Entertainment veteran Amanda Farrand has a new gig — where she’s in charge of sparking joy on the internet, and, ideally, making some money from it. Upworthy, a digital aggregator …
Feel-Good Digital Publisher Upworthy Gets New CEO: Amanda Farrand, Alum of Imagine Entertainment and Hello Sunshine Read More
The fourth season of “Bridgerton” could have easily been a filler season if it weren’t for Yerin Ha. The “Cinderella”-themed season focused on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the spare to …
How ‘Bridgerton’ Star Yerin Ha Raised the Show’s Acting Bar in Season 4 Read MoreRepublican lawmakers grilled Chicago Public Schools Supt./CEO Macquline King about transgender students, religion and sex education as she testified under subpoena Wednesday at a contentious U.S. House education committee hearing. …
CPS CEO defends transgender student policies against attacks by House Republicans Read More
Nick Offerman has a strong work ethic. When he signed up to play former pro wrestler James “Jinx” Millet in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” he worried he’d have to train …
‘I Negotiate With Hugging’: Nick Offerman Sounds Off on Toxic Masculinity, Turning Down Ron Swanson Roles and ‘Margot’s Got Money Troubles’ Read MoreA federal judge on Wednesday scheduled a hearing that could be the first to thoroughly address claims of prosecutorial misconduct before grand juries in Chicago — unless the feds wind up …
Hearing in Loretto Hospital fraud case could address claims of prosecutors’ misconduct — if feds don’t drop it Read MoreAll eyes will be on the Bears’ defensive line this year after the team did little to add top-end talent while waiting for Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner to return …
Dayo Odeyingbo’s practices a ‘bonus,’ but Bears not sure of Shemar Turner’s return Read MoreMichael J. Fox is a big fan of Caleb Williams. That’s what NBC Sports’ Chris Simms told the Bears quarterback during an episode of his podcast, which was released this …
Michael J. Fox among the fans of Caleb Williams Read MoreChicago police Wednesday released a picture of a person they suspect lit a cross in the middle of the afternoon in Grant Park, alarming officials, faith leaders and the public. …
Officials, faith leaders outraged by burning cross in Grant Park; $10K reward offered Read More
“Toy Story 5” star Tim Allen says a “Home Improvement” reboot is not likely at the moment due to “personality problems” with the actors who played his on-screen sons on …
Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot Is ‘Stuck’ Because of On-Screen Sons’ ‘Personality Problems’ in Real Life: ‘They’ve Got Their Own Issues’ Read MoreA City Council committee moved Tuesday to shut down open-air drug markets peddling marijuana in broad daylight near Chicago public schools and parks. One week after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive …
City Council committee backs crackdown on selling pot near schools, parks Read MoreProperty tax bills usually sent out in July will once again be delayed, according to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Preckwinkle, who announced the two-month delay on Tuesday, said …
Cook County property tax bills delayed again — this time by 2 months Read MoreThe Bears had good and bad news on the injury front at mandatory minicamp Tuesday afternoon. Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo and linebacker T.J. Edwards, both coming back from major injuries, participated in team …
Bears injury report: Progress from Dayo Odeyingbo, T.J. Edwards, but 2 players hurt Tuesday Read MoreLas Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) están reemplazando su actual examen de admisión para escuelas secundarias dirigido a estudiantes de octavo grado por un examen diferente que es más del …
Nuevo examen para ingresar a escuelas secundarias selectivas de CPS es más largo y es sólo en inglés Read More
For a movie about toys coming to life, it’s no surprise that “Toy Story 5” has inspired a blockbuster-worthy merch rollout ahead of its theatrical release next weekend. But the …
‘Toy Story 5’ Goes All In on Merch: From Lego and Funko to Away Luggage and Pandora Jewelry Read More