The Chicago Symphony Orchestra had a big night Thursday at the Ravinia Festival as Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä, set to take on his full duties in September 2027, made his debut at the outdoor series in Highland Park where …
Review: Klaus Mäkelä’s Ravinia debut delivered sublime moments, signaled commitment Read MoreIn a Sky season that has made everyone want to pull their hair out, two underdogs have helped redeem it: Sydney Taylor and Natasha Cloud. The friendship began, as many great ones do, because their lockers are next to each …
How Sky’s Sydney Taylor and Natasha Cloud became fast friends Read MoreThe discovery of over 50 decomposing bodies in a South Deering funeral home was not the first time its business’ operators were found to have mishandled remains. Last year, state officials shut down a Chicago Heights crematory, also operated by …
Owners of Far South Side funeral home have history of mishandling human remains Read MoreChicago Public Schools need about $1.9 billion more from the state in order to provide an adequate education, a gap that has grown over the past two years, according to data released Friday by Illinois education officials. The news will …
CPS moves further from funding adequacy despite getting more state dollars Read MoreHow sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed as a farewell tour, even though, at 87, she’s showing little in the way of …
Judy Collins on Doing a Farewell Tour While ‘Having a Lot More Steam in My Engine’: At 87, ‘I’m the Betty White of the Folk Movement’ Read More<p id=”par-1_56″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/how-did-shawn-mendes-become-famous.html/”>Shawn Mendes</a> has made it official; he is off the market. The singer took to Instagram to celebrate his latest girlfriend’s birthday, putting an end to months of speculation about who he might be dating this time around. …
Who is Shawn Mendez’s New Girlfriend? Read More<p id=”par-1_62″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/bachelor-in-paradise-joe-amabile-didnt-want-to-live-with-kendall-long.html/”>Joe Amabile</a>, best known for his role in Bachelor Nation, is making headlines for a much more serious and scary reason this month. The reality TV personality revealed that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The …
Inside Joe Amabile’s Brain Tumor Diagnosis Read More<p id=”par-1_67″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/martha-stewarts-biggest-accomplishment-is-not-her-cooking-skills.html/”>Martha Stewart</a> has been a household name for decades. While much of the chatter about her has focused on her home efforts and, later, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/martha-stewart-insists-prison-was-horrifying-and-she-learned-nothing-from-it.html/”>her legal drama,</a> there has always been a bit of gossip about her …
Martha Stewart Addresses Plastic Sugery as She Turns 85 Read More<p id=”par-1_15″>Looking for the perfect party appetizer for your next big gathering? Yo-Yo has you covered. </p> <p id=”par-2_24″>In the season premiere of her aspireTV cooking series <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/season-finale-downright-delicious-with-yo-yo-exclusive-clip.html/”>Downright Delicious With Yo-Yo,</a> </em>the rapper revealed her family recipe for a massive …
Yo-Yo Shares Family Recipe for 10-Layer Dip in ‘Downright Delicious With Yo-Yo’ Premiere Read More<p id=”par-1_6″>Wendy Osefo is an open book. </p> <p id=”par-2_38″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/karen-huger-blunt-warning-wendy-osefo-rhop-reunion-stfu.html/”><em>The Real Housewives of Potomac </em>star</a> says the upcoming season of the Bravo series will feature some of her toughest moments as she and her husband, Eddie Osefo, face up to …
Wendy Osefo Faces 15 Years Prison While Filming ‘RHOP’ Season 11 Read More<p id=”par-1_22″>Mary Cosby will be center stage in the upcoming season of <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/rhoslc-star-mary-cosby-shared-complicated-feelings-sons-2025-arrest.html/”>The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City</a></em>, which premieres September 16.</p> <p id=”par-2_28″>The new episodes of the hit Bravo show will address the tragic death of Mary’s …
Mary Cosby Plays Peacemaker in ‘RHOSLC’ Return After Tragic Death of Her Son, Robert Jr. Read MoreTwo people were hurt in a four-vehicle crash involving an ambulance late Thursday on Interstate 57 in south suburban Calumet Park. The crash happened around 11 p.m. and involved an ambulance, a pickup truck and two passenger cars, Illinois State …
Child in ambulance among 2 hurt in crash on I-57 Read MoreBy BILL BARROW The battle for control of the U.S. Senate isn’t supposed to run through Mississippi. Scott Colom is trying to convince people that it could. “We can win here, and we’re going to,” said Colom, the Democratic nominee …
Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority Read MoreU.S. Sen. Adam Schiff of California has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping communities rebuild faster after a wildfire or other natural disaster. The Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act would extend the timeframe that local governments have to receive …
Sen. Adam Schiff proposes bill to help communities rebuild faster after wildfires and other disasters Read MoreBy Emerson Drewes, Las Vegas Review-Journal At 20 years old, Alex Hicks faced a problem most college students never encounter: The online games he was creating were generating six figures in revenue every month. So he dropped out. Today, Hicks …
How do you make money on Roblox? This startup built an empire Read MoreBillionaire and former gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he tried to dissuade people from testifying in a criminal case against his then-fiancée, a model and social media personality. Cloobeck — a real estate magnate …
Ex-California governor candidate pleads not guilty to charges he threatened witnesses in fiancée’s case Read MoreBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI KIMANA, Kenya (AP) — The carcass of one elephant lies on a dusty road, while another has been almost completely eaten by scavengers, leaving just the skull. They are among 16 elephants that died last month in …
Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 16 elephants Read MoreChappell Roan is bringing a new annual charity event to Los Angeles this fall. The Grammy-winning singer announced The Super Graphic Spectacular, a two-night fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at the Shrine Auditorium. The event will benefit The Midwest Princess …
Chappell Roan announces two-night charity event in LA Read MoreBOULDER, Colo. — Mirakle Wright thought her peers’ opposition to generative artificial intelligence in a world increasingly beset with the technology evoked the convictions held by wartime pacifists. “People have such negative feelings about AI. They’re becoming resisters — conscientious …
As Colorado universities align with ChatGPT, student AI resisters take a stand against the ‘plagiarism machine’ Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes It’s been nearly eight weeks since Mitch McConnell has been seen in public. The 84-year-old senator from Kentucky was rushed to the hospital by ambulance in June, and for obvious reasons, many feared the worst. But …
Mitch McConnell Has Been ‘Discharged’ From the Hospital: When Will He Return … Read More