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MYSTERIOUS: Chicago - What They Never Told You

Police investigate bomb threat made at Pope Leo’s brother’s home in suburban Chicago

Police did not find any explosives at the residence of John Prevost in Illinois

The Independent UK

54 Action Figures Turned Into Cinematic Scenes And Wild Pop Culture Mashups By This Photographer

If you’ve ever looked at an action figure and thought it belonged in a movie, Chuck Eiler is already several steps ahead. Better known as Killcutter, this Chicago-based artist creates elaborate toy photographs that turn plastic characters into the stars of gritty, cinematic scenes. Using handcrafted dioramas, practical effects, carefully…

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There's now a massive archive of thousands of indie rock gig recordings online, and it's awesome

Want to listen to Nirvana, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth or The Cure gigs from the '80s and '90s? Allow us to introduce you to your favourite new online archive

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‘I messed up big time’: Chance encounter in Japan leaves Chicago man questioning every decision he’s ever made

Random encounters can sometimes be the most meaningful.

We Got This Covered

MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump

Hal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’

The Independent UK

Leica launches special limited-edition "Chicago Edition 17" rangefinder camera, celebrating its first Illinois store – and it's expected to sell out in no time

First-of-its-kind store and creative hub opens in Chicago, connecting and inspiring creators, celebrating Leica's role in photography... all with a special camera launch

Digital Camera World

2026 WNBA Draft Winners and Losers: A Few Surprising Picks and One Strange Trade

The league’s 30th draft certainly wasn’t short on storylines and intrigue.

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Car flipper drives to Chicago with $60k Corvette, lets buyer take it for test drive, watches him floor it and disappear

An expensive lesson learned!

We Got This Covered

‘He Ubers To The Bank’: Man Drives To Chicago To Sell His Corvette For $60,000. Then The Buyer Pulls A Wild Stunt

A car flipper says he drove seven hours to sell his Corvette Z06 to a buyer in Chicago who showed up to the meeting with a small bag of cash, asked to take the car for a test drive, and then simply drove off with it. Now the seller is…

Motor1

The underrated Midwest city that offers a little something for everyone: From its crowd-less beaches to rich food scene

Milwaukee is often overshadowed by Chicago, but this city boasts everything from great beaches to cultural wonders and a vibrant culinary scene

The Independent UK

Chicago woman left stranded in Spain next to a Burger King by airline. But the nightmare didn’t end there

It is time to hound customer service.

We Got This Covered

Chicago woman forced onto standby by a major European airline, left in the middle of Spain with a 2-star ‘solution’. Then it gets worse

Chicago-based content creator Maria Wiedeman was stranded in Spain after TAP Air Portugal overbooked her flight and forced her onto standby. It was a frustrating situation that turned a planned trip into a series of travel headaches. Maria shared her unfortunate experience in a brief video on TikTok, highlighting how…

The Mary Sue

Chicago teachers want no school on May Day, testing the city's mayor and school leaders

A tangled political fight over whether Chicago’s public schools will hold classes on May Day has unraveled in the nation’s third-largest city

The Independent UK

White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime fan of the baseball team

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After Chicago Med Had To Get ‘Permission’ From Dick Wolf For Dr. Charles’ Trippy Episode, Oliver Platt Shared Why The Ending Made Sense

This was a trip from start to finish.

The Independent UK

Watch: Sinitta slams Gemma Collins’ Chicago role in I’m a Celeb clash

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Evening Standard

Gemma Collins clashes with Sinitta as tensions rise in I’m A Celeb camp

In a preview of Thursday’s episode, the reality TV star continues to struggle with life in the jungle.

Evening Standard

Gemma Collins makes tearful confession and tensions rise in I’m A Celeb camp

In a preview of Thursday’s episode, the reality TV star continues to struggle with life in the jungle.

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String Of Inmate Fatalities Baffles Chicago Authorities Until They Discover Prisoners’ Bizarre Use For Books

The investigation started when a 57-year-old inmate, Thomas Diskin, was found lifeless in his cell, with no evidence of foul play or an accident.

The Conversation

The good life requires two things, self-knowledge and friends – you can’t have one without the other

Friends can help us with all kinds of things in life. How could I forget moving that piano for friends in Chicago? Fortunately, none of us ended up in the ER.

Euronews

From Nirvana to Tracy Chapman: A fan's recordings of over 10,000 concerts are being preserved online

A music fan from Chicago taped thousands of concerts over four decades. These recordings are now being uploaded to an online archive that can be freely accessed.

Cinemablend

Chicago Fire’s New Boss Is Putting The Heat On Severide, But I’m Just Glad Stella Is Finally Catching A Break

Chief Hopkins is complicating Firehouse 51 for Stellaride.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Notes: Keldon Johnson’s Role, Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future

Plus, why Michael Malone would take a college head coaching role, whether Billy Donovan will remain in Chicago and who the Trail Blazers could look to as their next coach.

The Independent UK

Route 66 – from Chicago to Los Angeles – marks its 100th anniversary

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The Independent UK

Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

In 1989, an up-and-coming band called Nirvana played in Chicago. Aadam Jacobs was there

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