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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.

International Business Times UK · May 7

'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.

The Times of India · May 7

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.

International Business Times UK · May 5

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends special event for Godson in Chicago

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made a solo trip to Chicago, Illinois over the weekend (02-03.05.26) to attend a special event marking a major milestone in her Godson's life.

BANG Premier · May 4

Whitney Leavitt Has Officially Quit Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Just After S5 Resumed Filming

Turns out she'd been dropping very public hints that she was about to bail on the show.

Pedestrian.tv · May 4

Illinois Seniors Could Lose Free Chicago Transit Benefits If They Don’t Enroll in This Program

If you’re an Illinois senior who relies on public transportation in Chicago, there’s a critical detail you can’t afford to overlook. Many older adults assume...

Saving Advice · Apr 30

Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour presale begins today – here’s how to get your tickets

Olivia Rodrigo has announced "The Unraveled Tour," a massive 65-date global tour that will span across North America, Europe, and the UK, serving as support for her forthcoming third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which is slated for release on June 12. Promoted…

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Aubrey Plaza, Orlando Bloom and Jake Johnson star in this underrated Netflix rom-com with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating

Joe Swanberg's half-hour "Easy" series follows diverse Chicagoans as they navigate issues around modern love — here's why you should tune in on Netflix.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 28

Chicago Man Turned $2,300 Side Hustle Into $2M Business Mailing 'History' — Then Landed Shark Tank Deal

Ari Siegel's History By Mail, a subscription service for historical document replicas, secured a Shark Tank deal after reaching $2 million in revenue. The company plans further expansion.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

Chicago man gets accused of stealing from the grocery store, then they rewind the security footage and go ‘OH’: ‘Someone put it there on purpose’

Grocery shopping is usually a mundane chore. But for Chicago creator Christian Cooks (TikTok/@christiancooks99), a quick “in and out” trip turned into a wild security interrogation.

The Mary Sue · Apr 27