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  • Model of Suns magnetic field created

    Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have reported that they have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun. Scientists have known since the 18th century that the Sun regularly oscillates between periods of high and low solar activity in an 11-year cycle, but have been unable to fully explain how this cycle is ...

  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 24

    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ...

  • A New Model To Pay For Infrastructure in Chicago

    The Chicago Infrastructure Trust creates a new way to pay for things like improvements to bridges and roads that won't destroy the city's already stretched ...

  • Unity Temple ownership could change hands

    Oak Park's Unity Temple could soon see a massive facelift if a fundraising effort that involves a recently announced $10 million grant from a Chicago foundation is successful.The foundation and the temple entered into an agreement that provides the "framework" for the eventual restoration and preservation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple in the village, according to a ...

  • Lance Armstrong Criticizes Another Cyclist For Doping

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Movie Review

Fantastic Mr. Fox [Blu-Ray]

Fantastic Mr. Fox [Blu-Ray]

I would hardly be the first critic to note how unsurprising it is that Wes Anderson finally made an animated film, given that all of his previous films, particularly since The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), have essentially been cartoons populated by human actors. The irony is ... ...

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  • John Danks Set For First Start In A Year

    (AP) — Even though John Danks is about to begin his seventh season in the majors, he admits he will have some nerves heading into his first outing in more than a year for the Chicago White Sox. Danks will make his first start since arthroscopic shoulder surgery in Friday night’s opener of a three-game home set against the Miami Marlins. The left-hander last pitched May 19, 2012, ...

  • Blackhawks Hold Optional Practice With Season On The Line

    UNITED CENTER (CBS) Facing elimination Saturday night at the United Center, the Blackhawks held a full team meeting Friday before an optional practice. Twelve players took the ice for the optional skate that did not include head coach Joel Quenneville. ';We talked about the situation and where we’re at,'; Quenneville said about the team meeting. ';I thought it was very ...

  • Lyric Opera of Chicago mum for now about Oklahoma ticket sales

    Ashley Brown and John Cudia starred in in Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of "Oklahoma!". The just-concluded run of the classic American musical "Oklahoma!" was uncharted territory for the prestigious Lyric Opera of Chicago. It was the first time the opera company had produced an extended engagement of a musical separate from its regular season ...

  • Barrington Crash raises urgency for changes at CN crossing

    Barrington officials say Thursday's rush-hour collision between a freight train and a semitrailer truck on Route 14 only strengthens their argument for a grade separation at the railroad crossing. Village President Karen Darch and Village Manager Jeff Lawler say at least the point didn't have to be made more tragically. Two people were taken to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital with ...

  • Ealys fate now rests in the hand of the jury

    James Ealy's fate now rests in the hands of a jury. Following three days of testimony, prosecutors and defense attorneys performed their closing arguments for about three hours in a cool Lake County courtroom early Friday ...

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