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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.

Barchart

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.

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‘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 Guardian - US

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 Mary Sue

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.

The Independent UK

‘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...

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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

Rescuer who jumped into icy Chicago lake to save baby: ‘All I did was a human act’

Lio Cundiff, who is trans, says he hopes incident shows how ‘human we are – because all I did was a human act’

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Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict apologises as he is deported to US

Tommy Schaefer to face Chicago court after deportation from Indonesia

Reason

Court Rules Chicago Is Liable for $163 Million in Overcharged Parking and Sticker Fines

A 2018 class action lawsuit argued that Chicago was unlawfully overcharging residents for parking and sticker fines.

Sports Illustrated

NFL Combine Sights and Sounds Day 1: Wind Chill, the Stompers App and a Skincare Suggestion

The Raiders’ GM spoke about Maxx Crosby’s future in Las Vegas. Plus, what Ben Johnson said about Chicago’s QB room and more from Indianapolis.

The Independent UK

Oscar-winning actor confirms role in Heat sequel alongside Leonardo DiCaprio

The highly anticipated prequel-sequel is set to start production in Chicago this August

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Guitar World

“My dad said, ‘What happened to you?’ In six months I’d gone from a college-looking kid to looking like a real rock star”: From inventing the Quad Guitar to fast times with Yngwie, Michael Angelo Batio has stories for days – and no regrets

Determined to be a star from age 10, his highlights include seeing Yngwie Malmsteen's first US show, joining Manowar, being saved from a stage fail by Billy Corgan, and inventing the double guitar, Quad Guitar, and over 20 signature models

The Independent UK

Trump and Melania reveal State of the Union guests including Erika Kirk as Dems invite Epstein survivors

Democrats bring ICE detainees and Epstein accusers as Trump hosts Charlie Kirk’s widow

Times Pets

Stolen Dog Reunites with Family, Thanks To Chicago Community

Picture this: Amid one of the busiest days, you make an important quick stop. You tie your beloved pet for a couple of minutes to the nearest post by the side of your stop, but on your return, he is no longer there. The panic and distress cannot be described…

The Independent UK

Chicago residents vote to name the newest snowplow ‘Abolish ICE’ in trolling of Trump

Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Chicagoans for their ‘unmatched creativity’ and ‘sense of humor’

The Conversation

Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy

In Portland, Oregon, people wearing inflatable frog costumes – The Portland Frog Brigade – danced outside immigration offices. In Chicago, parents and neighbors walked children to and from school, forming “magic schoolbuses” for families who feared detention.

Sports Illustrated

Pete Crow-Armstrong Blasts Dodgers Fans Who Go to Games to 'Take Pictures and Whatever'

Pete Crow-Armstrong doesn’t like Dodgers fans. But he loves Chicago.

The Independent UK

Chicagoans name snowplow 'Abolish ICE' in annual contest

Chicago voters took a jab at President Donald Trump this year when they chose “Abolish ICE” as the top choice in the “You Name a Snowplow” contest

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