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Winding a personal path through Starved Rock and the recovery of bald eagles

Bald eagles have made a remarkable recovery from near extinction and it shows around Chicago and Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Always late, everything smells like weed and more: Here’s what nearly 2,000 CTA riders say about riding the L and buses

In an unscientific WBEZ survey of regular Chicago commuters, many said service, safety and cleanliness have gotten worse since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Community cycling groups celebrate after receiving new year funding boost

Go Cycle Glasgow have announced the recipients of their £160,000 fund with 29 community groups being successful in winning a share of the fund for…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

The Nottinghamian: Cracks found in Slab Square and historic pub revamp

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Wednesday, January 18.

Nottingham Post · Jan 18, 2023

Harley Taps Foo Fighters And Green Day To Headline Homecoming Event

Harley-Davidson announces its 120th-anniversary Homecoming event with pop punk band Green Day and post-grunge rockers Foo Fighters headlining the festivities.

RideApart · Jan 18, 2023

A festival for van life nomads is coming to Tampa Bay

If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving a mundane life behind and exploring the country in a van, the Florida Van Life Gathering is for you.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

Frustration over cracked slabs in Nottingham's Old Market Square

Nottingham City Council said organisers of Winter Wonderland would be responsible for the costs of any repair and the event post-inspection is due to take place next week

Nottingham Post · Jan 18, 2023

Disney, Universal report heart issues, falls on attractions

Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando suffered heart issues, a seizure and falls while on rides at the theme parks, the state’s quarterly injury report revealed Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 17, 2023

Commentary: Imagining how a wilder LA and its rivers would have handled this rain

When Los Angeles finds itself at the mouth of an atmospheric river, I like to imagine watching the storm from a mountaintop. I have a particular one in mind — Muir Peak, which reaches a modest 4,688 feet in elevation but offers a starker view of the L.A. Basin than…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 17, 2023

Saving Chicago’s sacred places is a civic duty

Every sector of society— government, philanthropy, the arts, business, academia — has a stake in the future of Chicago’s sacred places. Landmark designation is only one piece of this puzzle.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023