Wednesday, August 20, 2025

An autopsy shows that the shot that killed Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera struck her from behind through an opening in her bullet proof vest. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are at odds over vaccine recommendations for children. NASCAR has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring a new street course in San Diego and the return of Chicagoland Speedway in suburban Joliet. Plus, Chicago’s love for Korean skincare might be facing a setback. A new trade deal between the U.S. and South Korea includes a 15 percent tariff on Korean goods, meaning the beauty products may get pricier or harder to find. Sun-Times money desk reporter Mariah Rush joined WBEZ’s Araceli Gomez-Aldana to break down changes in Chicago’s K-Beauty scene.