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Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

July 17, 2026

Oak Park’s Village Board has just passed new rules that change how electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices can be used in town. The changes come as the state of Illinois has started to set its own rules, and local officials want their laws to match. Police are planning a big public‑awa

celebrities

Celebrating July 16: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

July 16, 2026

July 16 has always been a day where the spotlight turns on a mix of seasoned actors, rising talents, and legendary figures. Today marks the birthdays of several well‑known faces in film and television. The most prominent among them is actress Phoebe Cates, who turns 63. Her middle name, Belle, is a

politics

Tax Rules vs. Church Talk: A Legal Showdown

July 16, 2026

Two members of Congress, both Republicans, are pushing a federal appeals court to revisit an old law that stops churches and other tax‑free groups from getting involved in politics. The bill, known as the Johnson Amendment, was created back in 1954 and says that if a church or similar organization w

entertainment

New York Hosts Sports & Entertainment Talks with Jalen Brunson

July 16, 2026

Variety is opening a new interview studio in New York City on July 16, bringing together people who shape the future of sports and entertainment. The studio will host six conversations that look at how stories are told, how fans engage, and the cultural impact of sports. The event will feature Ja

politics

House Plans Big Budget Move Focused on Iran, Farms and Elections

July 16, 2026

The House has issued a new fiscal 2027 plan that could lead to a $95 billion package, mainly aimed at spending for the Iran conflict. Four committees are tasked to draft bills by September 11, with up to $73 billion for defense and an extra $12 billion for farm support. An additional $10 billion wou

education

Free Bus Ride and Money Tips for Saginaw Riders

July 14, 2026

On Wednesday, Aug. 13, people who use the Saginaw transit system can hop on a free bus ride while learning how to manage their money better. The event takes place at the STARS headquarters from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. and is organized by Money on the Move together with Dow Credit Union. The day celebra

politics

Chicago’s New Stadium Gets $424 Million in Tax‑Funding Boost

July 14, 2026

The city council’s finance committee cleared a hefty funding plan for the area around Chicago Fire’s new stadium. The proposal moves more than $400 million of Tax Increment Funding (TIF) into road and rail upgrades, a parking garage, riverbank work, and better walkways. The stadium itself is paid fo

sports

Coach Witten’s Stage Surprise Sparks Fan Debate

July 12, 2026

Jason Witten, the former Tennessee tight end who now coaches Oklahoma’s tight ends, stirred a mix of cheers and complaints when he joined the band onstage at a Luke Combs concert in Norman, Oklahoma, on May 9. The event took place at the Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and featured a group

crime

Federal Task Force Involved in Multiple Fatal Shootings in Memphis

July 10, 2026

A federal task force operating in Memphis has been linked to four fatal shootings within a short span, raising questions about its tactics and oversight. The latest incident happened on Wednesday when DEA agents served a drug warrant at a hotel room. The suspect refused to open the door, promptin

entertainment

The Rise of Harlem’s Boss and the Irish Crime Wave

July 9, 2026

Harlem’s own Bumpy Johnson, a charismatic Black gangster, rose to power in the 1960s by challenging the dominant Italian mob. The new drama portrays his clash with Vincent “Chin” Gigante, a Genovese leader who famously feigned insanity to dodge jail. The show dramatizes Johnson’s inner battle betwee

Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

Celebrating July 16: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

Tax Rules vs. Church Talk: A Legal Showdown

New York Hosts Sports & Entertainment Talks with Jalen Brunson

House Plans Big Budget Move Focused on Iran, Farms and Elections

Free Bus Ride and Money Tips for Saginaw Riders

Chicago’s New Stadium Gets $424 Million in Tax‑Funding Boost

Coach Witten’s Stage Surprise Sparks Fan Debate

Federal Task Force Involved in Multiple Fatal Shootings in Memphis

The Rise of Harlem’s Boss and the Irish Crime Wave

Chicago’s New Stadium Gets $424 Million in Tax‑Funding Boost