I've Been Covering CBS For Years, But I Just Realized The Eye Network Is Trying To Make Its Own One Chicago Hang on a second... Cinemablend · Apr 22
Chicago woman wins $280,000 in settlement after cop knocked out her teeth. Then she starts getting death threats: ‘be hanged from a tree’ In 2025, Miracle Boyd was hit with a racist death threat calling for her to “be hanged from a tree” one day after Chicago approved a $280,000 settlement for the 2020 police assault that knocked out her front tooth. The typed letter, mailed to her organization’s West Englewood office, didn’t… The Mary Sue · Apr 21
Chicago again cancels its Cinco de Mayo parade over fears of ICE raids The threat of immigration raids led nearly half of the event’s corporate sponsors to pull their funding in 2025. Organizers said they could have operated on a reduced budget, but the risk to the community remained the primary factor in the cancellation The Independent UK · Apr 20
US Flight Delays and Cancellations Trigger Travel Nightmare Across Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Dallas US flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Atlanta and New York cause long queues, missed connections, and increased air rage. Experts cite heavy travel demand and weather as key factors. International Business Times UK · Apr 20
Woman gets on flight to Chicago. Then a ‘frat boy’ pilot gets on the intercom: ‘Can confirm many of my pilots are 23-30 years old’ A woman got onto a flight heading to Chicago. Then she heard the rather youthful voice of a “frat boy brother” on the intercom that took her by complete surprise. The Mary Sue · Apr 19
Democratic Presidential Hopeful Rahm Emanuel Breaks With Washington on Israel: 'No More U.S. Blood or Blank Checks' Jewish Democratic politician and Rahm Emanuel said on his Friday night appearance on 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' the former Chicago mayor and former Barack Obama's chief of staff argued that U.S. policy toward Israel should look a lot less exceptional. Latin Times · Apr 19
‘Possible security issue’: United Airlines flight diverted, passengers evacuated via emergency slides in Pittsburgh - watch A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'beeping noise' onboard, initially feared to be a bomb threat. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Following a thorough sweep by the FBI and bomb squad, no explosives were found, and the… The Times of India · Apr 19
They Could Have Gone Ultra-Modern — Instead, the Owners of This Chicago Apartment Chose Vintage Pieces That "Invite Conversation and Togetherness" Goesling Group transformed a rundown 19th-century condo into a sophisticated "jewel box" that's made for evening soirées and special occasions Livingetc · Apr 18
New Chicago Officer Shooting Footage Released — 'Accidental Discharge' Caused Fatal Shot, Suspect's Lawyer Claims A bodycam video of a Chicago police shooting has sparked debate over an 'accidental discharge' claim, with differing narratives from authorities and the victim's family. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Chicago Titanic museum marks disaster anniversary in the most eerie way possible, and it’s the second time it has happened This is creepy 😬. We Got This Covered · Apr 17
Chicago’s O’Hare airport told to cut 300 daily flights to reduce delays ‘We want you and your family to have the certainty that you’ll fly without endless delays and cancellations,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said The Independent UK · Apr 17
London Marathon 2026 schedule, prize money, elite fields and how to watch on TV Everything you need to know ahead of the London Marathon 2026 The Independent UK · Apr 17
Chicago Architecture Center turns 60 — and looks ahead CAC serves as a connector for the many entities vying to determine the city's built environment. Axios · Apr 17
How well do you know Chicago companies? Take this local brands quiz Can you get a perfect score naming locally-based companies? Axios · Apr 17
International Business Times UK · Apr 17 Who Is Pope Leo XIV's Brother? Bomb Threat Terror Rocks His Home After Trump Unleashes Furious Attack on the Pope A false bomb threat at Pope Leo XIV's brother's home in Chicago highlights rising political tensions, with no explosives found. The incident coincides with verbal exchanges between Trump and the Pope.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 7,000 children, one British F4 seat: The karting league tearing up motorsport’s money problem SPECIAL REPORT: FAT Karting League offers entry seats with a 95% discount. This weekend, a 16-year-old from Chicago makes his fully-funded British F4 debut. And the series has one fundamental target: dismantling motorsport’s old order. Kieran Jackson reports
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Meghan Trainor cancels entire 2026 Get In Girl Tour: ‘More than I can take on right now’ Tour was scheduled to begin on 12 June and include stops in Toronto, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Houston
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Police investigate bomb threat made at Pope Leo’s brother’s home in suburban Chicago Police did not find any explosives at the residence of John Prevost in Illinois
Bored Panda · Apr 16 54 Action Figures Turned Into Cinematic Scenes And Wild Pop Culture Mashups By This Photographer If you’ve ever looked at an action figure and thought it belonged in a movie, Chuck Eiler is already several steps ahead. Better known as Killcutter, this Chicago-based artist creates elaborate toy photographs that turn plastic characters into the stars of gritty, cinematic scenes. Using handcrafted dioramas, practical effects, carefully…
Louder · Apr 15 There's now a massive archive of thousands of indie rock gig recordings online, and it's awesome Want to listen to Nirvana, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth or The Cure gigs from the '80s and '90s? Allow us to introduce you to your favourite new online archive
We Got This Covered · Apr 14 ‘I messed up big time’: Chance encounter in Japan leaves Chicago man questioning every decision he’s ever made Random encounters can sometimes be the most meaningful.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump Hal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’
Digital Camera World · Apr 14 Leica launches special limited-edition "Chicago Edition 17" rangefinder camera, celebrating its first Illinois store – and it's expected to sell out in no time First-of-its-kind store and creative hub opens in Chicago, connecting and inspiring creators, celebrating Leica's role in photography... all with a special camera launch
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14 2026 WNBA Draft Winners and Losers: A Few Surprising Picks and One Strange Trade The league’s 30th draft certainly wasn’t short on storylines and intrigue.
We Got This Covered · Apr 13 Car flipper drives to Chicago with $60k Corvette, lets buyer take it for test drive, watches him floor it and disappear An expensive lesson learned!