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Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay federal income taxes for five years. The Grammy-nominated rapper, whose real name is Carl Mitchell, 52, did not pay income taxes amounting to roughly $175,000 between 2019 and 2023, …

Coach Tyler Marsh reached back in his player-development bag after shootaround, working out with forward Azurá Stevens. The Sky signed Stevens to an expensive three-year deal to help space the floor around young center Kamilla Cardoso. So far, that part …

One of the richest franchises in the NBA is bringing on one of the richest families in the state of Illinois. It was announced on Friday that Lukas and Samantha Walton have acquired a minority interest in both the Bulls …

Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza’s killer animatronics are out for more blood. Blumhouse Atomic Monster has tapped Gary Dauberman to write the script for the next installment of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Dauberman has penned some of the most successful horror franchises …

The rise in popularity of soundbars and powered speakers over the years has diminished the necessity for a stereo receiver, but it’s still one of the most important components in a classic home audio or home theater system. It’s easy …

Amazon MGM has signed a first-look deal with Mercedes Ron, doubling down on an already hugely successful partnership with the bestselling author behind some of the biggest global hits on Prime Video. A Wattpad breakout, Ron is the writer of …

Sean Brock might be just as consumed with vintage Southern-flavored vinyl as he is with interpreting the original flavors of the American South. In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of …

As unionized British Petroleum oil refinery workers reached the 100th day of being locked out of their jobs in northwest Indiana, they took the fight to BP’s headquarters in downtown Chicago to demand the company accept their contract offer. The …

The owner of the site of the now-demolished Damen Silos has been warned by the city for allegedly operating an “unauthorized” parking lot that was built without submitting a stormwater management plan. City inspectors went to the site at 1910 …

A 26-year-old West Loop woman, who was killed when two boats collided in Monroe Harbor overnight, was “the sweetest human being,” her father said. Johanna H. Gregory was among 14 people aboard two boats involved in the collision, which happened …

Amazon’s 2026 Prime Day event is down to its final hours, but there’s still time to find plenty of deals that make the last-minute scroll worth it. The sales event is still running strong, especially when it comes to kids’ …

Just based on potential, it feels like Caleb Wilson has the talent to be a double-double machine as early as his rookie campaign. What isn’t a wait-and-see for the Bulls’ first-round selection (No. 4 overall), however, is his current ability …

The New York investment firm seeking to acquire Chicago’s parking meters tried Thursday to endear itself to a skeptical City Council that must approve the deal. James Wyper, a senior managing director at Stonepeak Partners, found himself on the same …

The prediction market behemoth Kalshi filed suit this week to block a new Illinois tax on financial exchanges like theirs that state gambling regulators have decried as illegal sports betting. Kalshi’s federal lawsuit, filed in Chicago, seeks an injunction against …

Esta cobertura es posible gracias a una colaboración entre WBEZ y Grist, organización ambiental sin fines de lucro. Serap Erdal se detuvo en un poste de luz en medio de Grant Park y sacó su teléfono. Detrás de ella, los …

The ticket price you first see will be the price you pay in Illinois, under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker banning so-called junk fees that often jack up costs for concerts, hotel reservations, food orders and other online …

A Chicago police officer was disciplined for posting pornographic images of her child’s father online after she found him on a date with another woman while she was pregnant, newly released records show. A police supervisor agreed last month to …

After President Trump claimed that the recently painted Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial had been vandalized — he claimed someone damaged the lining at the bottom of the pool, possibly with a knife or boxcutter — his U.S. Attorney …

Las entradas para el museo del Obama Presidential Center se han agotado hasta septiembre debido a la alta demanda, pero se lanzará un nuevo lote de boletos al público a principios de julio. Las entradas para septiembre de 2026 hasta …

South Shore Line train service remained suspended Thursday after a freight train derailment and power loss Wednesday night near East Chicago and Gary, Ind., officials said. Passengers were encouraged to find alternate transportation methods to commute to and from Chicago …

Chris Berend a digital-media executives who has had a hand in helping to create new distribution platforms for NBC News journalism and properties including “Today,” is leaving the company after a seven-year tenure. In a memo sent to staffers Thursday, …

Adam McKay said in a new interview with Business Insider that he is “totally open to the idea” of working with Will Ferrell again. The duo behind some of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” “Step …

Anthony Rizzo is everywhere — on your screens. He’s on FanDuel commercials and social-media videos. He’s on the show “The Lovable Reunion” with former Cubs teammate David Ross. And he’s on NBC’s “Sunday Night Baseball” as a studio and in-game …

A century of Illinois court decisions that a single-punch death isn’t grounds for a first-degree murder conviction prompted a Cook County judge Thursday to find the attacker of a Northern Trust bank executive guilty of a lesser charge of involuntary …

Starz is developing a TV series based on “The Wolf King,” Lauren Palphreyman’s popular romantic fantasy book series. The project follows a princess named Aurora who is kidnapped by a werewolf. According to the official description, she will find herself …

The Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon” racked up 21.5 million global viewers in its first three days of availability, according to Warner Bros Discovery. A combination of Nielsen’s measurement of viewers on HBO’s cable channel and Warner …

Tim Ryan, a former Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter who also reported on Hawaii’s film and television industry for Variety, died June 20 in West Seattle, Washington after a long illness. He was 80. Ryan was the Star-Bulletin’s senior entertainment writer from …

The Milwaukee Bucks finally traded Giannis Antetokounmpo for a deep trade package of young talents and draft picks from the Miami Heat. Noteworthy players Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware were obvious names that needed to be in the trade. However, …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in mid-May, Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The arrest came just days after her court date for a previous crash, and police claimed that Mathers’ BAC was three times the …

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) criticized President Trump for not signing the bipartisan housing bill after Trump abruptly cancelled the signing event. Trump says he won’t sign the bill until the SAVE Act is passed. As seen below at a …

Bally’s offered Wednesday to move quickly to install lounges filled with slot machines at O’Hare and Midway airports and “substitute” that revenue for the $6.8 million the city was counting on by lifting the ban on video gambling terminals. Christopher …

Theater Stephanie Mattos as Rosalind in “As You Like It” presented by Midsommer Flight at six city parks this summer. Tom McGrath Midsommer Flight presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” a romantic comedy filled with witty dialogue and a plot …

Ninguno de los aficionados locales a los deportes a quienes conozco desde 1994 mostró mucho interés en la Copa del Mundo. Yo ni siquiera sabía que existía un torneo así o que Chicago estaba entre los anfitriones ese año hasta …

On each of his first two NHL teams, new Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram was stuck behind a superstar who blocked him from becoming a No. 1 defenseman. With the Avalanche, it was Cale Makar. With the Sabres, it was Rasmus …

Not too busy, a little bit unique and something that screams Metra. That’s what graphic designer Falecia Woods envisioned when she was tasked with creating a special Metra locomotive to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The locomotive was showcased during …

NBC has officially set its premiere dates for the fall 2026 broadcast season. NBC will officially kickoff fall on Sept. 9 with NFL coverage of the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a rematch of last year’s Super …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Wyndham Clark just won his second US Open championship, so this should be the best week of his life. But while other recent championship athletes are enjoying a multi-week bender, Clark is seizing this opportunity to …

The chairs set up for a rare bipartisan celebration as President Donald Trump signed a broadly popular housing bill on Wednesday will remain empty after Trump abruptly cancelled the proceedings. The housing measure — “of minor importance,” by Trump’s estimation …

Olivia Wilde said in a new interview with The Cut that a “screaming match” never took place on the set of “Don’t Worry Darling,” nor was she “not available on set” as highly-publicized rumors suggested at the time. Wilde’s 2022 …

With Prime Day in full swing, now is the best time to save big on all sorts of categories on Amazon, sitewide, including home theater and entertainment. With savings up to 51% off list prices, Variety rounded up the best …