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A Teacher Who Left a Lasting Mark on Chicago's Funeral Industry

June 19, 2026

Tim Kowalski spent over three decades shaping the future of Chicago’s funeral directors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. More than just an instructor, he taught over 3, 000 students the technical skills of embalming while emphasizing the importance of treating the grieving with kindness. His

religion

Aliens and Faith: Why Big Questions Don’t Always Wreck Belief

June 19, 2026

Most sci-fi stories assume religion and aliens don’t mix. Yet in the film Disclosure Day, a character who almost became a nun worries that learning about extraterrestrials could destroy faith. She believes God made humans “supreme. ” A nun calmly corrects her: supreme on Earth, not necessarily every

politics

Why California’s governors keep being Catholic

June 19, 2026

California often gets labeled as the most progressive state in America, full of tech billionaires and Hollywood dreams. But look closer and you’ll notice something odd: nearly every governor in recent decades has been Catholic. Five in a row, to be exact. That streak isn’t just a coincidence. The st

politics

Can we ditch capitalism to build a fairer system?

June 17, 2026

For centuries, humans lived without kings or billionaires calling all the shots. Then, food surpluses showed up, and some people started hoarding wealth for their kids. Suddenly, cooperation turned into conquest, and for 5, 000 years, we’ve watched this system trickle down problems instead of soluti

science

Old Science Stories Re‑imagined for Today

June 16, 2026

"The first story takes us to a quiet mine in Gabon, where scientists uncovered evidence of a natural nuclear reactor that operated billions of years ago. The uranium deposits in the Oklo region had just enough concentration and the right mix of materials to sustain a chain reaction, much like an art

technology

French Army’s New Tech Push: Speed, Surprise, and Smart Machines

June 14, 2026

The French army chief has said that today’s soldiers need to learn as fast as the tools they use. In a recent interview, he explained how France is turning new gadgets—drones, AI and networked systems—into real battlefield advantages. He compared the current wave of change to past revolutions, no

sports

High‑School Baseball Showdowns End the Season

June 14, 2026

In Illinois, the last day of high‑school baseball brings four finals that decide state champions. The Class 1A final is in Champaign, where the Tremont Turks try for their first title against Granville Putnam County. Both teams are aiming to win a championship they have never captured before.

entertainment

The World’s Big News in a Simple, Fresh Take

June 12, 2026

A new soccer showdown began this afternoon as teams from across the globe entered the World Cup. Mexico sparked excitement by scoring first, while singers Shakira and Andrea Bocelli added sparkle to the opening show. Weather experts warn that a climate pattern called El Niño has started and could

environment

What Indiana 2’s future could look like – your say matters

June 12, 2026

The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on June 16 to talk about possible upgrades on Indiana 2 between U. S. 20 and U. S. 20/31. This stretch runs through parts of St. Joseph County and LaPorte County. The goal is to gather ideas from people who use the road every day.

politics

Lebanon’s tough choices: Balancing talks with Israel and Iran’s strings

June 12, 2026

Lebanon faces a tough balancing act. It must negotiate an end to its border war with Israel while also dealing with Iran pushing its own agenda. Iran sees Lebanon as its last stronghold in the region. This is a big deal because Syria, another key ally, lost its grip on power in 2024. Lebanon is now