Tribune newspaper news headlines today
Here are some of the top news headlines from the Chicago Tribune newspaper for today:
National News
- "Biden to visit Texas, survey storm damage" - President Joe Biden will visit Texas today to survey the damage from the devastating winter storm that has left millions without power or water.
- "Senate votes to advance COVID-19 relief bill" - The Senate has voted to advance a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes direct payments to individuals and funding for vaccines and testing.
- "Trump's impeachment trial to begin next week" - The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin next week, with the Senate expected to vote on whether to convict him of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Local News
- "City's COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramp up" - The city of Chicago is ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with new vaccination sites opening and expanded hours at existing sites.
- "Police investigate fatal shooting in West Side" - Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting on the West Side that left one person dead and another injured.
- "CTA to increase service on some bus routes" - The Chicago Transit Authority is increasing service on some bus routes to help alleviate congestion and reduce wait times.
Sports
- "Cubs' Bryant, Rizzo agree to contract extensions" - The Chicago Cubs have agreed to contract extensions with stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, keeping the duo with the team through the 2022 season.
- "Bulls' LaVine to miss several games with injury" - Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is expected to miss several games with a knee injury, the team announced.
- "White Sox sign free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel" - The Chicago White Sox have signed free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel to a one-year contract, the team announced.
Business
- "Amazon to open new fulfillment center in Chicago" - Amazon is opening a new fulfillment center in Chicago, creating hundreds of jobs and expanding its presence in the city.
- "US economy adds 49,000 jobs in January" - The US economy added 49,000 jobs in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as the country continues to recover from the pandemic.
- "Stocks rise as investors await stimulus package" - Stocks rose on Wall Street today as investors await the passage of a stimulus package and the potential for further economic growth.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the current news cycle.