Chicago had a lovely fall weekend without the Bears, but plenty of other sports kept fans engrossed. From baseball playoffs to college football, hockey, and NFL games, the city was buzzing. Here are some key observations and fun facts from the weekend. The Blackhawks haven't secured a deal with CHS
The National Hurricane Center has its eyes on two tropical systems—Hurricane Oscar and Tropical Depression Nadine. Hurricane Oscar is close to the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to pass near the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. It may bring heavy rain and windy conditions to these
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" has burst onto the scene, sparking interest in the upcoming Oscar race. The sequel to the 2000 Best Picture winner "Gladiator" has been screened for AMPAS and SAG voters in Los Angeles. Many are hoping this could finally be Scott's year to win an Academy Award. The film
Gladiator II had its first screening recently, and the reactions are already making waves on social media. The sequel to the 2000 blockbuster, directed by Ridley Scott, follows a grown-up Lucius Verus II, nephew to emperor Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix in the original. Lucius, now portrayed by
The much-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 classic, Gladiator, has finally hit the screens. The premiere event, held in Los Angeles, was introduced by its leading star, Paul Mescal. In this follow-up, Mescal plays Lucius, the son of Lucilla, who is portrayed by Connie Nielsen. The story picks up
This week, Chicago was buzzing with activity. The city streets echoed with cheers and cowbells as runners participated in the 46th Chicago Marathon. Over at the Dirksen U. S. Courthouse, jury selection for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption case wrapped up on Thursday. A pane
Imagine seeing a rocket captured mid-air by mechanical arms. SpaceX just made history with this amazing feat. Let's dive into the world of rockets, from SpaceX's jaw-dropping moments to Rocket Lab's speedy launch turnarounds. SpaceX's achievement in South Texas is huge. The company caught a falling
Rare changes are occurring in parts of the world. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed, sparking hopes for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Sinwar was known for masterminding major attacks and was a significant political figure in Hamas after taking over from Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli Prime
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel recently cracked jokes about former President Trump's alleged post-presidency calls with Vladimir Putin. Veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, "War, " claimed Trump had secretly called Putin several times, including once in early 2024. Plus, Trump reportedly se
You might remember Wanda Dench, the grandma who sent a Thanksgiving invite to the wrong number back in 2016. She made a surprising announcement this year. Turns out, she's been battling breast cancer. Wanda accidentally sent that text to Jamal Hinton many years ago. Despite the mix-up, they've beco
