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Harp
EVER PRESENT

Natalie Harp Sticks Close to Trump After ‘SNL’ Skewering

Harp has spent the entire weekend jet-setting with the president to attend various sporting events.

Annabella Rosciglione

WCIA
NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS

Terrifying Emergency Landing Close Call Caught on Camera

Shocked onlookers said the near miss produced horrifying screeching sounds.

Harry Thompson

Donald Trump photo illustration
U UP?

Trump, 80, Begs Dem Nemesis to Call Him in 3:45 AM Meltdown

The president kicked off the day early with a social media tirade.

Ewan Palmer

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy
DEAD BEHIND BARS

Ex-Cop Convicted in Sonya Massey Killing Dies in Prison

Sean Grayson was six months into his 20-year sentence after being convicted of second-degree murder.

Erkki Forster

U.S. President Donald Trump.
CALL ME MAYBE?

Trump, 80, Begs Dem Nemesis to Call Him in Midnight Rant

The president is hurt that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hasn’t spoken with him about a deadly weekend of shootings in Chicago.

Will Neal

Stevie Wonder and Obamas
STAR STUDDED

A-Listers Humiliate Trump by Showing Up to His Foe’s Event

Obama’s star-studded event comes as Trump’s has struggled to get even washed-up artists to perform.

Annabella Rosciglione

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Malia and Sasha Obama
ALL GROWN UP

Rarely Seen Obama Sisters Turn Up for Dad’s Big Day

Malia, 27, and Sasha, 25, made a rare public appearance at the ceremony to open the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Josh Fiallo

Trump
NEW ADDRESS

Movement Grows to Rename Trump Tower Address After His Foe

Trump Tower could soon be situated on “Obama Ave.”

Annabella Rosciglione

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
PAY UP

Dem Demands $8.6B Check From Trump for ‘Illegal’ Move

JB Pritzker hasn’t forgotten about the tariff refunds.

Julia Ornedo

Tiffany Henyard, former mayor of Dolton, Illinois from 2022-2025.
PARTY HOPPER

Embattled Democrat Attempts GOP Makeover in New State

The party switch marks the latest chapter in a rocky political career.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

A city snowplow at the ready as intense bursts of lake-effect snow hit downtown Chicago, Jan. 30, 2026.
ICEBREAKER

City Slaps Trump by Voting to Name Snowplow ‘Abolish ICE’

Pollsters will say it’s not an accurate predictor of the mid-terms but the vote was a total landslide.

Tom Latchem

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