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CTA Train Pushing Case Deepens | Chicago News (opens the original)
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A 29-year-old man was horrifically pushed off a Chicago Red Line train, electrocuted on the third rail and struck by another train — a brutal act that has sent shockwaves through the city. Two suspects have now been arrested: a 19-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl, both charged with murder. Bickham’s family is devastated and urgently calling for the third suspect to come forward, demanding justice and accountability from the CTA as investigators race to close this tragic case. Listen in comf
Former Bear Builds Martini Lounge in South Loop | Chicago News (opens the original)
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Former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije is reviving the South Loop with his sleek new martini bar, Martini Lounge, in the historic M Lounge space. With 12 signature martinis—including wild “Disco” twists like the Porn Star—he’s blending nostalgia and innovation, keeping original decor like a Miles Davis portrait and hosting DJs and live music to turn it into a vibrant community hub. Plans for a Japanese cocktail bar, ice cream parlor, and boutique hotel are also on the horizon as Idonije aims to elev
Vance Back in Iowa to Rally GOP | Chicago News (opens the original)
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Vice President JD Vance is back in Iowa for a high-stakes campaign swing, headlining a rally in Council Bluffs to boost Republican chances in Congress and sharpen his own political profile. With competitive Senate and governor’s races heating up — including a Senate showdown against Josh Turek and a gubernatorial battle pitting Zach Lahn against Rob Sand — Vance’s visit underscores the GOP’s urgency ahead of midterms. Though his Senate rival Ashley Hinson won’t attend, Governor nominee Lahn will
Illinois Pumpkin King Claims U.S. Title | Chicago News (opens the original)
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Phil Groenewold of Plainfield just shattered Illinois’ 11-year pumpkin weight record with a colossal 2,492.5-pound gourd—over 300 pounds heavier than the old champ—and now holds the U.S. title too. He harvested it early to ensure timely weigh-in at a Kentucky championship, and it’s proudly displayed in his front yard, already drawing attention from folks hoping to carve it into a giant jack-o’-lantern. After ten years of science-backed farming—including daily 80-gallon waterings—he admits it’s a
Brendan Jones Turns Defense Into Strength | Chicago News (opens the original)
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Brendan Jones is rewriting his story on the field—after sitting on the bench last year, the senior defender has become Geneva’s rock, anchoring a defense that’s allowed just three goals in nine games and helped secure their sixth shutout of the season. With coach Blake Hughes spotting his raw intensity early, Jones now leads the backline with grit, even if it means picking up yellow cards along the way. While Gabe Barwiolek lights up the scoreboard with nine goals, it’s Jones and the defensive u
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