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Sports helped shape Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
15+ min ago (770+ words) The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson stood mesmerized on the baseline, intently watching the Chicago Bulls warm up before an NBA playoff game against the Indiana Pacers. He was comfortable and at ease in an atmosphere that clearly offered a familiar environment…...
Naperville News Digest: Self-operating mowers OK’d for city golf courses; ‘Preserve the Moment’ photo contest starts
22+ min ago (212+ words) Autonomous lawn mowers might become a fixture at the Naperbrook and Springbrook golf courses. The Naperville Park Board has approved the purchase of two Toro Turf Pro 500SL Autonomous Mowers from Reinders Inc. for $76,757, less than the $80,000 budgeted. Golf staff believe…...
Rubio planea informar a Netanyahu sobre diálogos EEUU-Irán en Israel la próxima semana
22+ min ago (480+ words) Por MATTHEW LEE y KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Rubio tiene previsto reunirse con Netanyahu el 28 de febrero, seg'n los funcionarios, quienes hablaron a condici'n de guardar el anonimato con el fin de poder detallar planes de viaje que a'n no se han…...
Chicago funeral arrangements set for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson
30+ min ago (486+ words) A day after the Rev. Jesse Jackson's death, officials with the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition announced funeral arrangements for the Chicago-based civil rights icon and presidential candidate. Thursday, February 26, 2026 Public visitation at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Location: 930 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 Time:…...
Highland doctor gets 8 years for billing fake sinus procedures
39+ min ago (249+ words) A Highland doctor was sentenced to just over eight years Wednesday for bilking nearly $22 million from the U.S. government for non-existent sinus procedures. Bethany Cataldi, 54, of Chesterton, pleaded guilty in July to healthcare fraud. U.S. District Judge Gretchen Lund sentenced her to…...
Bruce Meyer elevated to MLBPA interim executive director after Tony Clark’s forced resignation
46+ min ago (793+ words) SURPRISE, Ariz. " Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players association on Wednesday, a day after Tony Clark's forced resignation. It was a move for continuity ahead of the likely start in April of what figures…...
‘I would definitely fly them less:’ Southwest customers grouse about new seating reality
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (850+ words) Todd, a Republican media consultant who frequently flies for work, said he paid for seat in row two before attempting to move one row back " in order to spread out after a passenger had purchased the middle seat next to…...
Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins is learning in his first taste of big-league camp
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (461+ words) MESA, Ariz. " Jaxon Wiggins" first live batting practice of spring training provided a great challenge for the Chicago Cubs" top pitching prospect. On a backfield at the Cubs" complex Friday, the 24-year-old right-hander faced off against first baseman Michael Busch…...
Afternoon Briefing: Illinois judge rules boneless wings are still wings
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (323+ words) In an opinion heavy on chicken puns, a district court judge ruled that the boneless wings at Buffalo Wild Wings could indeed be called wings. The order, in a lawsuit filed by a Chicago man in 2023, was dripping with skepticism…...
Brothers Oliver and Otis Davis find success together at Brother Rice. Next stop? State. ‘A beautiful thing.’
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (672+ words) Oliver and Otis Davis have a bit of a sibling rivalry going on, to be sure. But the Brother Rice wrestling teammates are also each other's biggest supporters. And with only one season together, senior Oliver and freshman Otis wanted…...