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The $16.7 billion budget approved by a City Council majority that rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head tax required the city to make a full $260 million advance pension payment to stave off another costly reduction in Chicago’s bond rating. …

The official White House account on X Thursday posted a photo of President Trump walking away from the Marine One helicopter with the caption: “He is Him.” Some viewers, including conservatives, interpreted the caption as a comparison to Jesus Christ, …

The Sky know what their biggest problem is. Asked about the gap between the the expectations for the season and their reality, coach Tyler Marsh said it all comes down to consistency. At 8-16, the Sky are stuck in 12th …

Dangerous air pollution caused by hundreds of raging wildfires in Canada shut down outdoor activities across Chicago Thursday. Concerts, movies in the parks, sporting events and other activities were canceled due to the hazardous air that threatened public health. The …

In a competitive situation, FX has secured the rights to develop a series based on the New Yorker article “The Call of the Wild” by Paige Williams, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Also published online in January 2026 under …

Wrigley Field will play host to the All-Star Game next summer, but it will also feature an Opening Day bout for the second consecutive season. The Cubs’ 2027 schedule was released Thursday and features the campaign kicking off on the …

All 17-year-old Lucas Bradshaw wants is to get back on the baseball field. But a crash last year left the high school student with severe brain injuries, putting his dreams on hold and beginning a long road to recovery. Lucas …

Roughly 300 Netflix programs across the streamer’s library have used generative AI across their production process this year, the company revealed in its second-quarter earnings report on Thursday. Netflix told shareholders in a letter that the technology’s usage expands across …

In November 2025, writer-director Josh Penn Soskin began production on his debut feature, “The Rooster Prince,” based on his relationship with his late brother, David, a renowned psychiatrist who suffered from bipolar disorder. He cast Shia LaBeouf to play Eli, the …

Tras los tiroteos mortales que involucraron a agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en Houston y Maine, los defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes en Chicago afirman que los incidentes subrayan sus demandas de abolir …

President Trump’s son Eric Trump slammed ABC News for its reporting on U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying low across Pensacola Beach, Florida. The network reported: “Dramatic video shows the U.S. Navy Blue Angels making a low-altitude flyover above Pensacola Beach, …

The lion enclosure was empty. The gorillas, gone. The rhino, which can typically found standing stolidly in the old elephant enclosure, looking like a beast from mythology, was standing somewhere else, out of view. My wife and I were strolling …

Not everyone gets a front-row seat to history. This weekend, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” arrives in theaters nationwide. The sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic is the first-ever movie shot entirely on Imax film cameras. And over the past month, everyone …

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep …

Just a day after Fox Sports’ coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals broke records, they did it again. Wednesday’s nailbiter between Argentina and England averaged 15.063 million viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched FIFA Men’s World Cup …

LAS VEGAS — Second-year guard Kobe Sanders had 26 points and five assists to lead the Clippers to a 108-94 victory over the Washington Wizards in their penultimate NBA Summer League game on Wednesday night at the Thomas & Mack …

After a surprisingly emotional debate, the City Council approved a resolution Wednesday demanding the resignation of embattled U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros. Only a handful of alderpersons opposed the resolution, which adds the City Council to the chorus of those demanding …

Theater Max Martin and David West Read’s musical “& Juliet” flips the script on the love story of Romeo and Juliet and wonders what would happen if Juliet (Fabiola Caraballo Quijada) didn’t end it all over Romeo. Features Martin’s pop …

El alcalde Brandon Johnson fue respaldado por aliados políticos y organizadores mientras firmaba una orden ejecutiva a principios de este año, en la que se ordena a la Policía de Chicago a investigar a los agentes federales de inmigración y …

The 7-ton glass desk designed by the late architect Frank Gehry for the lobby of the Inland Steel Building sold at auction Wednesday for $243,200. The 16-piece ensemble, made of emerald-colored glass and named Icehenge, had been anticipated to fetch …

The upcoming Netflix drama “The Roman” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. The show, which is set in the world of Las Vegas casinos, has cast Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil: Born Again,” “The Beauty”) and Kate Mara (“A …

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Queens,” the Season 1 finale of “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” now streaming on Apple TV. At the moment we think that Paula Saunders has finally gotten her life together, things get sent reeling once …

PHILADELPHIA — It’s just the first inning in this year’s collective-bargaining negotiations for a new basic agreement. The current five-year deal expires on Dec. 1. But if one listens to the principals at this point, there seems to be little …

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lately, Collin Gosselin has been dropping allegations about his mom at every opportunity. In fact, Collin has a memoir on the way, and he promises that it will detail the many ways in which Kate Gosselin …

La Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios planea establecer Centros de Alcance para Préstamos por Desastre para las personas afectadas por las tres rondas de tormentas que devastaron el área de Chicago el mes pasado. Los centros abrirán este miércoles y …

Chicago Public Schools leaders announced drastic plans Wednesday to close the district’s massive deficit, including laying off 760 teachers, 801 teacher aides and 162 central office and citywide staff. The district also plans to freeze spending midyear and furlough staff …

Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s lack of diversity. The film, which is now in production, has announced a …

For one week, “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will screen in select movie theaters in Los Angeles and New York, Variety has learned exclusively. While the film is primarily a streaming release and will have its Paramount+ debut on July …

Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleged they cut an “illegal” deal with President Donald Trump to secure U.S. governmental approval for the takeover of Warner …

The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to break records on English-language U.S. TV. Tuesday’s match between Spain and France averaged 11.462 million viewers this Tuesday on Fox, making it the most-watched FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinals telecast in U.S. English-language …

With comedian Marcello Hernández to host, the biggest names in sports are set to attend the 34th annual ESPY Awards to recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, breakthrough athlete and …

Chicagoans caught outside on Tuesday sought relief from the heat any way they could as the city entered its second stretch of 90-degree-plus temperatures in a month. Icicles, cold water, and Gatorade were the provisions provided to beat the heat …

Watermelons are a summer treat. When the weather is stifling hot and appetites fade, cooling foods and drinks are essential. Thick, ruby-red slices of watermelon, as wide as dinner plates, provide natural sweetness and thirst-quenching refreshment with every juicy, dribbling …

This recipe celebrates the abundance of summer tomatoes in a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Inspired by the classic ingredients of an Italian caprese salad — juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil — it reimagines …

The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to establish Disaster Loan Outreach Centers for people impacted by three rounds of storms that ravaged the Chicago area last month. The centers are set to open July 15 and run through July 30, …

This version of the classic French Nicoise salad is a vibrant entree for a brunch or al fresco lunch. A Nicoise salad is the sum of its components, however many variations abound. The original salad was simple, influenced by the …

Tyler Falbo, a writer, director and producer known for his shaping the viral comedy videos of sketch group Almost Friday, is helming an R-rated comedy movie for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released theatrically on April …

Bruce Levine made news Monday night — by accident. Levine, the baseball reporter for the Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network and The Score, posted a message on X that was not intended for that audience, or any audience. At 7:46 p.m., Levine …

A vehicle “improperly entered” Yellow Line tracks in Skokie where it was hit by a train Tuesday afternoon, the CTA said. Service was resuming after the collision, which happened shortly after 1 p.m. in Skokie at a grade crossing, the …

Illinois has confirmed 216 cases of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis, the state’s public health department confirmed Tuesday. Of those 216, 18 people have been hospitalized across the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Most people in Illinois …