Raw material – Chicago Reader

Raw material – Chicago Reader

I agonized over what present to bring Baby Ikki, the character that artist Michael Smith has been performing for over 30 years, for Ikki’s 50th birthday. Gifts were encouraged. The Ikki performance, featuring the artist as a genderless and diapered baby was only a part of Soccer Club Club’s “Return to the Rec Room,” a … Read more

Trump shares unfounded conspiracy theory claiming...

Trump shares unfounded conspiracy theory claiming...

President Donald Trump on Saturday night reposted a baseless claim on Truth Social that former President Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced with clones or robots. The original post, made by an anonymous Truth Social user that often spreads outlandish claims, suggested that Biden was replaced with “clones, doubles” and “robotic engineered soulless … Read more

As Musk Steps Aside From DOGE,...

As Musk Steps Aside From DOGE,...

On Wednesday evening, the world’s wealthiest man announced that his sojourn in the nation’s capital is almost over. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President (Donald Trump) for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Elon Musk posted to X, the social media platform … Read more

South Korea holds a snap presidential...

South Korea holds a snap presidential...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president this week to… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president this week to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted over his brief but shocking imposition of … Read more

Scottie Scheffler claims Memorial victory, joining...

Scottie Scheffler claims Memorial victory, joining...

Scottie Scheffler never lost the lead and never gave anyone much of a chance down the stretch Sunday in another relentless performance, closing with a 2-under 70 for a four-shot victory to join Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of the Memorial. Slowed by hand surgery at the start of the year from a … Read more

Millennium Park summer series returns with...

Millennium Park summer series returns with...

Chicago’s beloved Millennium Park is bringing back its series of classic summer events. From movie nights, to concerts, to summer workout classes- there’s something for everyone. The summer events have become a staple of the warmer seasons in Chicago, and this year is set up to be no exception. Here’s a rundown of the events, … Read more

‘Race Across the World’ star Sam...

‘Race Across the World’ star Sam...

Former “Race Across the World” contestant Sam Gardiner has died following a car crash. He was 24. Gardiner was behind the wheel of a white Volkswagen in Manchester, England, on Monday night when the vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and landed on its side, according to Greater Manchester Police. He was the only passenger of the … Read more

Ukrainian drones destroyed Putin’s bombers. A...

Ukrainian drones destroyed Putin’s bombers. A...

For the citizens of Russia’s far-flung regions, filming it all on their phones, it scarcely seemed believable. Life in the villages of deepest Siberia or Russia’s Arctic north felt a world away from the front lines of their country’s war with Ukraine. Yet suddenly, as they went about the Sunday business, the war unmistakably and … Read more

In disappointing Red Sox season, Crochet...

In disappointing Red Sox season, Crochet...

Red Sox “He sets the tone for us. As a ballclub, as a staff. He goes out there and lets it rip.” Garrett Crochet dominated on the mound Sunday. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) Alex Cora wasn’t going to take any chances on Sunday afternoon. Less than two weeks after the Red Sox manager and the team … Read more

The Rising Death Toll of the...

The Rising Death Toll of the...

When the Trump administration unveiled its plan to put a fledgling nonprofit with no humanitarian track record in charge of distributing aid to Palestinians in Gaza earlier this month, the outcry among aid groups was widespread.  Under the plan, which has the backing of the U.S. and Israeli governments, civilians would be concentrated into southern … Read more