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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…

The Independent UK

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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.

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.

GOBankingRates

‘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.

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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…

Barchart

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

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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.

The Guardian - US

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’

The Independent UK

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.

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