Imagine you're walking down the streets of Chicago and you see a group of people holding up giant blown-up checks. These aren't just any checks, but ones showing huge investments from billionaires in the upcoming school board elections. That's right, billionaires from outside Illinois are pouring mo
Retired NFL star Tom Brady has sparked controversy after using a damaging slur during a live broadcast. While commenting on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's performance during a recent game, Brady described Allen as playing "like a spaz. " This term is widely considered derogatory, especially
Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning th
Imagine graduating high school and then struggling with student loans that shouldn't be yours. This is the case for many students who attended for-profit colleges without finishing high school. The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has sued the Department of Education for not forgiving their loans
Gisele Bündchen, the Brazilian supermodel, is expecting her third child. This time, her kids from her previous marriage with Tom Brady are excited about their mom's new boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11, really like Valente, who has been staying at their Miami home for quite s
The iconic Friars Club on East 55th Street in New York City is in trouble. It’s being put up for sale because it owes a lot of money, around $13 million. The club is famous for its roasts, where celebrities like Jack Benny and Eddie Cantor would joke around. Jack Benny once brought a pig onstage, sa
Imagine this: a former NBC anchor, Brian Williams, partners with Amazon to cover the presidential election. No, we’re not in the future — it’s happening this November! Amazon is diving into live news for the first time, and they’ve picked a big name for the job. Williams, who’s covered elections bef
Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O
Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus is facing criticism after a surprising comment. After their loss to the Washington Commanders, he said the play just before the game-winning Hail Mary "doesn’t really matter. " This comment didn’t sit well with sports analysts like Mike Greenberg. Greenberg called i
Ever wondered who will take over as the Indiana Fever’s head coach after Christie Sides left? Two names keep popping up: Stephanie White and Cheryl Miller. While Miller coached Caitlin Clark in the WNBA All-Star Team, White seems to have a special connection with Clark. Journalist Erica Ayala saw s
