This week in history: Father Tolton gets a Chicago pulpit John Augustus Tolton, who died this week on July 9, 1897, became the first Black priest ordained by the Catholic Church in 1886. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2022
Here are the latest movies to watch over Fourth of July weekend Fourth of July weekend offers movie lovers plenty of big-screen fireworks. Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022
‘Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?’ docuseries attempts to explain Jeffrey Epstein’s partner in crime Documentarian Katherine Haywood spent 18 months on “Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?” Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
Kristian Winfield: The Nets played with fire. Now, they’re about to get burned NEW YORK — Just like the New York Daily News reported back on May 25, the Nets have been playing with fire. And now, almost a month later, they’re about to get burned. Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022
Veteran NYPD cop fired for sharing racist cartoon mocking George Floyd’s death, expletive-filled messages NEW YORK — A 13-year veteran New York Police Department cop has been fired for sending a vile 2020 group text message mocking the death of George Floyd beneath a Minneapolis police officer’s knee, The New York Daily News has learned. Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022
Nets interested in PJ Tucker The Nets are one of a number of playoff and championship contenders with tangible interest in veteran free agent forward PJ Tucker, multiple sources told the Daily News. Source: Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News What's the buzz on Twitter? ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022
46 University of New Hampshire fraternity members face charges over alleged hazing incident Arrest warrants have been issued for 46 members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of New Hampshire after an alleged hazing at an event in April. Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022
This week in history: Bobby Kennedy hovers between life and death On June 5, 1968, presidential candidate Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot in a California hotel. The Chicago Daily News published after the shooting but before the senator’s death. Here’s a look at that coverage. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022
Rise in NYPD street stops worries advocates — but more seem to be legal; impact on NYC crime rates isn’t clear NEW YORK — More stop, question and frisk encounters were recorded in the first three months of 2022 than in nearly three years, new NYPD data shows. Tribune News Service · Jun 5, 2022
Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul arrested for DUI in California Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, was arrested late Saturday and charged with driving under the influence in California, booking records show. Tribune News Service · May 29, 2022
‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Field of Dreams’ star Ray Liotta dead at 67 Newark, New Jersey, native Ray Liotta, best known for playing Henry Hill in “Goodfellas,” has died. Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022
This week in history: ‘Big Bill’s’ big disaster Mayor William “Big Bill” Thompson, born this week, happened to be out of town when the S.S. Eastland sank in the Chicago River in 1915. Here’s a look at how he handled the tragedy. Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022
This week in history: Free Huey Newton The Illinois Black Panther Party held a “Free Huey Newton” rally in Chicago on May 1, 1969. Here’s how and why it went down. Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022
Paul Sullivan: No one knew Chicago like Mike Royko. And he offered lessons in journalism no teacher could pass on. CHICAGO — No one knew Chicago like Mike Royko, and no one spread the gospel of the Cubs like the late Chicago Tribune columnist. Chicago Tribune · Apr 30, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022 This week in history: Coretta Scott King under surveillance The FBI spied on both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, who was born this week. But the surveillance didn’t end after the civil rights leader’s death.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2022 Vince Wilfork’s Son Pleads Guilty to Stealing SB Rings Two Super Bowl rings, two AFC Championship rings and a college football championship ring were stolen and sold.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2022 This week in history: Harold Washington campaigns for Chicago This week marks Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th birthday and the 39th anniversary of his 1983 mayoral victory. Here’s how his campaign fared in the days leading up to Election Day.
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2022 Amid NYPD manhunt, subway shooting suspect Frank James ate lunch at Katz’s Deli, walked NYC in plain view of surveillance cameras NEW YORK — As the NYPD and federal law enforcement scoured the city for the accused Brooklyn subway shooter on Wednesday, the burly suspect enjoyed some of Manhattan’s culinary delights.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022 New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in campaign finance scheme NEW YORK — Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered Tuesday to federal authorities to face campaign finance fraud charges related to his failed city comptroller bid.
ABC News · Apr 9, 2022 Fremantle Smelter's Camp research uncovers strange, beautiful tales of homeless Hundreds lived in makeshift homes in the shadow of the Fremantle Smelting Works for decades in the 1900s. Now a researcher has combed the archives to tell the stories of its inhabitants.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022 This week in history: Muddy Waters meets his neighbors In January 1978, Westmont residents got to know their neighbor, blues legend Muddy Water – who was born this week in 1913 – through a Chicago Daily News series.
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 Drill rapper Dougie B released without charges after shooting by Bronx courthouse — and he may have been the target NEW YORK — Drill rapper Dougie B was released early Friday after spending more than 12 hours in custody and will not face charges in connection with a shooting outside a Bronx courthouse, the New York Daily News has learned.
Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022 Oscar nominations for ‘CODA’ are ‘an incredible elevation’ for Deaf community, says National Association of the Deaf The award-season success of the film “CODA” continues to delight the Deaf community — and inspire hope for future projects.
Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022 Snow pileup damages Alaska pipeline company’s massive Valdez oil tanks ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The company that owns the trans-Alaska pipeline has called in backup crews to contend with massive amounts of snow piled on top of its oil storage tanks in Valdez, which has damaged infrastructure and vented petroleum vapors to the environment in what state regulators say are violations…
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2022 This week in history: Fannie Lou Hamer gives startling depiction of racism in Mississippi In 1964, the Chicago Daily News ran a series of articles depicting “a state divided by itself,” Mississippi. Writer Nicholas von Hoffman’s interview with activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who died this week in 1977, demonstrated the price she paid fighting for her rights.