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Backcourt Pressure

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver came down hard on L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after a recording of his racist comments were made public. We discuss Sterling's lifetime ban and more with our panel.

Sep 11, 2026

'The Empowerment Project'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver came down hard on L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after a recording of his racist comments were made public. We discuss Sterling's lifetime ban and more with our panel.

Sep 11, 2026

Paying His Debt to Society

Jack Bishop

Rock to White Mystery

Weekend Events Around Town: 4/25 - 4/27

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/25

Ask Geoffrey: How are the John Hancock's lights changed?

Restoring the Shrine of Christ the King

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Weekend Events Around Town: 5/2 - 5/4

For 80 years, the Fashion Design Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been training future designers, stylists, and artists. Brandis Friedman goes behind-the-scenes for a peek at this year’s annual The WALK fashion show and fundraiser.

Sep 11, 2026

Sites for Presidential Library & More

Shakespeare at 450

Don Stiernberg

The President’s Table

"The Sound of Music"

Talking Weight Loss with Chef Graham Elliot

Jon Langford

"Chicagoland" Finale

Business

In Setback for Disney Board, Influential Shareholder Firm ISS Backs Nelson Peltz in Proxy Fight

In a recommendation that could shape the high-profile proxy fight between The Walt Disney Company and Nelson Peltzs Trian Partners, the influential advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services is recommending that its clients vote to add Peltz to Disneys board of directors. ISS ultimately recommended a vote for Peltz, but not Trians other nominee, Jay Rasulo, and to withhold a vote...

Cinematographers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios on Craft-Specific Issues

IATSEs largest Local, the International Cinematographers Guild, has reached a tentative agreement with studios and streamers on its craft-specific issues, the union told members Wednesday night. Today marked the conclusion of our bargaining teams in-person local negotiations with the AMPTP regarding our Camera and Publicist Agreements, IATSE Local 600 said in a memo on Wednesday night provided by a union...

Sep 11, 2026

BBC Studios Acquires Spanish Producer Brutal Media

BBC Studios on Wednesday unveiled that it has acquired Spanish producer Brutal Media, adding another banner to its growing production network. The U.K. public broadcasters commercial arm said the deal will enable it to respond to the increased appetite for BBC content from Spanish audiences and support Brutal Medias ambitions to export original creative IP from Spain to the wider...

Sep 11, 2026

Hermès Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Exclusivity of Birkin Bags

ESPN Inks Multibillion Six-Year Extension for Expanded College Football Playoff

TKO to Pay $335M to Settle Legal Bout Against UFC Fighters Ahead of Trial

Bill Weinstein Joins Paradigm Talent Agency Following Verve Exit

March Madness Is Booming for TV Networks In Need of a Jolt

Blumhouse Inks Deal With ‘Shark Tank’ Contestant American Immersion Theater

NBCUniversal Media Group Promotes David Pietrycha to Chief Business Officer

Paramount+ Sets Launch Details for Ad Tier in Canada, Australia, Premium Plan in France

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Audacy Reorganizes Podcast Division, Sunsets Cadence13 Brand

Radio broadcast company Audacy is reorganizing its podcast division under the new branding of Audacy Podcasts. As part of the move, the company will be sunsetting the brand names of Cadence13, the podcast studio home to We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle and Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, and 2400Sports and moving the...

Sep 11, 2026

Nonfiction Producer CreativeChaos Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

Fresh Off MrBeast-Amazon Deal, Creator Economy Firm Spotter Bolsters Leadership (Exclusive)

Laurene Powell Jobs Throws Support Behind Disney Board and Bob Iger in Proxy Fight

Paramount Stock Pops After Apollo Bid for Film and TV Studio

Hollywood Office Tower ‘The Star’ On Sunset Unveils $1B Makeover Plan

Condé Nast Plans More Layoffs, Files Charge Against Union as Staffers March to Executive Offices

Hollywood Pantages Ushers Reach Tentative Deal on First Labor Contract

Kenny Ortega Returns to Paradigm (Exclusive)

Crime & Law

Reports Shed New Light on Chicago Police Chief’s Firing

Top cop Eddie Johnson was having drinks with a woman for hours the mid-October night officers found him sleeping behind the wheel of his SUV, according to two newspapers citing unidentified sources.

Post-Incarceration, Women Often Face Difficulties Rebuilding Their Lives

The FBI labeled the Proud Boys as an antisemitic white supremacy organization and several current and former members of the Proud Boys have been charged with seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Sep 11, 2026

Chicago Police Board to Hear Public Comment in Search for New Top Cop

Three public listening sessions will be held next week as the board seeks a permanent replacement for Eddie Johnson, who was fired as police superintendent earlier this week.

Sep 11, 2026

Illinois Driver Imprisoned for 26th Revoked License Charge

Teen Charged with Murder in Slaying of Nurse in Little Village

‘We Don’t Like Outsiders’: Chicago Residents Sound Off on City’s Next Top Cop

Private Trash Haulers Rarely Face Punishment for Illegal Pickups, City Data Shows

Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults on 2018 Rides

Chicago Police Officer Shot 13-Year-Old Boy During Foot Pursuit

Man Convicted of Shooting ATF Agent Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison

Police Chief Firing Puts Spotlight on Cops Who Let Him Go

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Brendt Christensen Moved to Kentucky Prison to Serve Out Life Sentence

In June, Brendt Christensen was convicted of kidnapping and killing University of Illinois Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang. This week, he was sent to McCreary United States Penitentiary, a high-security federal prison that houses some 1,500 convicts in southern Kentucky.

Sep 11, 2026

Lightfoot Clarifies Police Enforcement of Public Pot Smoking

Lightfoot Fires Top Cop Eddie Johnson for ‘Intolerable Actions’

City Attorneys Ask Federal Judge to Toss Jussie Smollett Countersuit

Chicago Chief’s Firing Again Rattles Confidence in Force

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in John Dillinger Exhumation Case

Dorothy Brown Associate Convicted of Lying Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

R. Kelly Charged with Paying Bribe Before Marrying Aaliyah

DOJ Sues to Revoke Citizenship of Chicago-Area Coach Accused of Sexual Abuse

Education

Lake Chilwa

　　Lake Chilwa, nestled in southeastern Malawi, occupies a depression between the Shire Highlands and the Mozambique border, making it the second-largest lake in Malawi. It extends north-northeast from the foothills of the Mulanje Mountains through Lake Chiuta to the Lugenda Valley in Mozambique, covering 1,000 square miles. 　　Characterized by swamp...

Lake Maracaibo

　　Northwestern Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo is the largest lagoon in South America. Despite its name, it is classified as a lagoon because of the 34-mile strait on its northern shore that connects it to the Gulf of Venezuela. It's also an estimated 36 million years old, making it one of the...

Sep 11, 2026

Lake Eyre

　　The enigmatic turquoise Lake Eyre looks like something out of a fairytale—or, at least, a body of water you would find in a mysterious location. Officially known as Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, this endorheic lake flows in the Far North region of South Australia. The water forms part of the vast Lake Eyre...

Sep 11, 2026

Lake Barkley

Lake Gatun

Lake Ihema

Lake Kariba

Amazon Delta

Doiran Lake

Koge Bay

Lake Edward

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Lake Manitoba

　　Lake Manitoba is a narrow lake named after the southern Canadian province where it is located. It is formed from some of the last remaining waters of Lake Agassiz, a massive glacial lake whose waters dominated much of the North American landscape at the end of the most recent ice age, between 8,000 and 14,000 years ago....

Sep 11, 2026

12 Crystal-Clear Lakes In The United States You Have To See

Lake Managua

Kokemaenjoki River

Lake Cohoha

Lake Maggiore

The 10 Largest Lakes In The World

Irish Sea

Thracian Sea

Health

What is the impact of economic recessions on insurance industry adaptations?

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What is the impact of dietary patterns on inflammation in the body?

Spread the love Impact of Dietary Patterns on Inflammation in the BodyInflammation is a natural response of the immune system to protect the body from harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or tissue damage. However, chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of various diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain...

Sep 11, 2026

What is the impact of electromagnetic fields on the ozone layer?

Spread the love Impact of Electromagnetic Fields on the Ozone LayerElectromagnetic fields (EMFs) are a form of energy that is generated by electrically charged objects. They are present in various forms, such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays. These fields have both...

Sep 11, 2026

What is the impact of electromagnetic fields on plant growth and development?

What is the impact of dietary patterns on gut health?

What is the impact of education on social mobility?

What is the impact of education on cognitive development?

What is the impact of emotional resilience on overall well-being in older adults?

What is the impact of domestic violence on family structures and dynamics?

What is the impact of divorce on family structures and dynamics?

What is the impact of engaging in physical activities on stress reduction?

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What is the impact of dietary patterns on weight management?

Spread the love Impact of Dietary Patterns on Weight ManagementDietary patterns refer to the overall composition and combination of foods and beverages consumed by an individual over a period of time. These patterns play a crucial role in weight management, as they can significantly impact an individual’s ability to maintain...

Sep 11, 2026

What is the impact of electromagnetic field exposure on human health?

What is the impact of dietary patterns on mental health?

What is the impact of economic recessions on retirement and employment opportunities?

What is the impact of environment on longevity in Blue Zones?

What is the impact of electromagnetic fields on the immune system?

What is the impact of dietary patterns on liver function?

What is the impact of dietary patterns on the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer?

What is the impact of dietary protein intake on protein homeostasis and aging?

Politics

Biden Rolls out Diverse First Slate of Judicial Nominees

President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated a racially diverse and overwhelmingly female group to federal and other judgeships, including three Black women for the U.S. courts of appeals, one pathway to the Supreme Court.

US Waives FBI Checks on Caregivers at New Migrant Facilities

Staff and volunteers directly caring for children at new emergency sites don’t have to undergo FBI fingerprint checks, which use criminal databases not accessible to the public and can overcome someone changing their name or using a false identity.

Sep 11, 2026

Chicago Transportation Agencies Angle for Piece of Biden’s Infrastructure Spending Pie

With $2 trillion up for grabs in President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill, Chicago’s transportation leaders are making a case for urgent repair needs and forward-thinking programs — all requiring the type of major funding infusion only the federal government can supply.

Sep 11, 2026

All Chicagoans to Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine April 19: Lightfoot

Biden Open to Compromise on Infrastructure, but Not Inaction

10 Chicago Library Branches to Begin Sunday Hours, Lightfoot Announces

Biden Wants Infrastructure Package Approved Over Summer

No End in Sight to Latest COVID-19 Spike: Chicago’s Top Doc

How Changing the Filibuster Could Impact Bipartisanship

Universal Basic Income Skeptics Say Cash Should Go to Existing Services

Puerto Ricans May Soon Get Say on Island’s Long-Term Territorial Status

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Reparations Blueprint: What Evanston’s Move Means for Rest of US

Evanston has become the first city in the country to offer reparations for Black residents. Last week, aldermen voted to distribute $10 million over the next 10 years, using tax money from the sale of recreational marijuana. We discuss the local and national outlook.

Sep 11, 2026

The Week in Review: Loretto Hospital Vaccine Scandal Spurs Investigation

Pritzker Signs Bill Boosting Chicago Firefighters’ Pensions, Ignoring Lightfoot’s Opposition

Affordable Housing Development in Albany Park Heads to City Council

Lawmakers Call YouTube Kids a ‘Wasteland of Vapid’ Content

Waste Management Out of Blue Cart Recycling Program, City Awards New Contract to Lakeshore Recycling

Border Surge Complicates Path Forward on Immigration

Pritzker Extends Ban on Coronavirus-Related Evictions Through June 1

‘Latino Voices’ Community Conversation: Latinas

Science & Nature

Storm That Slugged South, Midwest Brings Misery to Northeast

More than a foot of snow fell in parts of Pennsylvania, New York and New England on Friday but it was freezing rain and ice, accompanied by plummeting temperatures, that threatened to cause the biggest problems for travel and electric service before the storm blows out to sea late Friday and Saturday.

DuSable Bridge

It took nearly 60 years to complete, but the entire architectural works of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan have been compiled into a new book, The Complete Architecture of Adler and Sullivan. We talk with two of its authors.

Sep 11, 2026

Rare Plants Take Root, Bloom in Chicago This Summer

Lurking in the still waters of the Montrose Beach Dunes is a plant unlike its neighbors. The small, carnivorous plant found earlier this month is not easy to spot, but its discovery marks the first of its kind in the area.

Sep 11, 2026

Tom Skilling on City's Record Lows

This Fish Story Is a Whopper, But True: Record-Breaking 750,000 Pounds of Invasive Carp Hauled From Illinois River

Kids & Cell Phones

Cultural Connections: Deep Space Adventure

Ending the Gender Bias in Research

'Ape' at Lincoln

Eliza Fournier

BP Oil Spill

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‘It’s Now or Never’ To Halt the Worst of Climate Change: New U.N. Report

According to the latest report on climate change, we’re still not doing enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions. There’s a way forward, but action can’t wait, scientists say.

Sep 11, 2026

Joshua Foer

Conservative Voices on Climate Change

Chicago Blizzard of 1967: Part 2

Lake County Forest Preserves Waiting for Signs of Life, Joins Global Tracking Network

Astronaut on NASA's future

Bitter Cold, Snow for Chicago Area

Des Plaines River Flooding

Watch: Chicago Students Mark Museum of Science and Industry’s 90th Birthday with Volcanic Eruptions

Food & Drink

Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe

　　Active Time 　　10 minutes 　　Total Time 　　30 minutes 　　This air fryer cauliflower recipe makes the perfect accompaniment to just about anything, so it’s a great way to change up your dinnertime cauliflower game. Cauliflower’s firm texture means it typically takes a long time to cook, but the air fryer makes...

Mofongo Recipe

　　Active Time 　　45 minutes 　　Total Time 　　1 hour 45 minutes (plus soaking) 　　Plantains are a staple across the African diaspora, showing up in both their ripe and unripe glory in a wide range of cultures. Mofongo is a garlicky, salty green-plantain-based dish hailing from the island of Puerto Rico, though...

Sep 11, 2026

Sidecar Recipe

　　Active Time 　　3 minutes 　　Total Time 　　3 minutes 　　One of the only things drinks historians agree on when they discuss the sidecar cocktail is that it was probably named after a motorcycle sidecar, and even that lacks definitive proof. Everything else about this elegant cognac cocktail (creator, city of origin,...

Sep 11, 2026

Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

Vodka Martini Recipe

Harvey Wallbanger Recipe

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Irish Coffee Recipe

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe

Loaf de Noël Recipe

Sweet Sesame Pumpkin Toast Recipe

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Seared Scallops With Remoulade Recipe

　　Total Time 　　15 minutes 　　Topped with a tangy sauce of grainy mustard, capers, and a hint of sriracha, these seared scallops make for an easy but elegant weeknight dinner. 　　This recipe was excerpted from ‘Cook It Up’ by Alex Guarnaschelli. Buy the full book on Amazon. Get more of our...

Sep 11, 2026

Army & Navy Recipe

Buffalo Wings Recipe

Any Tea or Coffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Bourbon-Glazed Fried Salmon Nuggets Recipe

Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary Recipe

Vesper Recipe

Easy Orgeat Recipe

Bellini Recipe

Ecology & Environment

Why is proper ventilation important in poultry farming?

Proper Ventilation in Poultry FarmingDefinition: Proper ventilation refers to the controlled exchange of air within a poultry farm to maintain optimal air quality, temperature, and humidity levels for the well-being and productivity of the birds. Importance of Proper Ventilation1. Temperature Regulation: Poultry birds are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Proper...

Why is egg grading important in the poultry industry?

Egg Grading in the Poultry IndustryDefinition: Egg grading is a crucial process in the poultry industry that involves sorting and categorizing eggs based on their quality, size, and weight. This process helps ensure that consumers receive eggs that meet specific standards and are safe for consumption. Importance of Egg Grading1....

Sep 11, 2026

Where is Quararibea Cordata (Chupa-Chupa) commonly found?

Quararibea Cordata (Chupa-Chupa)Definition: Quararibea Cordata, commonly known as Chupa-Chupa, is a species of tropical fruit tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is native to the Amazon rainforest region in South America. Common HabitatAmazon Rainforest: Chupa-Chupa is predominantly found in the dense and diverse ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest. This...

Sep 11, 2026

Where is cempedak commonly grown?

Climate Change and Its Profound Impact on Agriculture

Why is vaccination important in poultry farming?

Where is the kiwano originally from?

Where is the kepel fruit grown?

Why is ecological outcome monitoring important for regenerative agriculture practices?

Where is the horned melon commonly grown?

Where is snake fruit commonly grown?

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Where is mamoncillo commonly grown?

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Sep 11, 2026

Where is paper mulberry commonly found?

Why is crop rotation important in organic farming?

Why is soil moisture monitoring important in agriculture?

Where is white cherimoya commonly grown?

Where is the Ugli fruit grown?

Where is false mangosteen commonly grown?

Why is effective waste management crucial in poultry farming?

Where is Yantok (Rattan Fruit) commonly found?