Nicolas Cage, a veteran actor known for his unique style, recently spoke at the Newport Beach Film Festival. He had a special message for new actors. Cage warned them about a new technology called EBDR. This stands for Employment-Based Digital Replica. It's a type of AI that studios can use to chang
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
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
Once the dust settles from the Ukraine war, experts like William B. Taylor from The New York Times suggest that Kyiv should join NATO. Back in 2008, the U. S. tried to get Ukraine into NATO, but Germany and France blocked the effort. They thought they could control Russian actions by being friendly
Filipino food is gaining popularity in Chicago, but finding key ingredients like calamansi, a citrus fruit, is tough. This small citrus is crucial to Filipino cuisine, but supply issues make it hard to get. Chefs like Joseph Fontelera from Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant and Melvin Reyes from Mano Mode
The 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just around the corner, taking place this Sunday, October 13th. This year, the event is special for two reasons. First, runners will honor Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died earlier this year. Second, Brendan O’Brien will be running to raise aware
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that his entire hand-picked Board of Education will be stepping down. This has sparked criticism from 41 out of 50 aldermen, who warn of further instability in the school district. They're demanding a hearing before new board members are appointed on Monda
In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p
In Chicago, things are getting shaken up in the school system. The CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is out, and it seems like their lobbying skills weren't up to par. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is gaining more influence as negotiations with city officials heat up. State lawmakers
In a sudden turn of events, a bunch of members from the Chicago Board of Education have decided to call it quits. Parents are scratching their heads, wondering what's going on behind the scenes and if there's any political meddling at play. The timing is pretty questionable since there's an importan
