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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.
Palestinian and Jewish runners jog together during DNC to push for cease-fire, hostage release: ‘We believe enough is enough’
Before starting a four-mile run, about a dozen joggers warmed up at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park Tuesday morning. Some stretched, while others handed out gray t-shirts to newcomers. On the front, in a white, simple font, was the message “Ceasefire Now. Hostage/Prisoner Release.” And on the back — “All for All.” “This war hasn’t offered more security to the Israelis or freedom to the Palestinians. We believe enough is enough,” said organizer Anan Abu-Taleb. The morning runs during this week’s Democratic National Convention are the brainchild of Abu-Taleb, the former mayor of Oak Park who was born in Gaza, […]
Leo the dog eases first day jitters as students return to school in Orland Hills
Students at Bernardin Catholic School in Orland Hills were welcomed back to class by Leo, of the Orland Park Police therapy dog.
Stephen Colbert broadcasts from Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre for DNC, a late ‘Late Show’ of very local love
Colbert kicked off a week of live DNC episodes of “Late Show,” starting Monday with guests Hillary Rodham Clinton and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Volunteers and delegates bring the grassroots and excitement to Democratic National Convention
While political big shots and protesters may draw the big headlines at the Democratic National Convention, this year’s largely ceremonial event sealing Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate depends on the thousands of volunteers and delegates who make it run. Hours before the doors opened for the evening’s “For the People”-themed festivities at the United Center, hundreds of people began to make their way through security checkpoints. Vendors sold Harris shirts and buttons, while a truck carrying a Trump flag circled outside. Amy Grossman, 66, traveled from Florida to volunteer in the communications department. Her husband is also […]
Area pet shelters face food shortages: ‘The need has exploded’
Shelters such as Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge go through hundreds of pounds of pet food per day and are seeking help.
Talking to Jordan Klepper of ‘The Daily Show’ about prepping for a DNC week in Chicago
“The Daily Show” is broadcasting all week from the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Lakeview during the DNC at United Center.
The DNC starts Monday in Chicago. Here’s what to know.
What will happen at the Chicago Democratic National Convention, what areas by the United Center and McCormick Place will be most affected, and how the DNC will affect the CTA and transit.
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died.
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was 88.