM

Keenan Cahill, popular YouTube lip-syncer from Elmhurst, dies at 27

Daywatch: Cook County’s pretrial proceedings continue following old rules of cash bail

Mississippi State vs. Illinois predictions: best bet for Reliaquest Bowl

Chicago Bears have locked up a top-4 draft pick — and there’s still a chance for No. 1. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss.

ReliaQuest Bowl: Mississippi State will face Illinois in the 1st game since coach Mike Leach’s death

End of an era for the Rose Bowl: Penn State-Utah will be the last guaranteed pairing of Big Ten vs. Pac-12

‘Avengers’ star Jeremy Renner seriously injured while plowing snow in Nevada

Highs and lows of 2022 for the Chicago Bulls, including a return to the NBA playoffs and Lonzo Ball’s lingering injury

Simeon’s Malik Elzy is one of the state’s top football recruits. And his college decision is coming this week.

Governors State program sends teachers to Southland schools to engage parents through ESL classes

Column: New year brings a fresh start and Park Forest elections

Jerald McNair: We need to take bold steps to help our struggling youths in 2023

Letters: Losing the Lucas Museum was not a mistake

Stepping down after 24 years as Illinois secretary of state, Jesse White shares memories of MLK, minor league baseball and Michael Madigan

Chicago saw a wave of new unions form in 2022. Getting to the bargaining table is the next challenge.

Composer Julia Wolfe on ‘Her Story,’ resonant in our own troubled times

Laura Washington: Crime in Chicago has become ‘our’ problem. How do we tackle it?

Ask Amy: Father’s girlfriend won’t let him speak with children

How can I get the men to pitch in at our holiday table?

Daily horoscope for January 2, 2023