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My First $1 Million: Retired Physician, 52, Chicago

Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family comes together for final goodbye after US presidents share tributes

The poignant event at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters served as a powerful call to action

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama raises eyebrows again by skipping Jesse Jackson’s memorial service

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama all attended the Chicago ceremony

The Independent UK

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Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden

Thousands in Chicago honored civil rights ‘champion’ who ‘stepped forward again and again’, Obama said

The Guardian - US

The holy grail of '90s post-hardcore, Fugazi's fabled In On The Kill Taker sessions with Steve Albini, has finally been released 34 years after being shelved

Fugazi's Albini Sessions is available now to purchase for a brilliant cause

Louder

Three former presidents honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at memorial service but Trump is notably absent

Trump didn’t attend despite sharing a glowing tribute to Jackson after his death

The Independent UK

Three former US presidents to attend Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial

A celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is scheduled to take place in Chicago Friday, with three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, and elected officials expected to attend. The event, honoring the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, follows memorial services held in Chicago and…

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Chicago P.D. Showrunner Shares Why Upstead’s Crossover Ending Was An ‘Easy Pitch’ To Tracy Spiridakos And Jesse Lee Soffer

The actors were on board with what went down for Upton and Halstead.

Cinemablend

Chicago woman gets hired at Hooters. Then she reveals all the starter uniforms they give her during onboarding

A Chicago woman just got hired at a Hooters location in the Chicago area. Now, she’s spilling what an average Hooters girl gets in their starting haul.

The Mary Sue

One Chicago Bosses Hype What Was ‘Literally Death-Defying’ For The Crossover Event, Plus An Actual Airplane And Returning Fan Favorites

It'll take the heroes from three shows (and two former stars) to tackle this crisis.

Cinemablend

Wheat Falling on Wednesday Morning

Wheat is showing losses across the three markets, with Chicago leading the way lower. The wheat complex was mixed on Tuesday, with hard red contracts pushing higher gains. Chicago SRW futures closed 2 to 4 cents lower on Tuesday. Open interest was down 2,498 contracts. KC HRW futures were 3...

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Does One Chicago’s Halstead Need To Be Redeemed After How He Left? The EP Opened Up About Getting ‘More Time’ In The Crossover

What's up with Upstead in the three-hour crossover?

Cinemablend

Chicago woman goes to PetSmart. Then she sees someone abandoned a puppy and left it in a shopping cart: ‘I hope the store has good cameras’

We all know the feeling you have in your chest when you see a puppy out in public that is eagerly waiting for your attention, overflowing with affection, almost commanding you to come over and give it pets. You glance up at the owner to see if it’s OK that…

The Mary Sue

Chicago Board of Trade Wheat Futures: Is a Sustained Rally Brewing?

Geopolitics alert: The 2026 US-Israel-Iran conflict has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, spiking oil & freight costs. Higher energy = pricier fertilizer/transport → potential floor under wheat prices.

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10 ZIP Codes Where Renters Can Afford To Buy a Home — And 10 Where They Can’t

The cost of purchasing a home has become so prohibitive that the median age of first-time buyers rose to 40-years-old in 2025, the oldest age ever recorded.

The Guardian - US

‘He had a radiating aura’: Chicagoans say goodbye to hometown civil rights hero Jesse Jackson

Jackson’s body lay in repose at his Rainbow/Push Coalition headquarters as thousands visited to pay their respects

The Mary Sue

Woman says drunk woman fell over in Chicago restaurant. Then the server says something shocking

A Chicago woman had an unusual experience when dining at an Italian restaurant. That’s because a woman nearby bumped into her date multiple times throughout the night and fell into her own appetizer midway through service.

The Independent UK

People pay their respects to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, in photos

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began in Chicago, before events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born, to honor his long civil rights legacy. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at 84.

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‘The lemonade impact’: Cheesecake Factory worker fired on their first day after a spill soaks a kid

You’d wanna sit down for this, lest you fall off the chair laughing. User @rilettepeterson on TikTok is narrating their experience of working at The Cheesecake Factory in Chicago, and it is far from being usual. In the video, which they uploaded to the platform on November 17, 2025, Rilette…

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Wheat Rallying as Traders Look to Close Out February

Wheat is shooting higher across the three markets on Friday morning, as the winter wheats are leading the charge. The wheat complex was mixed on Thursday, as some contracts found some late-day strength. Chicago SRW futures were up 4 to 6 cents in the front months. Open interest was up...

The Independent UK

Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend's mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges

A Chicago man accused of helping his then-girlfriend kill her mother during a vacation in Indonesia has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the United States

The Independent UK

Jesse Jackson memorial services begin at civil rights icon’s Chicago headquarters

He will not lie in honor at the United States Capitol rotunda after Mike Johnson denied the request

The Guardian - US

The Indiana Bears? Why an interstate move for a cherished NFL team may work out

An exit from Soldier Field could lead the Bears across state lines. But it could help revive a once thriving area and the team would still be in most fans’ orbit

The Independent UK

Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy

Sports Illustrated

Pete Crow-Armstrong Doubles Down on Bashing of Dodgers Fans

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled down on his bashing of fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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