Thursday, February 5, 2026

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columnists
  • by david hall
A time — and a mother — to remember: 'She is always there — just as she was in life'

Now that I am 80 years old and climbing an actuarial table, Mom’s memory blossoms in my garden of her favorite pale pink roses, creeping into the quiet of my living room at dusk. I’m flooded with memories of her boundless affection, strict but quiet parenting, and some of the questions I had failed…

weather
  • by david hall
Strong solar storm could disrupt communications, produce northern lights in US

Although forecasters predict another half-dozen solar flares will land, possibly producing an aurora at southern latitudes that include Illinois, it's unclear if any of them will be visible in the Chicago area.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Chicago Democratic convention leaders ready for anything, see no echoes of 1968 — ‘There is really … no comparison’

The Israel-Hamas war is heightening fears of unrest, but convention leaders say they’re confident in their partnerships with Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and the U.S. Secret Service.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Some key dates in Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year in office

The ongoing migrant crisis, crime, staff shake-ups, City Council turmoil — and some legislative wins for progressives — were among the highlights and lowlights of Johnson's first term.