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The Wieners Circle chimes in on feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV
19+ hour, 25+ min ago (153+ words) The ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has gained worldwide attention, including from a popular Chicago food establishment. The Wieners Circle, the iconic Lincoln Park hot dog stand known for offering saucy takes on national and…...
Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (372+ words) U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a friendly and reassuring assessment of America's relations with Europe under President Donald Trump's administration, saying Saturday that…...
Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (519+ words) Vice President JD Vance said that Lebanon was never part of the ceasefire deal with Iran, but Israel has offered to "check themselves" in Lebanon to help the deal continue. Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct…...
The Trevor Project receives $45 million from Mac Kenzie Scott
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (795+ words) File " Mac Kenzie Scott on March 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills. The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author Mac Kenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the organization said Monday. The gift is the…...
Source: Pentagon meeting with Vatican official 'most unpleasant' amid reported White House tension
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (784+ words) A source close to Pope Leo XIV told NBC Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern the meeting between the Pentagon and Cardinal Christophe Pierre was "most unpleasant and confrontational." A meeting between the Pentagon and a Vatican ambassador has raised…...
Officials weigh holding social media companies accountable for teen takeovers
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (645+ words) Ald. William Hall met with Meta officials Monday, with the social media giant being tasked with helping Chicago deter so-called "teen trends." Jenn Schanz explains. Ald. William Hall was optimistic leaving a virtual meeting with Meta representatives Monday, with the…...
When is the Illinois governor's race? Here's who won the primary, and when the election is
3+ week, 6+ day ago (504+ words) In 2022 former State Sen. Darren Bailey lost to incumbent Gov. J. B. Pritzker, but will history repeat itself? Mary Ann Ahern has the story. No, Illinois did not elect a governor during Tuesday night's 2026 Primary Election -- but it did set the stage…...
Darren Bailey wins Republican primary for Illinois governor, NBC News projects
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (414+ words) Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker emerged as a major player in Illinois" high-profile Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. Mary Ann Ahern explains. While the Democratic primary in the race for Illinois governor was already decided, the Republican race had more competition, with…...
Darren Bailey blasts Trump's remarks on Pope Leo amid controversy
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (535+ words) Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is a supporter of President Donald Trump, but he's blasting the president amid his ongoing criticism of Pope Leo XIV, as Mary Ann Ahern explains. Bailey was also critical of an AI-generated image the…...
Radiohead tells Trump's ICE to take down a video using their song
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) Musicians Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, founding members of Radiohead, perform onstage with The Smile during the "Light for Attracting Attention Tour" at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on December 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The British rock band Radiohead is…...