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A catch with the pontiff: Chicago promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball during Vatican visit

A catch with the pontiff: Chicago promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball during Vatican visit

Music promoter and entrepreneur Ron Onesti recalls ‘having a catch’ with Pope Leo during a recent meeting at the Vatican.

 
Illinois and Chicago sue Trump over looming rule making it harder for immigrants to get green cards

Illinois and Chicago sue Trump over looming rule making it harder for immigrants to get green cards

Chicago and Illinois are filing legal challenges to a Trump administration rule set to take effect Friday that would give the federal government broader power to deny green cards to immigrants who receive welfare benefits — the latest legal clash between the White House and Democratic leaders Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

 
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Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora

Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora

More than four dozen Fox Valley residents, including nearly 20 from Aurora, gathered this week at the Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora to discuss the impact of data centers in the area.

 
Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des Plaines

Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des Plaines

Teams of thieves who distract strangers in suburban parking lots and steal their jewelry have struck again.

 
Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun.

 
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Five Week 5 high school football games to watch

Five Week 5 high school football games to watch

Wauconda (4-0) at Grayslake North (4-0) Who had this as the only 4-0 vs. 4-0 matchup in Week 5? Defending Northern Lake County Conference champ Wauconda is no strang...

 
United, American say fuel cost surge may mean capacity cuts

United, American say fuel cost surge may mean capacity cuts

United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they may need to cut more capacity in the fourth quarter as the aviation industry continues to contend with high fuel prices.

 

East Dundee weighing 30% hike in water rates to fund projects

East Dundee may hike its water rate by 20% in 2027 to help the village pay for $19 million in capital improvement projects over the next five years.

 
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Marriott Theatre’s 2027 season includes premiere of children’s tuner ‘Hansel & Gretel: Off The Grid’

Marriott Theatre’s 2027 season includes premiere of children’s tuner ‘Hansel & Gretel: Off The Grid’

Marriott Theatre recently announced its 2027 season, which includes five main stage musicals and three children’s productions, one of which is a world premiere.

 
OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely

OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely

OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.

 

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