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Black Car Sought in Chicago Teen’s Fatal Scooter Crash

April 11, 2026

On a quiet March evening near 77th Street and South Shore, a life changed in seconds when a dark Ford Fusion struck a group of teens on an electric scooter. The collision left 15-year-old Violet Harris dead and another 13-year-old seriously hurt. Police now believe the hit-and-run driver fled the sc

celebrities

When a personal assistant feels gagged by NDAs and a tough work environment

April 11, 2026

A former personal assistant has filed a lawsuit against Howard Stern and his wife Beth, arguing that her firing came with unenforceable paperwork and an unpleasant workplace. Leslie Kuhn worked for them from late 2022 until February 2024, starting as an office manager before moving into a larger rol

weather

Chilly Saturday, windy Sunday ahead for Chicago

April 11, 2026

The weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Saturday stays cool with highs around 47°F downtown, while suburbs may climb to the upper 50s or low 60s. Light rain could pop up Saturday evening and linger into the night, making an umbrella a smart move. Sunday throws a curveball. Temperatu

sports

The calm golfer with Swedish roots

April 11, 2026

Ludvig Åberg’s journey from a small Swedish town to golf’s global stage is more than just a sports story. It’s a tale of quiet determination shaped by an unassuming upbringing. Born in Eslöv in 1999, he grew up in southern Sweden, where golf wasn’t his only focus—education mattered too. Sweden’s app

health

How therapy helps people rebuild lives on the streets

April 11, 2026

The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s

finance

Japan takes a close look at private credit risks but sees no big problem yet

April 11, 2026

Japan’s finance chief recently shared her view on private credit, a fast-growing but shadowy part of finance worth about $2 trillion worldwide. She pointed out that Japan’s own exposure isn’t large and doesn’t pose a big threat right now. Still, she’s keeping an eye on how things move, especially as

politics

Texas education officials clash over funding and curriculum changes

April 11, 2026

A group of Texas Democrats on the State Board of Education is raising alarms about a $70, 000 grant that funded social studies curriculum work. The money came from a conservative nonprofit and went to a university program led by Dr. Donald Frazier, who helps set education standards. The Democrats ar

transportation

Chicago’s Bus Network Gets a New Route for Obama Center Visitors

April 10, 2026

Starting May 23, anyone heading to the new Obama Presidential Center can skip the transfers and take a direct ride. The CTA’s popular express bus route 10, which usually zooms from downtown to the Museum of Science and Industry, will now stretch an extra mile south to serve the center. What used to

politics

Can Iran and the U. S. actually find peace before the next fight?

April 10, 2026

The odds of lasting peace between Iran and the U. S. are slim at best. Even with a temporary cease-fire, history shows temporary pauses rarely lead to permanent solutions. Leaders on both sides have strong reasons to keep tensions alive. The U. S. can’t ignore Iran blocking a key shipping route. Isr

politics

New Settlement Push Adds Fuel to West Bank Tensions

April 10, 2026

Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o