Obamacare survived another attempt at dismantling a lifeline for 31 million Americans when the Supreme Court dismissed the case brought by the former Trump administration and GOP-led states on June 17, 2021. The ACA challengers urged the justices to block…
British chef, restaurateur, writer, and TV personality, Gordon Ramsey, is planning on opening his first restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. According to the Chicago Tribune on June 17, 2021, the internationally known chef will open Gordon Ramsey Burger in the River…
The Oregon House took unprecedented action against a Republican legislator in expelling him for his actions that placed his colleagues and Gov. Kate Brown (D) in danger earlier this year. Rep. Mike Nearman not only unlocked the doors allowing far-right…
A major ransomware group — who extorted Americans — was arrested by Ukrainian police officers. The law enforcement agency announced on June 16, 2021, they had arrested the ransomware hackers — marking the first time they reported a mass apprehension….
Chicago has become the largest major U.S. city to reopen as of June 11, 2021, just in time for Gay Pride Month. The city was originally scheduled to open in July. Mayor Lori Lightfoot explains why: Due to the incredible…
Economics is not an easily understood science. It seems that inflation rates rising when the country is recovering after 15 months of effects COVID-19 on the United States is almost cruel, but it was expected. The annual inflation rate was…
Many people enjoy a good cup of joe to start off their day. Ever wonder what process the coffee bean goes through before it is packaged and shipped out for consumption? The farmers make this decision based on the environment…
Massive smoke plumes could be seen for miles as explosions rocked at a manufacturing plant in Rockton, Illinois, on June 14, 2021. Residents within a 1-mile radius were evacuated, and officials urge those living within a 3-mile radius of the…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Chicago is celebrating nine years in the West Pullman area. This beautiful, state-of-the-art facility, located at 1250 W. 119th Street, first opened its doors almost a decade ago. On Saturday, June 12, 2021, they commemorated…
Acclaimed actor Ned Beatty has passed away at the age of 83. According to his daughter, Blossom Beatty Pidduck, the “Deliverance” star died from natural causes in his home in Los Angeles, California, on June 13, 2021. Born in Louisville,…