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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

The Independent UK

Wheat Posting Midday Losses

The wheat complex is falling back on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are fown 3 to 4 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 7 to 8 cents higher on Friday. MPLS spring wheat is trading with contracts 2 to 3 cents lower. Export Inspections data showed wheat...

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Wheat Falling Back to Kick Off Monday

Wheat is trading with 2 to 6 cent losses on Monday morning The wheat complex was in rally mode to round out the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close, with March up 24 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 6...

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Data center developers building private natural gas 'Shadow Grid' power plants to sidestep strained grids — off-grid GW Ranch project in Texas will reportedly use as much power as Chicago

Data centers using natural gas plants to sidestep power grids at the cost of carbon emissions

Tom’s Hardware

Wheat Rallies to Close the Week

The wheat complex was in rally mode to round out the week. Chicago SRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close, with March up 24 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 6 to 9 cents higher on Friday, as March rallied 29 ¾ cents...

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Tesla’s ‘massive switcheroo’ creates consumer nightmare — no charging, no warranty, no notice

A used Tesla deal goes bad in Chicago.

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Woman flies from Chicago to San Francisco. Then the woman behind her accuses her of reclining her seat—and takes revenge

Legroom on an airplane is one of the most sought-after amenities among travelers, largely because there’s so little of it.

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Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning

Wheat is mixed to start Friday morning trade, with Chicago leading the way higher. The wheat complex was in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 12 to 15 cents higher on the day to lead the bull’s charge. Open interest was up 1,934 contracts....

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“Buddy had a stunt singer in the booth, so he could play his guitar solo live with us”: The late Michael Rhodes provided an unshakable foundation for Buddy Guy’s 2013 salute to his hometown

Rhodes played his ’57 Fender P-Bass for the Meet Me in Chicago session at Nashville’s famed Blackbird studios

Guitar World

Bears take ‘meaningful step’ towards leaving Chicago after key bill unanimously passes

The Bears are seeking a new stadium having played at Soldier Field since 1971

The Independent UK

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC

Memorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina

The Independent UK

Chicago Bears’ move to Indiana one step closer to reality after stadium vote

The NFL franchise called the passage of the bill ‘the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date’

The Independent UK

Who is Nick Fuentes, the ‘white nationalist’ provocateur even MAGA won’t touch?

Nick Fuentes, 27, has evolved from libertarian teen activist to a prominent white nationalist livestreamer, building a loyal online following through provocation, digital savvy and factional battles within the Right. Deplatformed yet resilient, he has clashed with mainstream conservatives, broken with MAGA, and leveraged controversy to maintain influence disproportionate to…

The Times of India

CBS’ CIA Star Shares Why She Was ‘Literally Beyond Ecstatic’ To Join The New Show After Chicago P.D.

From One Chicago to CIA!

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The Guardian - UK

Jesse Jackson obituary

One of the US’s most prominent civil rights leaders who was a protege of Martin Luther King and a presidential hopeful

Axios

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84

He will go down in history as one of this country's most influential civil rights leaders.

The Guardian - US

ICE-free zones and blocked liquor licenses: US cities fight back against immigration raids

Cities across the US have developed novel tactics to protect their residents from federal immigration agents

The Independent UK

Teen daughter who campaigned for Chicago man detained by ICE dies from rare cancer

‘Ofelia was heroic and brave in the face of ICE’s detention and threatened deportation of her father’

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The Times of India

Who was Ofelia Torres? Chicago teen who fought for father’s release from ICE detention dies of cancer

Ofelia Torres, the 16-year-old Chicago student who publicly appealed for her father’s release from immigration detention while battling a rare cancer, has died, reports NBC news.

The Times of India

‘Devastating and surreal’: Chicago teacher speaks out after losing job over pro-ICE Facebook post

A veteran Chicago-area teacher has spoken out after resigning from his position over a Facebook post that read “GO ICE,” describing the fallout as “professionally and personally devastating and surreal.”

The Guardian - US

US teen who pushed for her father’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer

Ofelia Torres, 16, spotlighted her dad Ruben’s illegal detention last fall during Trump’s crackdown in Chicago

The Times of India

'Am not a politician anymore and can't be': Barack Obama reveals reason why 'Michelle would divorce' him

Barack Obama humorously stated that a return to elected office would likely end his marriage, crediting Michelle Obama's influence. He emphasized their post-presidency focus on empowering the next generation through the Obama Foundation, rather than seeking personal power. Their new Chicago center will embody this vision, fostering emerging leaders.

Fortune

Our K-12 school system is sending us a message: AI tools are for the rich kids

I worked in Chicago, and saw a world of difference between the North and South Side.

The Independent UK

Tara Reid speaks out months after ‘devastating’ hotel incident

The ‘American Pie’ actor claimed her drink was spiked while she was at a hotel bar in Chicago

The Independent UK

Historic Route 66 is getting a new starting point - here is where it begins

Chicago will unveil a new sign at Navy Pier marking it as Route 66’s starting point during a March 25 dedication, coinciding with the annual Toast to Harry Caray

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