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New Korean Food & Fun Spots Opening Across Illinois

March 12, 2026

A new wave of Korean‑style shops is rolling into the Midwest, with several fresh locations announced for Illinois. These stores blend food, music and photo‑opportunities into a single experience that invites visitors to pause, eat and play. The concept centers on a relaxed dining area where guest

politics

Alabama Attorney General Fires Back at Oscar‑Nominated Prison Film

March 12, 2026

The Alabama Attorney General criticized a documentary that was nominated for an Oscar. He said the film, which shows inside Alabama prisons, does not focus on victims’ families. The director of the film was invited to the Oscars by the state’s officials, but they did not attend. The Attorne

entertainment

Dazzling Duo Returns to EPCOT’s German Pavilion for the Garden Festival

March 12, 2026

Böehme and Scheffler, a lively comedy team known for their circus‑style tricks, have come back to EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion during the Flower and Garden Festival. Guests who visit early in the festival season can catch their short, 15‑minute act inside the pavilion’s gazebo. The show blends qui

entertainment

Immersive Journey: A New Way to Explore a Rock Star’s Mind

March 12, 2026

David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman, has taken his lifelong curiosity into a bold theatrical experiment called “Theater of the Mind. ” Rather than revealing his personal history in a traditional biography, Byrne turns his life’s memories into an interactive experience. The show invites sm

entertainment

Portland’s Big‑Name Chef Parties

March 11, 2026

A few weeks ago, a chef from New York’s top restaurant Atomix announced a joint dinner in Portland. The buzz around that event is huge, but it’s just one of many star‑chef gatherings in the city. One of the local spots that keeps the culinary crowd excited is Cafe Rowan on 4437 S. E. Cesar E. Ch

science

Professor Mike Benjamin’s Legacy in Connective Tissue Science

March 11, 2026

The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.

health

Future Paths in Medical Ethics: Lessons from a 50‑Year Journey

March 11, 2026

The Journal of Medical Ethics marked half a century in 2025, sparking thoughts about how the field has evolved and where it should head next. At that year’s Institute of Medical Ethics conference, researchers gathered opinions from attendees to map out the discipline’s future. They asked three key q

sports

College Basketball Broadcast Lineup Gets a Fresh Mix

March 11, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Tournament will kick off next week with a new mix of familiar and fresh voices in the broadcast booth. Former Michigan star Chris Webber returns as a game analyst, joining Brandon Gaudin and Andy Katz to cover the first two rounds. Webber’s experience on the court translates into insig

opinion

Revisiting a Thriller: A Fresh Look at “Kiss the Girls”

March 11, 2026

The actress once celebrated a 1997 thriller that marked a turning point in her career. She later reflected on how the film’s themes have shifted her view of the story and its place in society. The movie, based on a 1995 novel, followed a forensic psychologist who pursues a serial killer after his

health

Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

March 7, 2026

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv