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‘Disgusting’, ‘garbage’: Chicago Democrat faces fury for ‘wrong place at wrong time’ remarks on Sheridan Gorman killing

A Chicago alderwoman's remarks about a murdered Loyola student, Sheridan Gorman, being in the "wrong place at the wrong time" have sparked outrage. Critics accuse her of victim-blaming, especially after police reports indicated the killer stalked the 18-year-old. The suspect, an undocumented Venezuelan migrant, has been arrested.

The Times of India

Suspect in murder of Chicago college student was released from border and police custody in 2023, ICE says

Jose Medina was arrested after he entered the country illegally in 2023, but was released. He was later arrested for shoplifting but allegedly skipped his trial

The Independent UK

‘Mind you you’re helping HER out’: Chicago man orders Girl Scout Cookies from co-worker’s daughter. Then she stabs him in the back

A Chicago man ordered five boxes of Girl Scout cookies from a co-worker’s daughter. Then she made a comment that made him feel betrayed.

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Monday briefing: What a new Guardian podcast reveals about the US justice system

In today’s newsletter: Off Duty revisits the conviction of Alexander Villa, raising troubling questions about how it was built

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan illegal Jose Medina-Medina who killed 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago entered US during Biden: DHS

The Venezuelan migrant who shot 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman dead when she was on her night stroll to see northern lights has been identified as Jose Medina-Medina. The name of the 25-year-old suspect was not earlier released as he was not charged yet.

The Times of India

Killing of Sheridan Gorman: Venezuelan migrant arrested for execution-style murder of New York teen in Chicago

A 25-year-old Venezuelan man has been arrested in connection with the execution-style murder of Sheridan Gorman, a New York teen, who was on a night stroll with her friends near Loyola University Chicago's campus. The name of the man who has not been officially charged has not been disclosed.

The Times of India

They Could Have Torn It Down – Instead They Transformed This Dated 1926 Build Into a Contemporary Family Home

In a historic home in a Chicago suburb, designer Wendy Labrum deftly honoured the house’s past while weaving in modern elements

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Woman buys American Airlines flight. Then they make her board a bus at Indiana airport—and start driving to her destination: ‘$400 for a bus ride?!’

A woman says that her work booked her a flight to Chicago—only for her to get to the airport and discover that she was taking a bus.

The Mary Sue

Chicago Transit Authority lawsuit targets federal construction funding halted last fall

The Chicago Transit Authority has filed a federal lawsuit seeking the restoration of $2 billion in commuter rail expansion funding that President Donald Trump’s administration stopped last fall

The Independent UK

Masked Gunman Opens Fire Near Loyola University Chicago Campus, Innocent Student Killed

An 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student was tragically killed in a late-night shooting near the campus. The incident has shocked the community and sparked a police investigation.

International Business Times UK

British Rapper Pete Bowditch Health Update After Mid-Air Collapse: What We Know About His Condition

British rapper Pete Bowditch is in stable condition after collapsing mid-air during a Chicago show. Here's what we know about his condition.

International Business Times UK

After Chicago Fire Said Goodbye To Firehouse 51’s Boss, Another Hero's Exit Could Be Next

The Firehouse 51 roster doesn't always stay the same.

Cinemablend

After Chicago Med Shocked Crossover Viewers With Hannah’s Pregnancy, I Loved Seeing Archer Face Some Hard Truths

He's not getting any younger.

Cinemablend

Obama takes on NBA star Anthony Edwards at basketball, ping pong and Connect Four

Barack Obama took on NBA star Anthony Edwards in a series of one-on-one sporting competitions ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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‘Whenever there’s a cop murder, there’s shenanigans’: how a PlayStation helped free a man convicted of murdering an off-duty police officer

The case of Clifton Lewis’s murder in Chicago shows that injustices sometimes result from tiny decisions. It’s also a story of people who care about justice fighting back

The Independent UK

Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton

The Independent UK

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica

The Guardian - US

Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Primaries acted as test of the style of politics voters are looking for ahead of midterms, when Democrats hope to regain control of Congress

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Roll Call

Melissa Bean likely heading back to Congress after Illinois primary win

Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats on Tuesday, with one former member taking a step toward returning to the chamber and another denied a comeback. And in an election where the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s involvement in several races was under scrutiny, the group saw…

The Independent UK

In his own words: Greg Bovino’s rise and fall as a face of Trump’s mass deportations

Bovino, 55, joined Border Patrol in 1996 and steadily rose through the ranks

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Wheat Holding Lower on Tuesday

Wheat is falling lower on so far on Tuesday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are 5 to 7 cents in the red so far. KC HRW futures are 8 to 10 cents lower at midday. MPLS spring wheat is down 5 to 6 cents in the front months on Tuesday. The...

The Guardian - US

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac

The Mary Sue

‘That is a CLEAR sign not to drink from that’: Chicago woman buys water bottle from Primark. Then she puts it in the dishwasher

Years since the Stanley Cup craze, water bottle tumblers still remain extremely popular. Nearly every retailer has some form of them in various brands, colors, and sizes making them convenient and sustainable. But how durable are they if they run through the dishwasher? If this thought has ever crossed your…

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“After the set, Hendrix came knocking on the dressing room door and said, ‘I want you to come on tour with me’”: Chicago bassist Peter Cetera reflects on signing for Columbia Records, opening for Jimi Hendrix and why Paul McCartney changed everything

The newly named Chicago were invited to open for The Experience on several dates during their 1969 US tour

International Business Times

Southwest Airlines Will Stop Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles Flights Beginning June 4

Southwest Airlines will discontinue flights to the Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles airports on June 4, 2026.

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