Review: 'tiny father,' a new play about unexpected parenthood, is disappointingly minor key Review: 'tiny father,' a new play about unexpected parenthood, is disappointingly minor key

The West Coast premiere of a play by Mike Lew, 'tiny father' tells the story of an accidental father thrust into a neonatal ICU in this Geffen Playhouse production directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.

June 24, 2024, 12:00
Made in McHenry: How Bobby Miller's hometown stoked his fiery 'competitive mindset' Made in McHenry: How Bobby Miller's hometown stoked his fiery 'competitive mindset'

It's an approach that's been a decade in the making — one that first took shape in Bobby Miller's hometown of McHenry, Ill., that helped guide his unlikely path to the major leagues.

June 24, 2024, 13:00
Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal

The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war in Gaza was cast into doubt on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war, comments that sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas.

June 24, 2024, 14:55
Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November’s election Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November’s election

Planned Parenthood will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to bolster President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats, betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion can be the difference in key races around the country.

June 24, 2024, 14:42
Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer dies at 51, family says Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer dies at 51, family says

A Cook County board member from the West Side, Dennis Deer last summer successfully underwent a rare flipped-organ double lung transplant.

June 24, 2024, 14:07
Daywatch: At least 29 people shot, 8 fatally, over the weekend Daywatch: At least 29 people shot, 8 fatally, over the weekend

Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

June 24, 2024, 13:33
CPD pushes to boost its ‘clearance’ rate in homicide cases, with some success CPD pushes to boost its ‘clearance’ rate in homicide cases, with some success

The Chicago Police Department makes a renewed push to improve the rate of homicide cases it considers solved, including by reopening cases shelved for decades.

June 24, 2024, 12:00
Man survives 10 days in Northern California wilderness with no food Man survives 10 days in Northern California wilderness with no food

Lukas McClish lost 30 pounds in 10 days before he was rescued from Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County.

June 24, 2024, 20:05
Supreme Court will decide if states may prohibit hormones for transgender teens Supreme Court will decide if states may prohibit hormones for transgender teens

Setting stage for a major ruling on transgender rights, the Supreme Court will decide on red-state laws that forbid gender-affirming care.

June 24, 2024, 15:43
Tamayo Perry, surfer in 'Blue Crush' and 'Hawaii Five-0,' dies after apparent shark attack Tamayo Perry, surfer in 'Blue Crush' and 'Hawaii Five-0,' dies after apparent shark attack

Tamayo Perry, a surfer, lifeguard and actor in 'Blue Crush' and 'Hawaii Five-0,' died Sunday in Hawaii after an apparent shark attack off Oahu's North Shore.

June 24, 2024, 17:32