Woman in Bali ‘suitcase’ murder pleads guilty in US A US woman has pleaded guilty in a Chicago court to helping kill her mother during a holiday on the Indonesian island of Bali in 2014. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
From gun violence to great composers: Meet our Student Podcast Challenge finalists In its fifth year, our contest received more than 3,300 entries from around the country – and we've narrowed it down to 13 middle school and 13 high school finalists. WEKU · Jun 16, 2023
Gage Park field house to serve as respite center for hundreds of migrant men Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said he volunteered the field house —possibly through Dec. 31 — because “stagnation has to come to an end.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
Picture Chicago: 11 of the best Sun-Times photos this week Politically connected businessman James T. Weiss was found guilty of bribing two Illinois lawmakers, thousands turned out for the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade in Humboldt Park, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered Northwestern graduates advice he learned from “The Office.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
Johnson vows to ‘rebuild the social contract’ with Black Chicago, starting by building memorial to Burge torture victims “Under my watch, we will make sure that the brutal history of police brutality is fully addressed,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Friday said before the Juneteenth flag was raised in Daley Center Plaza. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
From tuba concerto to ‘Mission: Impossible’ — CSO and Riccardo Muti achieve splendidly lighthearted program A lively, engrossing program offered multiple insights into the maestro’s conducting style and what he has accomplished in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
Air quality levels remain good as low-hanging clouds cover the region “We’re not getting into levels like what happened a few weekends ago,” according to NWS meteorologist Ricky Castro. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
Chicago police sergeant fired for role in botched raid where Black woman was handcuffed nude A Chicago police sergeant has been fired for his role in a botched 2019 raid at the home of a Black woman who was handcuffed while naked after police officers were sent to the wrong address The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
When your kids love ‘Mars Attacks!’ Chicago tattoo shop owner figured you need a mural with aliens Created by two CAB graffiti crew members, the characters were inspired by the 1996 sci-fi comedy. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
Son of Chicago-area woman on probation for Jan. 6 Capitol riot now charged in the same attack Nicholas Von Keudell faces a range of charges, including disorderly conduct in a Capitol building. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
40 years in the making: Behind the scenes at Daniel James’ Wrigley Field first pitch before Bellator 297 After more than 40 years as a Chicagoan, Daniel James finally went inside one of the city's most iconic landmarks before Bellator 297. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023
Some breast cancer treatments can limit effectiveness of weight loss medications: Study According to a new study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., breast cancer treatments known as aromatase inhibitors may reduce the effect of weight reduction therapies. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 16, 2023
Bellator 297 live and official results, video stream from Chicago Bellator 297 takes place Friday in Chicago with two title fights. Join us for a live video stream and official results at 6 p.m. ET. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023
Bellator 297 discussion thread Bellator 297 takes place Friday in Chicago, and you can discuss the event at the MMA Junkie Forums. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 Tracy Baim: Finding my niche early in the gay press By 1984, after graduating with a journalism degree — and being a very out lesbian — I knew mainstream newsrooms were not for me. I was not going back into the closet for my career.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 Are guaranteed-income programs working? Thousands of Chicago and Cook County residents got $500 a month the past year. They say the money provided a cushion but wasn’t enough to help them get ahead.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 How guaranteed-income programs helped these Chicago-area residents Four people who have received $500 monthly over the last year — no strings attached — talk about how they used the additional cash.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 In Woodlawn, Naomi Davis planted a seed that now will help find green solutions to help Black communities Her Blacks in Green organization is getting $10 million from the Biden administration to help build on her efforts and expand them across the Midwest.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 How Chicago LGBTQ+ and straight media trailblazers paved the way for this column A journalist’s coming-out story in the 1970s. Straight reporters taking on the gay beat. Where are we now?
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 A body in a suitcase, Bonnie and Clyde fantasy and baby born in Bali prison: The chilling case of Heather Mack As Chicago woman Heather Mack pleads guilty over the killing of her socialite mother Sheila von Weise-Mack at a 5-star Bali resort in 2014, America remains horrified by the case involving a Bonnie and Clyde fantasy, a body stuffed in a suitcase and a baby born behind bars. Rachel Sharp…
Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023 The Who’s Pete Townshend tells the story behind ‘Tommy,’ now reinvented at Chicago's Goodman Theatre CHICAGO — In the beginning, there was no pinball wizard.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023 Talking Blackness, self-love and legacy with Dewayne Perkins, the mind behind ‘The Blackening’ CHICAGO — Not gonna lie, Dewayne Perkins, the multi-hyphenate entertainer (comedian, writer, actor, producer) has been on the Tribune’s radar for quite some time.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023 My worst moment: Why Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Terry Kinney doesn’t perform onstage anymore CHICAGO — Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney has returned to the theater to direct a play called “Another Marriage,” opening later this month.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023 Paul Sullivan: Could the Bears choose a suburb other than Arlington Heights as their new home? 20 more sites for a potential stadium. CHICAGO — Your suburb could be home to a professional football team, making it the envy of all your neighbors.
Homes & Gardens · Jun 16, 2023 Designer Profile: Amy Kartheiser We caught up with the Chicago-based principal interior designer about her career, past, present and future