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04/13/2026

Columnist Jon Cohn weighs in on his dying love for the game of baseball. ⚾

Can anyone help a dying baseball fan – well, a fan whose interest is dying?

04/13/2026

As the seasons begin to change in the Windy City, Chicagoans everywhere can rejoice at the return of lakefront season. For as long as the weather holds, there may be nothing more defining of the Chicago summer experience than time spent along Lake Michigan. 🏙

With the weather warming, make sure to check out the do’s and don’ts of surviving Chicago’s lakefront trail.

04/13/2026

Sometimes big sporting events don’t live up to the hype. Sometimes the build-up is greater than the reality. That would most assuredly not be the case for the recently completed Masters Tournament, won yesterday by Rory McIlroy. ⛳

Review of Masters golf tournament and Rory McIlroy’s second straight win

04/11/2026

Illinois has locked in nearly $2.5 billion in investments and close to 4,000 jobs from those companies this year. The companies that invested span industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, and the food sector. One of these includes Mars, Incorporated, which has plans for a hub in Fulton Market that will hold 1,000 employees. 🏙

Illinois secures $2.5B investments and nearly 4,000 jobs from top firms like Mars Snacking, Hyundai, and CSL. Economic development booms with manufacturing and biotech expansions, creating opportunities statewide.

04/11/2026

A litter of endangered African painted dog pups made their public debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago recently. Born Nov. 25, the five females and five males now race through their outdoor habitat in "Habitat Africa! The Savannah." Guests can now watch them chase each other and tumble in playful piles. 🐶

Ten African painted dog pups born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago make their playful debut, highlighting conservation for this endangered species with fewer than 7,000 left in the wild.

04/11/2026

Uber and Rivian unveiled a major pact to roll out autonomous robotaxis in key cities. The deal calls for Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031. 🚗

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian for 10,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis starting in San Francisco and Miami in 2028, expanding to 25 cities by 2031. Partnership accelerates self-driving tech.

04/10/2026

Chicago Sky sends two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese packing with trade to Atlanta Dream. 🏀

Chicago Sky trades WNBA star Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks amid team tensions. Reese smiles in NYC, eyes new chapter with Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard.

04/10/2026

The Artemis II crew is set for a Pacific splashdown. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch flew with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Splashdown targets 8:07 EDT (7:07 p.m. CT) off the coast of San Diego. Read more about the timeline. 🚀

Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen prepare for Pacific splashdown after historic lunar flyby. Detailed reentry timeline, Orion capsule heat shield test and mission highlights ahead of NASA's moon comeback.

04/10/2026

Spring savings are pouring in at with 45–65% off furniture, mattresses and décor during the “Don’t Get Soaked on Furniture Prices” event, now through April 14, 15400 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park, IL. (More details in article)

04/10/2026

Spring savings are pouring in at Darvin Furniture & Mattress with 45–65% off furniture, mattresses and décor during the “Don’t Get Soaked on Furniture Prices” event, now through April 14.

https://www.chicagostarmedia.com/candid_candace/darvin-furniture-mattress-makes-a-splash-with-don-t-get-soaked-on-furniture-prices-sale/article_0e2152bc-436f-4512-9b80-96fff472c360.html

04/09/2026

The U.S. government plans to automatically register men ages 18 to 25 for military draft eligibility by December 2026. This reportedly ends the need for voluntary, self-registration with the Selective Service System (SSS). 🇺🇸

The U.S. will automatically register young men for the military draft by December 2026, streamlining Selective Service. Learn about the changes, history, and what it means amid global tensions.

04/09/2026

The 90th Masters Tournament 2026 kicked off on today at Augusta National. Defending champion Rory McIlroy started slow but surged with three straight birdies on holes 13-15. He has tied Sam Burns for the lead at 5-under par. ⛳

Rory McIlroy ties for lead in 2026 Masters Tournament Round 1 at 5-under with birdie run. Patrick Reed, Sam Burns shine early. Legends Nicklaus, Player, Watson blast LIV returns. Live updates from Augusta.