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Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2022

Picture Chicago: This week in 13 photos

Jesse White makes his last public appearance as Secretary of State and former First Lady Michelle Obama visits Chicago on her book tour to talk with David Letterman.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2022

Group of strangers rent van and drive 10 hours together after flight cancelled

After their flight from Orlando to Knoxville, Tennessee, US, was cancelled, 13 passengers couldn't wait the two days until the next flight and opted to rent a van and drive the 10 hours north instead

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Is Hulu's 'Merry Kiss Cam' Duluth's Duluthiest movie?

DULUTH, Minn. — A romantic montage early in a new Hulu holiday movie finds its couple cuddling while strolling on Superior Street, sharing popcorn at Duluth Candy Co., and peeking from the windows of the train on the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Chicago casino won’t be a ‘glitzy Las Vegas strip joint’ but a ‘series of experiences,’ developers say

CHICAGO — Plans to build a permanent casino and entertainment district in Chicago’s River West continue to evolve based on feedback from residents, Bally’s officials said at a community engagement meeting for the project Monday evening.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 6, 2022

As a sacred minnow nears extinction, Native Americans of Clear Lake call for bold plan

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Spring runs of a large minnow numbering in the millions have nourished Pomo Indians since they first made their home alongside Northern California’s Clear Lake more than 400 generations ago.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 6, 2022

Cherokee Nation wants to send a delegate to the House – it's an idea older than Congress itself

In 1835, the Cherokee Nation was promised a delegate in Congress as part of the same treaty – Treaty of New Echota – that led to the death of thousands on the Trail of Tears. Nearly 200 years later, the Cherokee are still fighting to make that promise a reality.

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2022

Jackson, Adams bridges over Kennedy reopened as Jane Byrne Interchange work nears end after 9 years

Later this month, the Jackson ramp and the Adams ramp to the outbound Kennedy will also reopen, providing access to Washington Boulevard and Madison and Lake streets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022

This Florida tourist spot can’t catch a break. First came Hurricane Ian, then a big crash

MIAMI — Tin City is one of those tourist spots that’s easy to forget about.

Miami Herald · Dec 5, 2022

Under 21? Here are some things you can do on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS — Let’s face facts. Not everyone who visits the Las Vegas Strip is old enough to drink or gamble, even if the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s latest ads might want you to believe otherwise.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022