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CDC Confirms One Child Died in Chicago Migrant Shelter Group A Strep Outbreak with 166 Positive Cases

CDC's June 2026 EID report confirms one pediatric death and 166 GAS cases in a Chicago migrant shelter outbreak, highlighting congregate shelter infectious disease risks.

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Wheat Slipping on Tuesday Morning

Wheat is trading with Tuesday AM losses across the three markets. The wheat complex was under pressure across the three markets to kick off the Monday session. Chicago SRW contracts were 6 to 8 1/4 cents in the red at the close. Open interest was down 1,478 contracts. KC HRW...

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NFL Playoff Prediction Market Insights: Jags, Bears, Cowboys on Cusp

Kalshi is offering playoff prediction markets for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys.

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Pritzker rejects Trump’s call for federal help in Chicago crime crackdown

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Trump says he can ‘fix’ Chicago crime with DC-style crackdown after weekend of violence

President Donald Trump urges Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to request federal support to tackle urban crime but has been rebuffed so far and told to spend less time on social media

The Independent UK

Heidrick & Struggles Strengthens Board with Appointment of AI and Talent Leaders Aseem Datar and Leanne Wood

CHICAGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles today announced the appointments of Aseem Datar, Corporate Vice President, AI Platform and Quantum at Microsoft, and Leanne Wood, former Chief Human Resources Officer at Vodafone, to the firm's Board of Managers, the company's governing body. The appointments follow the recent…

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Illinois EPA Declares Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago Metro Area Affecting 9.4 Million Residents in Eight Counties

Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago's 8-county metro area, affecting 9.4 million residents. Ground-level ozone at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.

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Chicago violence surge sparks Trump demand for immediate federal takeover

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The Independent UK

At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call

Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops

The Guardian - US

Trump takes aim at Chicago leaders after deadly weekend leaves city shaken

Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening

The Independent UK

Obama Center opens on high note of hope

The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening

Salon

The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris

Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama's celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

France 24

Twelve shot after people in SUV open fire on US crowd

Police in Chicago say two people inside an SUV have shot into a crowd, leaving at least 12 injured.

AAP

US mass shooting: 12 injured after 2 gunmen open fire on Chicago street crowd

Chicago witnessed a horrific mass shooting on Saturday when two individuals opened fire from an SUV, injuring at least 12 people. The incident, which occurred on Juneteenth, saw victims aged 17 to 47 rushed to hospitals. This violence adds to a disturbing trend, with over 21 people shot and four…

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‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet

The England center will finish a decorated career on Sunday as his Chicago Hounds face the California Legion seeking their first Major League Rugby crown

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Power Outages During Heat Waves Are Killers. Governor Hochul Just Deployed 5,500 Utility Workers to Stop One from Happening This Juneteenth.

NY Governor Hochul deployed 5,500 utility workers June 18 to prevent heat wave power outages. Historical NYC blackouts during heat waves killed dozens. Here's the risk and the response.

The Independent UK

Barack and Michelle Obama make surprise appearance at opening of presidential center

Awestruck guests had the opportunity to shake hands with the Obamas

The Mary Sue

Barack and Michelle Obama Fill Their New Chicago Center With A-List Stars While Pointedly Excluding a Familiar Political Rival

The former president called the center a “vibrant, living celebration of community.”

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Obama's presidential centre opens in Chicago with call to defend democracy

The Obama museum and civic center has been inaugurated in Chicago. It tells the story and cements the legacy of the former president, championning the principles of democracy. All former US presidents attended the event, as well as several celebrities. The nearly 20-acre (8-hectare) campus includes a museum featuring a…

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'A completely different story': 300 million-year-old fossils reveal the first vertebrate land dwellers weren't what we thought, researchers claim

Our ancient four-legged ancestors didn't have an amphibian-like life cycle when they began walking on land, according to a new study of rare fossils found near Chicago.

The Guardian - US

Obama Center opening stirs pride and unease for Chicago’s South Side amid displacement fears

South Siders voice concerns about gentrification, housing and affordability as they celebrate opening of the Obama Presidential Center

International Business Times UK

United Against Trump? Former Presidents Dance at Obama Center Opening After DJT Brands Project 'Total Disaster'

Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, emphasising the importance of democratic values. The event featured performances by musical icons and tributes from Michelle Obama.

The Independent UK

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gather at events across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time

International Business Times UK

Obama's Tan Suit Makes Comeback as Stephen Colbert Leads Celebrity Tribute at Chicago Presidential Centre Opening

The Obama Presidential Centre opening in Chicago saw celebrities and political figures reviving the infamous tan suit controversy, turning it into a pop culture moment rather than a political faux pas.

The Guardian - US

Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump

Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawn

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