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Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for May 31
And that's a wrap on May! Where did the month go? While we try and figure that out, here's what happened this week: Lawmakers in Springfield have been busy as the spring legislative session comes to a close. In addition to trying to pass a spending plan without 'broad-based' taxes before Saturday's deadline, state senators are considering a huge transit bill that would address a $771 million shortfall in Chicago-area transit agencies' budgets. Two big measures have also advanced in the final days of the session. The Illinois House passed a bill that would legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill people, and state legislators voted to ban police from ticketing and fining students for minor infractions at school, a common practice uncovered in the Tribune-ProPublica investigation 'The Price Kids Pay.' The former awaits approval by the Senate and the latter now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk to be signed into law. Chicago-born Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover got some good news this week. In a controversial decision, President Donald Trump commuted his federal life sentences. But Hoover will remain in prison, serving a 200-year sentence for his state court conviction for murder. Tariffs dominated the news again this week. The president announced Sunday that the U.S. will delay its 50% tariff on goods from the European Union until July 9 to allow time for negotiations. But on Wednesday, a federal trade court blocked the administration from imposing taxes on imports under an emergency-powers law, as tariffs must typically be approved by Congress. Still, that doesn't mean they're going away quite yet. A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the president can temporarily continue collecting tariffs while he appeals the trade court's decision. For more on that, here's where things stand. Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. The announcement came shortly after the Tesla CEO criticized Trump's 'Big, Beautiful, Bill' during a CBS interview. As the billionaire returns to his business ventures, he faces some big challenges. In Chicago sports news, Caleb Williams addressed murmurings that he tried to avoid being drafted by the Bears in 2024, saying 'I wanted to come here.' In Thursday's win over the Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot broke the all-time franchise scoring record, a title previously held by her wife, Allie Quigley. And Sox fans can honor one of their own being elected pope at a celebration at Rate Field on June 14. Tickets went on sale Friday. Plus, Chonkosaurus is back! The famed snapping turtle was spotted basking in the Chicago River this week. If — like Chonk — you're looking to lounge outside in the beautiful weather this weekend, check out our patio guide for 25 spots around the city. Without further ado, here's the Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz from May 25 to 31. Missed last week? You can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week. Best of luck!
Chicago Tribune
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for May 24
This week was chillier than usual in Chicago. Luckily, we're shaping up to have a sunny and slightly warmer Memorial Day weekend. But enough about the weather! Let's review what happened this week. Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives finally got enough votes to pass President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' or the 'big, bad bill' as Democrats call it. The package is full of tax and spending cuts; it slashes hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid and prohibits the federal program from covering gender-affirming care. In the latest escalation in the president's bid to arrest and deport migrants en masse, federal agents targeted immigration courts across the country this week, including in Chicago, detaining individuals as they appeared for immigration hearings and check-ins. The Trump administration also accepted the controversial gift of a plane from Qatar and gave more details about the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense program it hopes to start building. Plus, Elon Musk appears to be less interested in politics (maybe?) as he recommitted to being Tesla's CEO for five years. The week took a tragic turn Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., when two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed near a Jewish museum. A Chicago man is charged in the killings and allegedly told a police officer he 'did it for Palestine.' In local news, Trump's Justice Department is investigating Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for alleged racially motivated hiring. A bill has stalled in the City Council that would give Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling the ability to call curfews to try to quell violence that has happened at large teen gatherings around the city. And everyone, including the mayor, has accepted that the Chicago Bears are moving to Arlington Heights. Elsewhere in Illinois, lawmakers nearing the end of their session have passed several bills, including eliminating a road test for senior drivers and ensuring that state Prisoner Review Board members are trained on domestic violence issues. U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood announced Monday that she will not enter the Democratic primary race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. And south suburban Thornton Township exited the tumultuous Tiffany Henyard-era as new officials were sworn in. Getting away this weekend? You're not alone. A record numbers of Americans are expected to travel over the holiday weekend. But if you're sticking around Chicago for Memorial Day, we've got you covered with events happening around the city as well as restaurant and bar specials. Now let's put your memory to the test. Here's the Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for the week of May 18 to 24. Missed last week? You can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week.
Chicago Tribune
17-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for May 17
What went on this week? We've got you covered with local news, national headlines and more. Let's jump in: President Donald Trump backed off of his steepest tariffs this week, as the United States and China reached a deal to significantly lower import taxes for 90 days. The market responded in kind, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices rallying. Still, many retailers are announcing price hikes as the cost of foreign-made products rises. In a series of hearings this week, the Supreme Court appeared hesitant to go all-in on the Trump administration's immigration policies. On Friday, the court rejected an appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants under an 18th century wartime law and further indicated it would uphold a block on birthright citizenship restrictions. In Illinois, Dick Durbin's retirement continues to shake up the political landscape. As local leaders jumpstart their campaigns for the empty Senate seat, several congressional races are opening up. Meanwhile, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced his candidacy to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District, entering the race against state Sen. Laura Fine and 26-year-old digital content creator Kat Abughazaleh. It's budget season and recent economic fluctuations have cast uncertainty over the Illinois budget, which needs to pass in Springfield by the end of the month. Chicago Public Schools is also battling its own budget woes, with a $529 million shortfall. The U.S. Census Bureau's annual report was released Wednesday. Chicago saw the seventh-biggest population gain of any city in the country last year — growth largely attributed to the city's influx of migrants. Tourism also boomed in 2024, a trend the city hopes will continue with the recent selection of a Chicago-born pope. In sports news, Chicago's legendary rivals — the White Sox and the Cubs — face off this weekend in the City Series. Football fans got their first glimpse at the upcoming season this week, with the NFL releasing the 2025 schedule Wednesday night. Here's a closer look at what the Bears' season holds, including game predictions from Tribune sports writers. The 'Cowboy Carter' tour is making a stop in Chicago this weekend. The first of Beyoncé's three shows at Soldier Field opened late Thursday night after a three-hour delay due to severe weather, with fans treated to music, style and spectacle. Now for the fun stuff! Here's the latest installment of the Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz, this time with excerpts and utterances from May 11 to 17. Missed last week? You can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week.
Chicago Tribune
10-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for May 10
It's been a big week for Chicagoland, especially the region's large Catholic community. Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, is not only the first American leader of the Catholic Church, but he's also a South Sider. Prevost was born at Mercy Hospital and grew up in the south suburban town of Dolton. He is also a fan of tavern-style pizza and, according to his brother, has always cheered for the White Sox. The former missionary gave his first Mass on Friday and will be formally installed as pope at a Mass on May 18. President Donald Trump appeared to retreat from his trade war this week. The U.S. made a trade deal with the United Kingdom that cuts tariffs and streamlines customs processes. The president also floated cutting Chinese tariffs to 80%. The White House announced plans Thursday to take action on an air traffic control shortage, the day before yet another radar outage at Newark airport. The administration said it will be creating six new air traffic control centers and making necessary technology upgrades. And in a series of moves this week, the president tapped a wellness influencer to be surgeon general, named Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., and fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson got the City Council to approve funding for his 'Green Social Housing' plan that he hopes will spur more affordable housing, and signaled that he wants his chief of staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, to lead Chicago Public Schools despite the fact that she lacks the proper license. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has represented Illinois' 9th Congressional District for more than 25 years, announced that she will not seek reelection next year. But while one representative is stepping down, two others are seeking higher office. South suburban U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and northwest suburban U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi threw their hats into the race to replace outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin. The Met Gala was held this week, with several Chicago athletes, including Sky player Angel Reese and Bears safety Jonathan Owens, in attendance. The theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' focused on Black dandyism. The White Sox have matched the worst 38-game start in franchise history, but there is some good news for fans: Longtime organist Nancy Faust is coming back to play at the Rate after a 15-year hiatus. That's all for this week! Test your knowledge of who said what for the week of May 4 to 10 with the Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz. Missed last week? You can find it here or check out our past editions of Quotes of the Week.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Quotes of the Week: Hacks, Grey's, NCIS: Origins, All American and More
Let's spring into some verbal rays of sunshine in TVLine's latest Quotes of the Week. In the list below — which features our picks for TV's most memorable sound bites of the past seven days — you'll find more than a dozen shows represented, including The Handmaid's Tale, NCIS, Dark Winds, All American, Ghosts, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS: Origins, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Elsbeth, Will Trent, The Neighborhood and The Four Seasons. More from TVLine Quotes of the Week: I May Destroy You, Greenleaf, Yellowstone and More Quotes of the Week: Stargirl, Blindspot, Penny Dreadful, S.H.I.E.L.D. and More Quotes of the Week: The Twilight Zone, Search Party, Yellowstone and More Also featured in this week's roundup: Jimmy Kimmel makes the most of an appearance on Hacks, The Rookie illustrates the perils of life as a middle-aged bachelor and The Voice pokes fun at Adam Levine. Plus, we've got a double dose of Andor. Scroll through the list below to see all of our picks for the week, then hit the comments and tell us if we missed any of your faves! (With contributions from Nick Caruso, Vlada Gelman, Rebecca Luther, Charlie Mason, Matt Webb Mitovich, Dave Nemetz, Kimberly Roots and Ryan Schwartz) 'My parking spot's closer to the door than yours is, you f—king loser!' Jimmy Kimmel taunts Deborah (Jean Smart) after she tries to book Kimmel fave Kristen Bell on her late-night show 'Hey, where are the salad forks?' 'I'm a 45-year-old guy who lives alone. There's one kind of fork.' If you make Tim (Eric Winter) host a dinner party, you get what you get! 'What are the chances he took these off a grave?' Celina (Lisseth Chavez) has suspicions about sus Seth's flowers 'I'm going back to Washington, D.C. tonight.' 'Well, we'll miss you.' 'That was almost funny.' 'Thank you.' Joe (Zahn McClarnon) sheds no tears over Washington's (Jenna Elfman) return to D.C. 'We're like co-workers at a nuclear facility. We sit in the same room all night monitoring different screens.' Nick (Steve Carell) offers a grim metaphor for the state of his failing marriage 'For 25%, I could try chewing glass.' Jessica (Katrina Law) and Nick consider the pay bump benefits of staying fake-married 'What if we have a small ceremony here at the chapel and then host dinner in the back room at Nicoletti's?' 'Mm, I don't know.' 'If we bring our own flowers—' 'When someone hesitates and says 'I don't know,' it means they don't want it.' During wedding planning, Jo (Camilla Luddington) encourages Link (Chris Carmack) to start picking up on marital cues 'If I say this is the greatest day of my life, does it spoil everything?' Syril (Kyle Soller) can barely contain himself after earning an 'attaboy' from Partagaz 'I'm counting on you to keep watch on these idiots.' 'It's an honor, sir.' 'Really….? It's an assignment. Calibrate your enthusiasm.' Major Partagaz (Anton Lesser) doesn't like a major suck-up 'Jordan, not so fast! You're still recovering.' 'OK, come on, the doctor just said to take it easy. He didn't say you had to treat me like a baby. [Beat] Where's my juice?' Actually, maybe Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) does want to be babied a bit while healing from his stabbing 'Vargas says just make sure to put it in a place nobody will find it.' 'Is he suggesting I shove this up…' 'He said you'd figure it out.' Stabler (Chris Meloni) briefs Reyes (Rick Gonzalez) on how to wear the tiny microphone he's just handed him 'You're under arrest for criminal harassment.' 'But I have tickets to Oh, Mary!' Elsbeth's (Carrie Preston) theater plans just got majorly thwarted 'I know I was awful once.' ''Once'? You were awful once?' Serena's (Yvonne Strahovski) attempt to make peace with June (Elisabeth Moss) fails yet again… and with good reason 'It's like Dick Van Dyke and David Beckham had a baby.' Michael Bublé shares his take on fellow coach Adam Levine's new look 'We also have an idea for an aroma we would like for you to maintain.' 'What do you mean maintain? Like a candle?' 'A perpetually 'just out of the microwave' Hot Pocket.' 'Some are calling it the Eterna-Pocket.' Hetty (Rebecca Wisocky) and Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) have a special request for Kyle (Ben Feldman) 'I would only find out later what she did for me. But that's not what made me love her. I loved her all along. I still do…. This is a story I don't tell; I can't find the words. But it never stops running through my head. The story… of her.' Narrator Gibbs (Mark Harmon) revisits how Special Agent Cecilia 'Lala' Dominguez 'saved' him 'Do I know you from somewhere?' 'I don't know. You do look familiar.' 'It's coming to me! Didn't you used to be a waitress here?' 'Ha! Yeah, maybe in another life.' Earl Jasper (Garrett Morris) mistakes Gemma (Beth Behrs) for 2 Broke Girls' Caroline Channing 'What's in the box?' 'My mother.' 'Your mom's still alive?' 'Pretty sure she didn't survive the cremation.' Let's give Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) a minute… he'll figure it out soon enough Best of TVLine Young Sheldon Easter Eggs: Every Nod to The Big Bang Theory (and Every Future Reveal) Across 7 Seasons Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now
