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Price reduced on my commercial building for sale in Creston (Ogle County), Illinois. Small town, easy drive to DeKalb, Dixon. Next to Rochelle. Would be great for hair salon, coffee shop, retail, community ctr. Friendly area. coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/creston/104…

Another irreplaceable brother gone. It never gets any easier. Travel well Vincenzo.

Marchers return to Marquette Park 60 years after historic MLK visit chicagotribune.com/2026/08/01/mar…

Today is the last day of Lollapalooza in Chicago. It's going to be very windy today, so put some crazy glue on to hold the glitter. :)

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and others in rallying against racism and commemorating the contentious event 60 years ago, when marchers were met with violence. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/08/0…

Remembering the great Fela Kuti, who passed away 29 years ago today.

When I was 5 (1976), this was my favorite song. I remember my parents taking me to see Car Wash, too. Good memories.

Who was at this inaugural event in Chicago History? #ChicagoHistory ☑️

The Shedd Aquarium’s four new beluga whales each have their own distinct personalities, but telling them apart can be difficult if you’re not an expert. chicagotribune.com/2026/07/29/bel…

This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead. Great reporting about one of the oddest characters on the online right (who is also highly praised by the president) propublica.org/article/trump-…

It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!

The state should help reopen Uptown’s Weiss Hospital, neighbors say. "We need affordable healthcare." blockclubchi.co/4pR8F8G

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A rare surviving remnant from Chicago’s Old Chinatown. The Yukon Building / Bock Building is a 2026 Chicago 7 Most Endangered, and we’re advocating to save and repurpose this incredibly authentic, and admittedly gritty, part of Chicago’s history. Also, we’d love to see the Chicago Legacy Businesses like the Sky Ride Tap remain for many years to come. Hoping for a good outcome. Yukon Building / Bock Building 1898 Holabird & Roche 400 S. Clark Street Read the full story at Preservation Chicago's website preservationchicago.org/yukon-building/

To whom it may concern and to everyone else as well,

Coppin State University President Anthony Jenkins implemented a program offering in-state tuition to students from states with no HBCUs And instead of raising tuition to bring in more revenue, he slashed it hoping to draw more students. It’s working. thebanner.com/education/high…

The lineup for the first Lollapalooza, 35 years ago in 1991.

A Polish-born woman in Des Plaines who “had done everything right” has been in ICE custody for the past year. Green Card for 20 years, sought citizenship. “And it didn’t matter.” chicagotribune.com/2026/07/27/ill…

Tornado Warning including Orland Park IL, Tinley Park IL and New Lenox IL until 1:15 PM CDT

“If you believe Black people aren't second-class citizens, then don't treat them like second-class friends.” Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg)