Best-selling author Dave Eggers presents his latest novel, focusing on two friends bound by their passion for art over several decades. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports on Eggers’ new work from San Francisco as part of the PBS News Hour’s CANVAS series. About Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown boasts a three-decade tenure with the News...
The third annual Pride in Park Ridge Community Celebration brought together hundreds of people from uptown Park Ridge on June 5 at Hodges Park. This LGBTQ+ event attracted many participants who grew up in Park Ridge, surprised to witness a Pride Celebration in their own town. Organized by local congregations, community organizations, and volunteers, the...
This week, Republicans and Democrats will compete in the annual Congressional Baseball Game. Democrats are keen to break a five-year losing streak. The Republican team, managed by Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas), remains largely unchanged from last year. Williams, who also leads the Congressional Baseball Caucus, stated, “Baseball is about throwing strikes. Our guys can do...
Sports Flashback: June 8, 1971 On this date, Peoria-raised catcher Danny Goodwin, originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox, made headlines. Although the White Sox selected him with the No. 1 draft pick, Goodwin chose not to sign and instead pursued college baseball at Southern University. In 1975, the California Angels drafted him first overall,...
Andrew Jones, a researcher with Noah’s Ark Scans, has presented new soil data suggesting the remains of Noah’s Ark might be located in Turkey. The site in question, situated at the Durupinar location in eastern Turkey, has been under scrutiny since its identification in the 1950s. This site has sparked ongoing discussions between those who...
Amir Odom, a popular YouTube content creator, addresses the challenges confronting young Black Americans. He argues that a culture of victimhood is central to the struggles faced by the community. Odom believes that progress starts with rejecting this mindset and adopting a determined approach. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Odom mentioned, “Many Black...
The National Gallery of Art presents an impactful exhibition, “Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography.” Showcasing both historical and modern photography, this exhibit spans an impressive 185 years. It highlights the intricate relationship between mining and its visual documentation throughout American history. David Maisel’s 2007 aerial photo stands out within the collection. It captures...
The three remaining correspondents of CBS News’ program ’60 Minutes’, Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, have chosen to stay for now, despite recent turmoil. This decision comes after a memo was shared with fellow staffers expressing their anger and grief over recent firings within the team. The correspondents mentioned they had a challenging...
1944: Prayer in Chicago During D-Day On June 6, 1944, Chicago witnessed a day of solemn prayer as residents gathered in churches, including the Holy Name Cathedral. The gathering coincided with the historic Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France, known as D-Day, during World War II. The front page of the Chicago Daily Tribune featured the...
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim, well-known correspondents for ’60 Minutes,’ have decided to continue their roles following a recent crisis at CBS News. This decision comes after a period filled with emotions and uncertainty about the show’s future. In an email sent to the program’s staff, the correspondents affirmed their commitment to maintaining...