UNCOVERED: 42 - The Untold Story

‘M3GAN’ review: The sweetest lil’ lethal robotic friend a girl could want

A pleasantly nutty thriller about a crafty, high-end toy, “M3GAN” exploits a child’s grief for the greater good of the killer-doll genre. That may be enough for 100 minutes of your early January.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 5, 2023

She beat the odds to get a college education while in prison. Now free, she seeks to make the process easier for others

CHICAGO — Sandra Brown walked gingerly down a walkway to the side door of Decatur Correctional Center.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 5, 2023

‘It’s good to be with a team that wanted me from Day 1’: How Andrew Benintendi will contribute to the Chicago White Sox

The communication between the Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox began on the first day of free agency.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 5, 2023

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

Starting the new year with legislation that prohibits anyone younger than 18 from having a social media account would benefit our youths. In Texas, that could become a reality. A state representative there has proposed legislation that would ban minors from having social media profiles. While it certainly will be…

Chicago Tribune · Jan 5, 2023

Bears QB Justin Fields will sit out the season finale because of a hip strain

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears Matt Eberflus said there is no sleight of hand in the team's decision to start Nathan Peterman at quarterback in Sunday’s season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

Illinois governor says supporters of cashless bail will continue fight if court ruling law is unconstitutional stands

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that he is confident a state law ending cash bail that was set to take effect New Year’s Day is constitutional despite a court ruling to the contrary, but that supporters will “come back at it” if the lower court ruling stands.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

‘Kaleidoscope’ review: A heist series where the episode order doesn’t matter — or does it?

Heist stories have such a satisfying structure. It’s not just getting one over on the man, but the lead up to it as well: Putting a team together, planning the heist (the target always has it coming!), doing the heist and improvising through unexpected problems. And then that pleasurable sensation…

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

Paul Sullivan: From the Hypnotoad to baseball stadiums, the best and worst from the 42 college football bowl games

CHICAGO — The college football postseason is down to one game, with next Monday’s Dawgs-versus-Frogs championship matchup between Georgia and TCU the only one remaining.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker ran a cautious reelection campaign. Will he play it safe in 2nd term?

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker begins his second term Jan. 9 emboldened by a decisive reelection victory, a slew of wins in November by Democratic candidates he helped fund and a series of legislative successes that formed the foundation of his bid for another four years in Springfield.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

Commentary: For New Year’s resolutions, look to George Washington

As the calendar starts anew, so we seek to begin again. We make resolutions by which we can mitigate our vices and cultivate virtues either new or in need of renewal.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023