You might have noticed a beat other than sports media under my name lately. Have no fear, I’ll still be here (I have no illusions you were concerned). But as we navigate life between baseball writers, I’ve been chipping in …
What’s it like for local media covering Cubs, White Sox? I’m finding out Read MoreThe door, disguised as a bookcase, stands ajar, spilling a muted light and offering a peek into a hidden chamber. It is the kind of secret place to tempt a child’s curiosity. But once inside, the visitor is transported not …
Anne Frank exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry opens the door to her secret annex Read MoreLos fiscales federales sorprendieron el miércoles al retirar la controversial acusación de conspiración que estaba en el centro del caso contra los miembros restantes de los “Broadview Six” pero no absolvieron completamente a los cuatro manifestantes del Operativo Midway Blitz …
Desestiman el cargo de conspiración contra los ‘Broadview Six’, que aún enfrentan juicio Read MoreRed Dead Redemption 2 – Rockstar’s best? (Rockstar Games) The Friday letters page isn’t sure what to make of the new Resident Evil movie trailer, as a reader tries to work out what Xbox’s next gen plan might be. Games …
Games Inbox: What is Rockstar’s best video game? Read MoreHere are some photos of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s final event in New York, the King’s Trust Global Gala. Camilla wore a repeat – I’ve seen her in this leopard-print Fiona Clare dress before – I remember it because …
Queen Camilla wore another Fiona Clare dress to the King’s Trust gala in NYC Read MoreOne of the few things The Crown showed well is that Americans adored Princess Diana. Whenever she visited the US, she was greeted like a rock star. I’m sure that was true of Diana’s reception in every country, but Americans’ …
King Charles & Camilla were mostly met with empty barricades in New York Read MoreIt’s interesting that both People Magazine and Us Weekly have similar stories about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week. The stories are focused on how the left-behind royals feel about the Sussexes’ recent travels. Two weeks ago, the …
Prince William is ‘confused’ by Harry & Meghan’s ‘quasi-royal vibe’ tours Read MoreAs we discussed, this week the UK signed off on a generational smoking ban that will make it illegal for anyone 18 or younger to buy cigarettes starting next year. There are many ways in which the ban may fail, …
Cigarettes are making a comeback on screens, in magazines & at industry parties. Gross Read MoreThis is what it looks like when the American empire is fully committed to its death spiral. Skyrocketing gas prices, massive inflation, an economy on the verge of collapse, a quagmire war in the Middle East, a demented fascist in …
The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, it could affect elections for decades Read MoreIt’s quite something that People Magazine decided to put a huge Sussex exclusive on their cover this week. The cover story dropped on Wednesday, which was Prince William and Kate’s 15th wedding anniversary. The cover story also dropped in the …
People: Sources close to the Sussexes push back on all of the half-in royal drama Read MoreI’m still so aggravated by Ted Lasso’s Season 3, and I’m not sure how much I’m going to engage with Season 4 or whatever we’re calling this. It premieres in August. [Hollywood Life] Wall Street gave “TACO” Donald Trump a …
“The trailer for Ted Lasso S4 feels like S3 never even happened” links Read MoreAphelion – a romantic disaster (Don’t Nod) The creators of Life Is Strange and Jusant return with a sci-fi adventure that’s part walking simulator, part romance, and part zero combat survival horror. While a great many games are mostly concerned …
Aphelion review – saving the world, one relationship at a time Read More“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is bringing Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, and Emily Charlton back nearly 20 years after the original movie became a fashion-world favorite. The sequel, which hits theaters May 1, follows the next chapter for the Runway …
Which Major Stars Make a Cameo in ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’? Read MoreA male and a dog have died following a fire that started in a car and spread to a garage Thursday morning on the Northwest Side. Chicago police and fire officials responded to a car fire around 5:50 a.m. in …
Male fatally burned in Northwest Side garage fire Read MoreGood morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Herbie Hancock is set to host the International Jazz Day All-Star concert today, here in his hometown, with millions expected to tune in live. We caught up with the legendary piano man and musical …
Herbie Hancock brings jazz back home to Chicago Read MoreApril 29, 2025: The White Sox yank struggling shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte and send him to their Arizona training complex to retool his swing, an ominous exclamation point on a horrendous 5-21 month of April for the …
White Sox building hope with first month of .500 baseball in almost three years Read MoreThe Bears’ handling of quarterback Caleb Williams has veered all over the road during his short time with them, but their expectations seem to settling into just the right spot heading into his third season. As a rookie in 2024, …
Bears take training wheels off QB Caleb Williams heading into Year 3 Read More