Across the globe, wildlife is in crisis. Insect populations are crashing, bird species are disappearing, and pollinators, the unsung heroes of food production, are vanishing at alarming rates. One of the primary culprits behind this ecological unraveling is habitat loss, …
Restoring the web of life: How keystone native plants can help save our ecosystems Read More‘Memories of Buffalo Bill,’ by Louisa Frederici Cody (reprint, Bison Books) ‘Memories of Buffalo Bill,’ by Louisa Frederici Cody (reprint, Bison Books) In an endorsement on the cover of “Memories of Buffalo Bill,” Denver author Steve Friesen writes, the book …
‘Memories of Buffalo Bill’ and more books of regional interest Read MoreWithin two years of joining the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, Kurtis Luster took part in the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old man in downtown Craig and participated in another incident in which sheriff’s personnel intentionally rammed an SUV into a …
Moffat County detective involved in violent encounters was previously accused of criminal behavior Read MoreCRAIG — Tanner Sholes woke up at his friend’s house at 6 a.m. on Sept. 22, 2023, and started walking to his mother’s home across town, a BB gun tucked beneath his shirt that he had used to shoot prairie dogs. …
Police in rural Colorado plowed into a suspect who had his hands up. The undersheriff who gave the command has since been promoted. Read MoreNotes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. MUSHROOM OF THE WEEK Jay Damm messaged, “I managed to grab some cantharellus chicagoensis (Chicago chanterelles) this afternoon [July 19]. [With recent rains], my summertime favorites should be around for a bit.” …
Chicago outdoors: Summer mushrooms, lakefront walleye, steeplechase-worthy buck, salmon clubbing? Read MoreChanges to planning and licensing could mean al fresco dining becomes a more common sight on the UK’s streets (Picture: Shutterstock / Nigel Jarvis) New clubs, bars and cafes will be able to set up in disused shops more easily …
Empty shops to be turned into clubs and bars under new government plans Read MoreThe number of wealthy Bay Area residents who are renting rather than buying has surged dramatically in recent years. A new study by RentCafe found the number of millionaire renters increased fourfold in parts of the Bay Area between 2019 …
Millionaire renters surge across Bay Area, study finds Read MoreThe number of wealthy Bay Area residents who are renting rather than buying has surged dramatically in recent years. A new study by RentCafe found the number of millionaire renters increased fourfold in parts of the Bay Area between 2019 …
Millionaire renters surge across Bay Area, study finds Read MoreToday is Sunday, July 27, the 208th day of 2025. There are 157 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting on the …
Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end Read MoreDear Eric: I have two friends who can’t hear very well. One of them had hearing aids but returned them. The other one has them but won’t wear them. They frequently talk over each other and interrupt people all the …
Asking Eric: Hearing loss struggles strain friendship Read MoreWhen Jennifer Hughes’ son was in a mountain biking accident last year, she was prepared to go into full “mama bear” mode, overseeing his medical care and insurance details. But the Chicago-area mom ran into repeated roadblocks — federal privacy …
For ‘mama bear’ parents, access to their college kids’ medical and student records can be a waiver away Read MoreOn Friday, the UK’s Online Safety Act enforced new child safety rules, “mandating platforms to verify user ages and block harmful content like porn or self-harm material.” [NOTE: The United Kingdom passed the Online Safety Act in 2023. The government …
Elon Musk Responds to Horror Filmmaker’s Free Speech Claim, “A Stick To Beat You With” Read MoreOn Sunday, Pete Rose will likely be a topic of conversation at the annual National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York. Rose died Sept. 30, 2024, at age 83. Major League Baseball then lifted a lifetime …
‘Charlie Hustle’s’ slow road to possible Hall of Fame recognition Read MoreAlongside WBEZ, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then, each week, we bring you answers from the people who know best. Linda, 70, from Oak Forest asked about what to do with her retirement funds. She …
Where should I put my money after withdrawing it from my IRA? Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My parents got into an argument because my father saw my mother looking at an old photo of herself from when she was younger. (It had been sent by her cousin via text.) In it, she was sitting …
Dear Abby: Squabbling parents share too much information Read MoreOn a sunny Saturday afternoon, Frankie Beverly’s silky soul voice travels on East 87th Street. On a weekday afternoon, steppers’ music causes passersby to nod their heads. The music wafts through the brick storefront House of Music — tagline “the …
Old-school South Side record shop meets modern-day demands Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page An American Airlines plane with 182 people on board was forced to abort takeoff due to …
American Airlines jet with 182 people on board goes up in flames forcing evacuation Read MorePrince Andrew (right) is one of more than 100 people who are said to have been raised in the questioning of Ghislain Maxwell (centre) (Picture: PA/Reuters/Dominic Gibbon, Metro) Ghislaine Maxwell is said to have been formally questioned about Prince Andrew for …
Prince Andrew among 100 people who could be dragged into Epstein scandal Read MoreDear Eric: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for more than 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and polite with each other, as I am to his girlfriend, who attends them all. …
Asking Eric: I don’t want my grandchild calling anyone else Nonna Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 41; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 48; Cassandra Clare, 52; Maya Rudolph, 53. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to social demands and expand your skills and knowledge to accommodate trends. An astute approach to getting ahead …
Horoscopes July 27, 2025: Maya Rudolph, pay attention to social demands Read More