Pete Crow-Armstrong Doubles Down on Bashing of Dodgers Fans Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled down on his bashing of fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sports Illustrated · Feb 25
Rescuer who jumped into icy Chicago lake to save baby: ‘All I did was a human act’ Lio Cundiff, who is trans, says he hopes incident shows how ‘human we are – because all I did was a human act’ The Guardian - US · Feb 25
Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict apologises as he is deported to US Tommy Schaefer to face Chicago court after deportation from Indonesia The Independent UK · Feb 25
Court Rules Chicago Is Liable for $163 Million in Overcharged Parking and Sticker Fines A 2018 class action lawsuit argued that Chicago was unlawfully overcharging residents for parking and sticker fines. Reason · Feb 24
NFL Combine Sights and Sounds Day 1: Wind Chill, the Stompers App and a Skincare Suggestion The Raiders’ GM spoke about Maxx Crosby’s future in Las Vegas. Plus, what Ben Johnson said about Chicago’s QB room and more from Indianapolis. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Oscar-winning actor confirms role in Heat sequel alongside Leonardo DiCaprio The highly anticipated prequel-sequel is set to start production in Chicago this August The Independent UK · Feb 24
“My dad said, ‘What happened to you?’ In six months I’d gone from a college-looking kid to looking like a real rock star”: From inventing the Quad Guitar to fast times with Yngwie, Michael Angelo Batio has stories for days – and no regrets Determined to be a star from age 10, his highlights include seeing Yngwie Malmsteen's first US show, joining Manowar, being saved from a stage fail by Billy Corgan, and inventing the double guitar, Quad Guitar, and over 20 signature models Guitar World · Feb 24
Trump and Melania reveal State of the Union guests including Erika Kirk as Dems invite Epstein survivors Democrats bring ICE detainees and Epstein accusers as Trump hosts Charlie Kirk’s widow The Independent UK · Feb 24
Stolen Dog Reunites with Family, Thanks To Chicago Community Picture this: Amid one of the busiest days, you make an important quick stop. You tie your beloved pet for a couple of minutes to the nearest post by the side of your stop, but on your return, he is no longer there. The panic and distress cannot be described… Times Pets · Feb 24
Chicago residents vote to name the newest snowplow ‘Abolish ICE’ in trolling of Trump Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Chicagoans for their ‘unmatched creativity’ and ‘sense of humor’ The Independent UK · Feb 24
Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy In Portland, Oregon, people wearing inflatable frog costumes – The Portland Frog Brigade – danced outside immigration offices. In Chicago, parents and neighbors walked children to and from school, forming “magic schoolbuses” for families who feared detention. The Conversation · Feb 24
Pete Crow-Armstrong Blasts Dodgers Fans Who Go to Games to 'Take Pictures and Whatever' Pete Crow-Armstrong doesn’t like Dodgers fans. But he loves Chicago. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Chicagoans name snowplow 'Abolish ICE' in annual contest Chicago voters took a jab at President Donald Trump this year when they chose “Abolish ICE” as the top choice in the “You Name a Snowplow” contest The Independent UK · Feb 23
Wheat Posting Midday Losses The wheat complex is falling back on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are fown 3 to 4 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 7 to 8 cents higher on Friday. MPLS spring wheat is trading with contracts 2 to 3 cents lower. Export Inspections data showed wheat... Barchart · Feb 23
Barchart · Feb 23 Wheat Falling Back to Kick Off Monday Wheat is trading with 2 to 6 cent losses on Monday morning The wheat complex was in rally mode to round out the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close, with March up 24 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 6...
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 21 Data center developers building private natural gas 'Shadow Grid' power plants to sidestep strained grids — off-grid GW Ranch project in Texas will reportedly use as much power as Chicago Data centers using natural gas plants to sidestep power grids at the cost of carbon emissions
Barchart · Feb 20 Wheat Rallies to Close the Week The wheat complex was in rally mode to round out the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close, with March up 24 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 6 to 9 cents higher on Friday, as March rallied 29 ¾ cents...
We Got This Covered · Feb 20 Tesla’s ‘massive switcheroo’ creates consumer nightmare — no charging, no warranty, no notice A used Tesla deal goes bad in Chicago.
The Mary Sue · Feb 20 Woman flies from Chicago to San Francisco. Then the woman behind her accuses her of reclining her seat—and takes revenge Legroom on an airplane is one of the most sought-after amenities among travelers, largely because there’s so little of it.
Barchart · Feb 20 Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning Wheat is mixed to start Friday morning trade, with Chicago leading the way higher. The wheat complex was in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 12 to 15 cents higher on the day to lead the bull’s charge. Open interest was up 1,934 contracts....
Guitar World · Feb 20 “Buddy had a stunt singer in the booth, so he could play his guitar solo live with us”: The late Michael Rhodes provided an unshakable foundation for Buddy Guy’s 2013 salute to his hometown Rhodes played his ’57 Fender P-Bass for the Meet Me in Chicago session at Nashville’s famed Blackbird studios
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Bears take ‘meaningful step’ towards leaving Chicago after key bill unanimously passes The Bears are seeking a new stadium having played at Soldier Field since 1971
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC Memorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Chicago Bears’ move to Indiana one step closer to reality after stadium vote The NFL franchise called the passage of the bill ‘the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date’
The Times of India · Feb 19 Who is Nick Fuentes, the ‘white nationalist’ provocateur even MAGA won’t touch? Nick Fuentes, 27, has evolved from libertarian teen activist to a prominent white nationalist livestreamer, building a loyal online following through provocation, digital savvy and factional battles within the Right. Deplatformed yet resilient, he has clashed with mainstream conservatives, broken with MAGA, and leveraged controversy to maintain influence disproportionate to…