Sometimes it is hard to repeat greatness. Usually, you’re lucky enough to capture the magic once, but to do it again, even for a third time, and make it even more special? That’s not so easy.
A brand new idea to improve Masters Golf Tournament
Being the dedicated and loyal reporter for The Chicago Star that I occasionally pretend to be, I meandered over to the “Hands Off” protest held at Daley Plaza on Saturday, April 5.
Dear Candid Candace: Need your advice on a career question. Not for me, but for a friend whose son quit a good paying corporate job, at the tender age of 29, in a kind of early mid-life crisis— “ I want to find a job with more meaning” type revelation.
Normally, change is hard to come by. As a sort of natural human reaction, we tend to resist change, especially when it comes to any of our grand traditions that have been with us for so long.
Sixty-eight teams started the March Madness college basketball tournament, and now just four remain.
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“Titanique,” a campy, irreverent musical comedy opened in previews on March 25, and has already been extended to July 13! We didn’t know what to expect when we attended the 100-minute (no intermission) production at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, but let’s just say it is a one-…
First weekend of March Madness basketball was good, except for too many whistles from officials
World champion boxer and successful businessman George Foreman has passed away at age 76.
I want to begin with a confession. While I was a sports mom, college basketball was entirely outside my realm. My oldest son played hockey, and my other son was registered for baseball and football, but his favorite positions were snack mom and after-practice ice cream coordinator.
Yes, the games of March Madness are about to begin, and a big part of the fun is trying to figure out who exactly will be those surprise teams—the teams that pull off unlikely upsets and make an improbable run to the Elite Eight, or maybe even the Final Four!
Truly amazing how far the ladies’ game has come. With the skill level, athleticism, and intensity of competition where it is now, I can say with more than solid certainty that I (this longtime basketball-crazed fan) enjoy the women’s game every bit now as much as the men’s.
Longtime Chicago residents, shame on you. You should know better. As for you newcomers to our great city—we will give you a pass on this one.
Think of it as the best roller coaster ride you have ever been on: a ride complete with twists, turns, screams, hollers and incredible emotional highs —along with drops that can make your stomach churn.
Frigid February is upon us. We Chicagoans “grin and bear it,” but it still is a rough road to travel. Freezing cold temperatures, a little snow and ice thrown in just to keep things interesting, not to mention wind gusts that can cut through you with the pinpoint accuracy of a surgeon’s knife.
I know this new Playboy print magazine has been very hotly anticipated. And I can understand why. When most fans had given up hope of ever seeing another Playboy magazine in print, up pops the Feb. 2025 issue after a five-year hiatus. This major decision to return to print was announced by t…
Whether seeking a spring getaway, a summer adventure, a scenic fall drive, or a cozy winter retreat, Chicagoans have no shortage of nearby destinations to explore in 2025.
Donald Trump is fulfilling his campaign promise to impose tariffs on countries he sees as threats to America's national security and economic stability with targets including China, Canada, and Mexico. While supporters argue these measures protect American jobs, critics warn of economic fall…
Depending on your perspective, Super Bowl 59 (sorry, LIX) was either a joyful celebration of the great Philadelphia Eagles team—or a complete thundering dud if you were… well, basically, any fan not from Philadelphia!
The Super Bowl is coming up Sunday, and one of the big stories surrounding the game is the advent of a new football strategy called “The Tush Push.”
For over half a year, I have been single and caught in the endless cycle of dating apps—scrolling, swiping, and second-guessing. While I’ve met some nice people along the way, the overall experience has been exhausting, plagued by superficial connections and lingering insecurities.
Chicago may be known for its chilly winters, but the season offers an exciting array of outdoor activities that allow you to experience the city in a unique way.
In case any Chicagoans have been buried under the cold and snow and haven’t been on notice—or maybe just covering their eyes from the news and politics these days—we do have a colossal battle brewing in our city.
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance—it’s the perfect time to get creative with a little payback. If your ex is still on your mind, why not send them a gift they’ll never forget? From creepy critters to glittery chaos, here are the most delightfully petty gifts to give your ex this Feb. 14.
Columbus, Ohio, celebrates Tuesday, as their beloved Buckeyes won the national championship Monday night with a 34-23 victory over the game, but overmatched, Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
I know it sounds nuts, but ice fishing is far from the crazy, uncomfortable ordeal you think it is.
Maybe never before in our football-infested sports’ fans lives has therebeen an extended period of great football as the five days that have justpassed.
Most Chicago sports fans are well aware that last year was amongst the most brutal, in an already pretty dismal recent years sports scene, in our beautiful city.
Dear Candid Candace: Happy New Year Candid Candace! I have a dilemma that I’m hoping you can help me with. Many folks go to therapy nowadays and while I was brunching with a girlfriend last weekend, she mentioned that during her next session, instead of talking about a horrific break up wit…
Just for the fun of it, Chicago Star imagines what it would be like to talk to the Bears’ next head coach, whoever he is.
Depending on the speed and efficiency of our award-winning Chicago Star editorial team, by the time you read this, you will have already survived the toughest day of the entire calendar year.
No, despite the headline, this is not going to be your typical “it’s a new year, so bring in a new attitude” column. Although nothing is wrong with those, and any kind of motivation to improve one’s outlook on life is not to be minimized. However in this month’s column, we take a slightly di…
Gym managers say setting smaller goals along the way helps by Mat Cohen You’re not alone. According to Strava, a social network for athletes, most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions past Jan. 12. That’s when, just nearly two weeks after the start of the year, lack of motivation…
The assignment seemed quite simple. I was told to investigate the new “spring-loaded gym shoe” that can make you jump higher, especially for basketball players.
Winter in Chicago is a beast all its own. The biting wind, the icy streets, and the bone-chilling temperatures make it nearly impossible to focus on anything other than survival.
As we are all painfully aware, and as the year 2024 winds down in a “way-too-fast-I-can’t-believe-it-went-by-so-quickly” way, we decided to take a closer look at the sad current state of our beloved Chicago sports teams.
I am a proud member of the Pinch and Poke club. I am using Mounjaro to tackle my diabetes and, fingers crossed, shed a few pounds along the way.
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to be more truthful. It’s not like I’m some huge liar, but I do act excited for things I don’t want to go to and sometimes I’ll agree with people just to end conversations. Maybe my resolution isn’t to be more truthful per se, maybe it’s to be more like th…
We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when the thought hits: one more gift to buy—and no time to buy it.
The DePaul basketball team, under brand-new first-year coach Chris Holt man, is showing that the foundation to this rebuild is solid and “the walls” are going up quickly.
Watching the news while making my morning coffee has left me with a sad, half-brewed cup of cold sludge sitting abandoned on my Keurig and a mood thoroughly trashed.
It’s hard for me to figure out. I am an optimistic, generally happy-go-lucky guy by nature, who as a kid used to absolutely love the Christmas season. So, why now does the beginning of another holiday season hit me with equal parts fear, trepidation, anxiousness and malaise, with a slight do…
While soaking up the season's wonderful holiday spirit, I recently received an email blast listing a suggestion for a holiday gift
Dear Candid Candace: I have a holiday dinner cooking quandary for you. Our family always hosts a big Christmas dinner. I am always amazed at the amount of cooking, shopping, preparation and planning—not to mention time and effort it takes to put it all together—for the relatives and other f…
As the holiday season arrives, I find myself wrapped in a flurry of nostalgia, joy, and a deep sense of gratitude for the magic of Christmas. For me, the holiday isn’t merely about twinkling lights or perfectly wrapped presents (although I love this too), but rather a time to reflect, connec…
A week before Thanksgiving, I was on my way to a Friendsgiving celebration. Friendsgiving, which I’ve also called “Gen-X Thanksgiving”—back in the 1990s — is a gathering of friends for the Thanksgiving holiday that takes place either in lieu of or in addition to regular Thanksgiving festivities.
I am going to go all “adults only” on you with this next comment, so make sure no little kiddies are peering over your shoulder as you read this.
For the first time ever, the college football playoffs will include 12 teams. The pairings and brackets have finally been set—and now off we go.
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When I think of winter, I think of hot chocolate, cozy fireplaces and sweater weather. And of course, like so many of us in Chicago, fresh snow falls and winter activities are my favorite! Spending time outdoors in the winter, especially when there is snow, is a rare treat for some, but not …
Truer words were never said. And never are they more relevant than they are during the holidays, when many of us are thrown together with family and friends we may not have seen since last year’s family gathering—and for good reason.
We are just entering the oft-muddled plethora of feel good, sentimental, slightly sappy holiday movies, which seem to come at us this time of year like a herd of army ants marching toward a piece of fallen hamburger.
