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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> eNewspaper News alerts Best Reviews Subscriber services Obituaries Advertising July 23, 2020 69°F Home page Breaking News Coronavirus Sports Weather Business Politics SUBURBS OPINION Puzzles & Games Advertisement Chicago mass shooting: With 15 people shot outside Gresham funeral home, ‘An eye for an eye makes us both blind,’ top cop says Criminal Justice Calling Chicago ‘a disaster,’ Trump announces surge of federal agents will be sent to deal with violence spike President Trump, who once insisted Chicago’s crime problem could be solved within a week, announced plans to send a “surge of federal law enforcement” to the city to address ongoing violence. By Jeremy Gorner , Stacy St. Clair , Gregory Pratt and Lisa Donovan Jul 22, 2020 Politics Lightfoot defends insulting text messages to FOP president: ‘I don’t take back one word that I said’ Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday defended sending a series of insulting text messages to Chicago FOP President John Catanzara where she called him a “clown,” “fraud,” “cartoon character” and “liar,” saying the comments were justified because he supported President Donald Trump sending “troops” into the city. By Gregory Pratt and Jeremy Gorner Jul 22, 2020 9 people rescued after boat capsizes near South Loop Jul 22 Illinois reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases in July with 1,598 Jul 22 Pritzker on rising COVID-19 numbers in Illinois and neighboring states: ‘It remains a serious threat’ Jul 22 New Chicago police video displays chaotic scene as 2 gunmen on Wabash Avenue Bridge appear to fatally shoot man, injure woman Jul 22 Second stimulus check updates: GOP, White House agree to testing funds; Mitch McConnell plans ‘handful’ of coronavirus aid bills 5h Can you get COVID-19 again? It’s very unlikely, experts say Jul 22 Coronavirus CPS students will get the option to do remote learning in the fall, schools CEO says, but opponents are still pushing for all-virtual classes Some teachers and parents continue to push back on plans for a partial reopening of CPS schools this fall. By Hannah Leone Jul 22, 2020 Coronavirus Calumet Fisheries ‘ambassador’ Carlos Rosas dies at 41 of COVID-19 'A big part of the spirit of Calumet Fisheries went to heaven' By Louisa Chu Jul 22, 2020 Remembering the lives of those in Illinois who died from coronavirus Dining The 20 best Italian beefs in Chicago — one reporter tries more than 50 to pick the No. 1 sandwich The sandwich starts with a heap of humble ingredients that are transformed by pure engineering into one of the meatiest and messiest sandwiches ever. By Nick Kindelsperger Jul 22, 2020 Coronavirus 1 in 5 US workers collects unemployment benefits. Without the extra $600, many say they’ll struggle to buy food, pay bills The extra $600 weekly in federal unemployment benefits that people have been receiving during the pandemic is set to expire this weekend. That’s a devastating prospect for the millions who remain out work, and economists warn that letting the supplement expire could make it difficult for consumers to buy food and pay their bills, dealing a blow to the overall economy. By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Jul 22, 2020 Careers and Finance 20 everyday items in your home that could be worth money People around the world are captivated by happy stories of people finding hidden treasure, especially hiding right under their noses. Shows like “Antiques Roadshow” spotlight the shockingly valuable items everyday people find in their basements or childhood bedrooms. But it can be extremely difficult for the average person to know what to look for, let alone determine whether items are valuable or phony. Even if you don’t want to sell it, knowing the value of household items can be used for insurance purposes or when settling an estate. There are professional, accredited appraisers for many antiques and collectibles, including those who specialize in these popular categories. (Kaitlin Miller, The Active Times) By Kaitlin Miller, The Active Times Jan 10, 2020 Heidi Stevens Column: 30-year-old dad was hospitalized with COVID-19 for 44 days. 4 days after his release, he was readmitted and hasn’t been home since. ‘It’s terrifying.’ Jonathan Davila's reaction is a cautionary tale about how severely COVID-19 can ravage a body, even that of a young and otherwise healthy person. By Heidi Stevens Jul 22, 2020 Advertisement MORE TOP NEWS See more MORE TOP NEWS articles House votes to remove Confederate statues and bust of chief justice who wrote Dred Scott decision from US Capitol Jul 22 Chicago tightens restrictions on workout class sizes, even as gyms say members aren’t rushing back Jul 22 Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb imposing statewide face mask order to slow the coronavirus spread Jul 22 Suspect’s gun falls, fires at Chicago police during East Chatham pursuit Jul 22 Park District moves to rename Douglas Park, likely for Frederick Douglass Jul 22 Get breaking news as it happens with email alerts from the Tribune Get breaking news as it happens with email alerts from the Tribune Sign up to get breaking news delivered to your inbox. Jul 22 Sign up here Dining Goodbye to Guthrie’s Tavern, the first-date capital of Wrigleyville A nostalgic scene Tuesday night at the longtime North Side tavern known for craft beer and board games. Guthrie's is closing. “I’ve been crying, this bar is so beloved.” By Chris Jones Jul 22, 2020 Television Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ mocks announcement about federal agents coming to Chicago A "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" sketch shows Fascist Frank’s Italian Beef Emporium welcoming federal agents to Chicago. By Tracy Swartz Jul 22, 2020 Television Meet Jasmine Davis, a breakout performer on ‘The Chi,' and the show’s first transgender character It's a role that should open some doors for the Chicago-born actor By Nina Metz Jul 22, 2020 VOICES Editorials Editorial: A hybrid plan for CPS reopening puts students first CPS’ mission this fall is twofold: Protect students and staff, but put students back on a path that maximizes learning. The final plan that CPS embraces must nail both of those goals. By The Editorial Board Jul 22, 2020 Blair Kamin Column: Should Columbus be knocked off his Chicago pedestal? Don’t let a mob decide the answer. Should Columbus be taken off his Chicago pedestal? Don't let a mob decide. By Blair Kamin Jul 22, 2020 Dahleen Glanton Column: Donald Trump doesn’t care about Chicago’s violence. Sending the feds is Barack Obama payback. Sending in the feds to bring a few protesters under control isn’t the same as destroying the culture of violence that permeates Chicago, Dahleen Glanton writes. By Dahleen Glanton Jul 22, 2020 College Sports Column: College football is ‘hanging by a thread.’ 5 thoughts on how it got here and where it’s headed. One Big Ten source put the likelihood of playing college football this fall like this: “If we lose $50 million to $60 million, so be it. I’d rather have a financial crisis than a bunch of kids getting really sick.” By Teddy Greenstein Jul 22, 2020 Ask Amy Ask Amy: Daughter is caught in Dad’s needy net Father with co-dependency issues makes the pandemic even harder. By Amy Dickinson Jul 22, 2020 Get Amy's no-nonsense advice for better living delivered to your inbox every morning Crossword, Sudoku, Jumble: Challenge yourself with puzzles and games Crossword, Sudoku, Jumble: Challenge yourself with puzzles and games All your favorites, all in one place. Check out our new fun and games page. Jul 22, 2020 Take me there Advertisement IN OTHER NEWS Coronavirus An estimated 4,400 Chicago businesses have closed during the pandemic. 2,400 say they’ll never reopen. The coronavirus pandemic has forced about 4,400 businesses in the Chicago-area to close, 2,400 of which will never reopen, according to data from Yelp. By Ally Marotti Jul 22, 2020 Lifestyles Chinese infants born to Chicago-area surrogates are stranded in the U.S. without thei...