Thornton Township administrator, top Tiffany Henyard aide Keith Freeman fired
Thornton Township records indicate Administrator Keith Freeman was notified of his dismissal July 9 due to poor attendance. http://dlvr.it/TBGxND
Afternoon Briefing: ‘El Chapo’ son has ‘no deal’ with feds, his lawyer says after not guilty plea
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.http://dlvr.it/TBGv42
It’s Now or Never for Sha’Carri Richardson at the Paris Olympics
The stage is set for “That Girl.” It’s up to her to determine if this will be a dream come true or one that’s been deferred — againhttp://dlvr.it/TBGTGB
7 Black Sommeliers and Wine Pros to Put On Your Radar
Even in 2024, the number of Black sommeliers and wine professionals in the US is still drastically disproportionate to those of other races in the industry. A 2024 study in the Journal of Business Diversity reports that only 2% of U.S. wine professionals identify as Black. While we still have a long way to go…http://dlvr.it/TBD8Hg
The Wrap-Up! Leslie Uggams At NYC Premiere, Kevin Hart at San Diego Comic-Con, Fenty Hair Party
Your weekly dose of events and happenings.http://dlvr.it/TBD8G8
Cooling centers open as heat, humidity and storms loom; city monitoring forecast ahead of Lollapalooza
The city has opened 256 cooling centers to provide residents with relief from this week’s heat.http://dlvr.it/TBD7GC
Infants’ tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says
Tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors’ group said.http://dlvr.it/TBD4Pm
Five High-Flying Questions with Olympian Simone Biles
We lamented with Simone Biles when she withdrew from most of the gymnastics competitions at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because we understood her pain. The world often expects Black women to carry it all on their shoulders, and for the decorated Olympic gymnast, who was in Tokyo without her dedicated family, it was all just too…http://dlvr.it/TBCzgS
Midwest rapper’s music video breaking down the three branches of government goes viral
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, a renowned rapper known as MC Visionary was about to make a music video that would spark a revolution of a different kind. With a passion for social justice and a desire to inspire change, MC Visionary had crafted a powerful […]
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” It made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.http://dlvr.it/TB9wBl