Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

Presidents Gather to Honor Civil‑Rights Leader in Chicago

Former U. S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are set to attend a large memorial service for civil‑rights activist Jesse Jackson in Chicago. The ceremony will take place at the House of Hope, a 10, 000‑seat venue on the city’s South Side. Jackson, who passed away last month at age

The House Oversight Committee has released video footage of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton giving depositions. The recordings come after the pair fought a subpoena from the Republican‑controlled panel. Both leaders eventually agreed to testify in closed s

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

Clinton Family Faces New Testimony in Epstein Investigation

The former U. S. Secretary of State is set to speak privately before a congressional group that is looking into the late Jeffrey Epstein. The meeting will happen on Thursday, but it is not clear how much fresh detail the Clintons will share. Hillary Clinton has said she does not have much new inf

Hollywood’s Leftward Shift and a Trump Reappraisal

Dennis Quaid says Hollywood has gone too far left and thinks Trump is misjudged. He spoke on Pastor Greg Laurie’s podcast, pointing out how some actors now label anyone who is a “traditional Democrat” as extremist. Quaid noted that the term “Nazi” has been used to describe people who are not o

Celebrities Turning a New Leaf on February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026, marks a special day for many stars. It's not just about getting older. It's about celebrating their journeys and the fun facts that make them unique. Rene Russo, now 72, has left a big mark on the Marvel universe. She played Thor's mom, Frigga, in multiple MCU films. Her role bro

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newt­port still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

Stars Celebrate Birthday Bash on February 15

Today marks a day when many famous faces turn another year older. The spotlight shines on actors, singers, and even historical figures who share the same birthdate. Actress Jane Seymour turns 75. She recently starred in a Hallmark holiday story about twelve dates leading up to Christmas. Her long c