MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday at the Republican National Convention to accept his party’s nomination again and give his first speech since he was cut off mid-sentence by a flurry of gunfire in an assassination attempt at … Continued
At first glance, the policy sounds absurd, especially to many Americans: In Sweden, grandparents are now eligible for government subsidies to babysit their grandchildren. As a proud grandparent myself, I would be willing to pay to babysit my grandkids. (I … Continued
Overshadowed by the wonderings about President Joe Biden’s vigor was the actual purpose of the NATO alliance’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington last week. It marked three quarters of a century since Harry Truman hosted leaders of 10 nations from … Continued
Local chef on national TV alert: Chef Brian Ingram of Hope Breakfast Bar, The Gnome and The Apostle Supper Club will be on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” on Aug. 1. The chef will be cooking — what else? — … Continued
After a long pause — and a complete refresh — Forepaugh’s is coming back. The storied Irving Park restaurant closed temporarily in 2019 after the sudden death of chef Kyle Bell and never reopened after the pandemic. Bruce Taher, president … Continued
Today is Thursday, July 18, the 200th day of 2024. There are 166 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 18, 1976, at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Nadia Comaneci of Romania became the first gymnast … Continued