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When a high-level Chicago Public Schools official left for a job running a charter school in Indiana, he took with him the phony billing scheme that he ran here. The former CPS principal and mid-level manager defrauded nearly $89,000 from …

For the second consecutive year, a high-profile Public League basketball program was the subject of an investigation by Chicago Public Schools’ Office of the Inspector General. Last year, it was Kenwood; this year, it is Young. According to the OIG’s …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Whether you’re at work or doing any task that you set for yourself, your ability to …

A man is facing murder charges in connection with a fatal South Shore shooting in November, Chicago police said. Jameel Murphy, 35, faces a count of first-degree murder, police said. Akeem Anderson, 35, was getting out of a vehicle in …

WASHINGTON — CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84. A spokesperson for …

The 22-year-old photographer has been horrified as the images have become more and more realistic (Picture: Evie Smith) A woman says she has been a victim of X’s artificial intelligence bot sexualising her images more than 100 times. Evie Smith, …

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Last spring, my friend David and I took an overdue walk along the Pacific Ocean to catch up. The sun was bright, but as we talked, David’s world grew increasingly dark. His 25-year marriage was falling apart, his prostate cancer …

California has tried all manner of design in choosing its governor. Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent example, had an extensive background in government and politics and a bland demeanor that suggested his first name was also a fitting adjective. Republican …

TODAY’S WORD — HITHERTO (HIH-ther-too: Up to this or that time.) Average mark 19 words Time limit 35 minutes Can you find 27 or more words in HITHERTO? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — SERIAL: sail sale …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 55; Nicolas Cage, 62; Katie Couric, 69; David Caruso, 70. Happy Birthday: This is your time to shine. Refuse to take a back seat. Revise your schedule to optimize your time appropriately. Whether …

Which menstrual cup for a heavy flow is best? There are so many benefits to using a menstrual cup rather than tampons or pads for a heavy flow period. You will save money over the long run, especially if you …

Which magnetic building block sets are best? Magnetic building block sets accomplish something that very few toys marketed as educational can actually accomplish: they’re as much fun as they are excellent for learning. They can rival Lego in their ability …

Which ‘Paw Patrol’ toys are best? “Paw Patrol,” a popular animated TV series for kids, features a young boy who leads a crew of search and rescue dogs on missions and adventures. Each “Paw Patrol” dog has a specific set of …

(Maxim Cover Girl) Kira Haught, a hairstylist from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the winner of the 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition. After submitting a handful of portrait photos lensed by a family friend, the future Maxim cover star emerged victorious from …

(Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Kylie Jenner’s got the Cartier connect. In her latest swimsuit snap, the mega-influencer paired a gold Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini with a Lexus’s worth of Cartier diamonds. Her lobes were adorned with Cartier Panthère Stud Earrings, while …

Last spring, my friend David and I took an overdue walk along the Pacific Ocean to catch up. The sun was bright, but as we talked, David’s world grew increasingly dark. His 25-year marriage was falling apart, his prostate cancer …

California has tried all manner of design in choosing its governor. Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent example, had an extensive background in government and politics and a bland demeanor that suggested his first name was also a fitting adjective. Republican …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 55; Nicolas Cage, 62; Katie Couric, 69; David Caruso, 70. Happy Birthday: This is your time to shine. Refuse to take a back seat. Revise your schedule to optimize your time appropriately. Whether …

Dear Eric: My wife and I own a guest house up the street from our home. When we’re not using it for ourselves, my wife rents it out on Airbnb. The Airbnb guests pay a nightly rate and also pay …