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A Chicago teacher wrote a play about slavery. This scene has colleagues outraged: ‘Couldn’t believe what was happening’

“Very, very problematic.”

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Chicago mom suddenly stabs baby daughter to death, leaps from apartment window, cops retrieve her from sidewalk and arrest her

She's going to wish she didn't survive that fall.

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Taxes and Government Fees Make Up 25 Percent of Car Rental Fees

Travelers make easy targets for revenue-hungry officials.

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Indian student Navya Gadusu killed after minivan plunges off Chicago highway

A 25-year-old Indian student was killed while six others were injured in a road accident on Saturday on Interstate 65 near Chicago in the United States.

The Times of India

Indian student killed in road accident near Chicago in US

A tragic road accident near Chicago has claimed the life of Indian student Navya Gadusu. The collision occurred late Saturday night on Interstate 65 in Indiana. Three other individuals sustained injuries in the crash. The Indian Consulate General in Chicago confirmed the student's death and is providing support to the…

The Economic Times

Chicago families break into boutique after their teens are left without dresses for prom as shop owner suffers ‘serious mental health crisis’

Parents claim that she "started going ghost."

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Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, which faces a $300 million budget deficit.

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Final Farewell: Funeral Held in Mexico for Kevin Gonzalez After Brief Reunion With ICE-Deported Parents

Kevin Gonzalez, a terminally ill teen, reunited with his deported parents in Mexico before passing away, highlighting the emotional toll of immigration policies.

International Business Times UK

Federal jury awards $49.5m damages to family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash

Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker, was killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia

The Independent UK

Illinois Knight Rider car framed for speeding in New York City

A Kitt lookalike was filmed speeding in Brooklyn but the fine was sent to a museum where a replica is on display

The Guardian - US

US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing

A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The suit was brought by relatives of Samya Stumo, who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, the second of…

The Economic Times

Wild bald eagle hatchlings may be US city’s first for more than 100 years

Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City

The Independent UK

Chicago Man Told to Take Money Out of Bank of America by Fake US Marshals After Apple Call — Loses $69,000

A Chicago man lost $69,000 (£51,000) to scammers using AI-generated images. The incident underscores the increasing sophistication of scams and the need for vigilance.

International Business Times UK

Wheat Trading Mixed on Wednesday Morning

Wheat is trading mixed on Wednesday morning, with Chicago on a weaker note, The wheat complex was in rally mode on Tuesday, hitting the limit in a few contracts. Chicago SRW was up as little as 13 ½ cents in the deferreds to the 45 cent limit in July. Open...

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Chicago man sues animal sanctuary to return 330-Pound emotional support pig he says gave him ‘massage therapy’

A jury will make the final decision.

The Economic Times

Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released — Set times, artists, tickets, and what fans need to know about the Chicago Music Festival

Lollapalooza 2026 has released its full daily schedule, confirming performances from over 150 artists across four days in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 to August 2. Major headliners include Charli XCX, Lorde, The Smashing Pumpkins, JENNIE, Tate McRae, and The XX. The schedule helps fans plan across eight stages…

The Guardian - US

Chicago teen who pushed for parents’ release from ICE custody dies of cancer

Kevin González, 18-year-old who had terminal colon cancer, died shortly after reuniting with his parents in Mexico

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Pope Leo XIV told his bank he was the pope to avoid flying 5,000 miles from Rome to Chicago. He didn’t get the reaction he was expecting

Even the Vatican has customer service problems.

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International Business Times UK

Obama's $850M Presidential Centre Slammed for ID Checks, Called Ugly 'Dildo Building'

The Obama Presidential Center's opening announcement has reignited criticism over its design, costs, and a controversial ID policy, sparking debates on voter laws and public space use.

International Business Times UK

Mexican Billionaire Thought He Was Dealing With America's Oldest Money Dynasty — Then Lost $450M

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego was defrauded of over $450 million by Vladimir Sklarov, who posed as a loan provider for sham company Astor Capital Fund. Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on 2 May.

The Times of India

'Come in person': How a bank gave Pope Leo a reality check

Leo identified himself as Robert Prevost. The bank employee asked the required security questions, listened to him, and then delivered the verdict familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with institutional procedure: he would have to come in personally.

International Business Times UK

Chicago Woman Went From Prison To $1M Business — Now Her All-Women Firm Has $4M In Government Contracts

Traci Quinn left prison in 2020 with no money and no construction experience. Pink Hats, her all-women Chicago firm, crossed $1 million in annual revenue by 2025 and has secured over $4 million in government contracts.

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This airline will pay pilots up to $100,000 a year to move, not fly, aircraft

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.

Marie Claire

Why Whitney Leavitt Is Over 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'

The fan-favorite cast member announced her departure from #MomTok during her last performance in 'Chicago.'

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle's Secret Solo Trip Allegedly Exposed a 'Strategic Move' To Steal Spotlight From King Charles

Meghan's chicken‑coop video and low‑key Chicago visit have stirred debate over whether her public moves are heartfelt or carefully timed responses to royal headlines.

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