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In Meta’s latest flex, it’s threatening to cut news from Facebook because a bill in the Illinois Senate wants megaplatforms to give news outlets their fair cut of ad revenue. Our head of audience engagement has some words to share.
On Apple TV+ show, the comic virtuoso leads an upper-crust cast including Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb and Ricky Martin.
Only nine teams in the last 41 years of Division I women’s basketball have capped perfect seasons with a title. Six of those belong to UConn. This year, South Carolina (32-0) will attempt to become the 10th.
Turning around questions about age dogging Biden, he quipped, ‘Of course, the big news this week is two candidates clinched their parties’ nomination for president. One candidate is too old and mentally unfit to be president. The other is me.’
I’m going with Zach Edey and the Boilermakers to win the Big Ten’s first men’s basketball title since 2000. Here’s my entire bracket.
The offense is humming. Terrence Shannon Jr. is going bonkers. But can the Illini finally get past the first weekend of the Big Dance, which they haven’t done since 2005?
In 451 BC, Pericles disenfranchised a quarter of Athenian citizens. Raising the case now is not a coincidence.
The sixth-round pick the Bears received in the Fields trade was the final verdict on his ability.
Instead of investing your time in keeping him happy and comfortable, look for ways he can gain his independence.
Poles finally deals Fields, but paltry return reflects stunning disappearance of trade market
The Illini will face fifth-seeded Wisconsin — which they’ve beaten seven straight times — at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The days of trekking to the office in bad weather are over for people who have worked remotely since the pandemic started.
Niemerg’s Republican primary opponent, Jim Acklin, also faces nasty claims in the 102nd District race.
What does former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, who battled a serious childhood stutter, have to say about Donald Trump’s “B-B-B-Biden” ridicule at a political rally last weekend? “Call my mother,” Vallas advised.
Open bills you receive in the mail, read them and report any discrepancies to Medicare and other health partners, Mary Mitchell writes.
Solid docuseries details abuse and upsetting actions the young talents endured while making TV shows for kids.
The GOP is engaged in a cynical effort to convince Americans that immigrants commit crimes, and President Joe Biden is caught in a bind because of it.
Regina King delivers a performance worthy of the compassionate lawmaker.
Higher ed’s constant accommodation of students’ discomfort leaves them unprepared for what’s coming tomorrow, Chicago’s Next Voices columnist writes.
Republicans killed a bipartisan border deal because they want to create a migrant crisis, not solve one.