Libraries pay millions to rent ebooks they never own. So maybe it's no surprise Penguin Random House is sponsoring arguments against stronger library ebook rights. www.libraryjournal.com/story/news/m...

Moving Beyond the Publisher Playbook: Why State-Level Contract Law is Essential to the Future of Digital Library Rights

The era of mere “firefighting” and polite, incremental negotiation is over. The library sector is asking for relief from ebook pricing schemes that consume tremendous amounts of public dollars while p...

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40,000-plus pope hats will be in the stadium.

The story behind the White Sox pope hat

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Had a bad day. Sangiovese to the rescue.

I went away for two days then when I get home and hear Mr. Noodle go click click on my hard wood floors and I cut his nails. He’s big mad at me.

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years.

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here’s how it could affect costs.

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Lollapalooza kicks off with heat, John Summit, Lorde and a ferris wheel. blockclubchi.co/4pOXjSt

The Lollapalooza Yungblud Pirate Ship (aka Tall Ship Windy) in the Chicago Harbor on Wednesday evening. It's here all weekend!

His first album, “American Rough,” was released on June 26 on Bloodshot Records. He’s a frequent performer at the Hideout and at Judson & Moore Distillery.

Column: Chicago progressive country artist Andrew Sa has a first album: ‘Even if it’s not a shiny, pretty thing’

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Wishing a happy birthday to Officer Shrift today

Went to Chicago for the weekend. Palmer House &Juliet Unexpected history: Beautiful limestone panels from 1918-1920. Love the sculptor was a woman Gwen Creighton

The Savannah Bananas have taken over Wrigleyville this weekend, delighting sold-out crowds with their zany brand of baseball. They got some help from Cubs legends, too. blockclubchi.co/3TFhExs

10 iconic foods invented in Chicago and loved by locals: blockclubchi.co/401dakS

Gas prices are up. Tariffs are raising grocery costs. People can't afford healthcare ....And measles cases just hit a 35-year high. The bottom line is Donald Trump has been an unmitigated disaster for America.

Illinois is here leading the way at the Global Quantum Forum. And with Infleqtion's new fault-tolerant, neutral-atom quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and Chicago Quantum Innovation Center, we continue to grow our quantum workforce and tech.

Four beluga whales arrived at the Shedd Aquarium in the first wave of an international effort to rescue 30 belugas from a closed marine park in Canada.

Four beluga whales from Canada arrive safely at the Shedd Aquarium as part of international rescue effort

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Donald Trump is losing or abandoning hundreds of cases against protesters and immigrants. Now, it’s time to hold his federal agents accountable for the violence and fear they unleashed on Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz.

They Were Charged With Assaulting ICE Agents. The Cases Are Crumbling.

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Donald Trump's so-called "SAVE America Act" isn't about saving American elections. It's about saving the Republican party.

Faygo, puppies — and Tom Skilling? Check out William Shatner’s Riot Fest rider: blockclubchi.co/4pqEzsh

How it started➡️ How it’s going Mr. Noodle, the destructor!

Tonight, Donald Trump reminded us again just how desperate he is to steal the midterm elections. The so-called SAVE America Act isn't about stopping fraud, it's about stopping voters.

Like Chicago itself, the Chicago dog has no single founder.

The story behind Chicago’s most iconic hot dog

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WGN's Tom Skilling got a look at Cinespace Chicago, known as 'The Hollywood of the Midwest.' It spans 60 acres, includes 51 sound stages, and employs thousands of people.  Full story: https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-midwests-largest-film-production-hub/ 

i had no idea this would become so literal

Happy 91st Birthday to Wendella Boats. It's first home was at Navy Pier on Lake Michigan, then eventually moved in 1938 to its current location on the Chicago River near the Wrigley Building. The original spelling of the boat was Wendela...with one "L".

In the blazing heat of July, Hallmark began filming “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story," with cast, cameras and film crews spotted at Federal Plaza.

Christkindlmarket in July? No, it's just a Bears-themed Hallmark movie

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Shedd Aquarium takes part in effort to rescue 30 beluga whales from troubled Canadian marine park

Shedd Aquarium takes part in effort to rescue 30 beluga whales from troubled Canadian marine park

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#booksky💙📚 Just finished ‘Vigil’ by George Saunders. I would like to think people can change and make a difference in this life. Instead of being inevitable.

Tim Miller, the son of a veteran who died at the downstate Quincy veterans' home amid a Legionnaires' disease outbreak, blames Nirav Shah for his father's death and calls the Maine U.S. Senate candidate a member of "Rauner's death squad."

lllinois Dems trash former state public health chief who's now seeking Senate bid: 'Maine deserves better'

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When I took office, we set out to change the trajectory of Illinois by restoring fiscal responsibility, investing in our people, and rebuilding confidence in our state. Our work is paying off — and businesses are taking notice.

America doesn't belong to a political party. It belongs to our people and our communities.