On a frigid morning in 2007, then U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announced he was running for president. The symbolism of where he delivered the speech was unmistakable, forever linking him to another man from Illinois who became president.

Choreographer and dancer Lyrik Cruz, 45, from Humboldt Park, reflects on the performance and how he got to be a part of what fans called the “Benito Bowl.”

"Turn on the fryers, boys!" Bill Murray threw our Jackie Kostek straight onto death row this morning for the crime of being from Minnesota but wearing a coat in Illinois in April. They were all at the Old Joliet Prison getting ready for today's Big House Ballgame.

Army veteran Jose Fernandez was repeatedly denied access to use the restroom at the Loop Super Center, despite having a condition. When they finally let him behind the counter to use an employee restroom, it was too late. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

A rare January rainstorm is expected to land in Chicago by Thursday. Heavy rain with the chance of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and a low tornado potential. The timeline tonight on CBS Chicago at 10.

One CTA Red Line rider over the weekend did something that left passengers and drivers on the Dan Ryan Expressway stunned. See what they did and what CTA said passengers should do if this ever happens again. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

CPS and CPD say they are aware of two potential teen takeovers in the coming days.

The Illinois primary is less than a week away.

West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park is shutting down. Though it’s said to be temporary, many don’t see it that way, leaving patients and employees to wonder about what’s next. What village and elected officials are saying about the closure. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

For the second time in days, a delivery robot leaves glass shattered on the sidewalk after crashing into a bus shelter, this time in Old Town. Neighbors there are now saying enough is enough. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

The truth is, hypertrophy isn’t built on paper. It’s forged under the bar, through intent, execution, and the relentless pursuit of relative intensity. 🎧 TUNE IN to Power Athlete Radio Ep 858: From Effort to Size - The Hypertrophy Standard Explained 🔗 bit.ly/PARep858

ICYMI: Shoot your shot in the new Lovestruck update for GORN 2! A new, limited time game mode with brand new weapons imbued with the power of love and violence 💕 #GORN2 #VRGaming #VRGames #VRGame #VR

Team Quinte is preparing for the 2026 Canada-wide Science Fair in Edmonton in May. It is an amazing experience for all those who take part. Support us in our journey of discovery. @ysc.sjc @qrstf1960 qrstf.ca

Should Jamaica ride it out with Speid for stability, or make a change now before it’s too late? What do the Reggae Boyz really have to lose? #ReggaeBoyz #JamaicaFootball #RudolphSpeid #UnityCup #CaribbeanFootball

Trump Admitted to Walter Reed Hospital #news #politics #trump #iran #walterreed

This is what a whale/dolphin play date looks like. Nature is amazing. Protect it. #ActOnClimate #climate #biodiversity #NatureNeedsHalf #SDGS

So going back to American Nightmare...don't ask how my brain works. I don't know what goes on up there

96 Tears

FORGET TESLA! $TSLA Investors looking to 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 can’t afford to miss $NUAI. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 + WATCH: bit.ly/BofA-Firesid... $TSM $SSNLF $INTC $OKE $EPD $DVN $CTRA $META $LBRT SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

#Knicks in FOUR 🚨

🚀IT'S HERE! My new song Dance Fire is out in the world! Please share and spread the vibes! 🙌💖 https://catthompson.com/dance-fire  #NewSingle #DanceFire

Green Flag in Alabama for Indycar at Barber! Question of the day, can anyone match Alex Palou

Bukayo Saka 😤 "22 years, they were laughing & joking, they're not laughing anymore!" 😏

To every masked agent sent to terrorize communities: To every billionaire pulling the strings: To every politician who looked away — 3,000+ events. March 28 is your notice. We’re taking our country back. #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/GcZRXECf

For more information on how to advocate for pro-health policies that protect your family and community, check out our Advocacy Starter Kit: hoosiersvaccinate.org/vaccine-advo... #VaccinateIndiana

SPEAKERS: Asad Rehman from @friends-earth.bsky.social will be joining us for our final #forum2029 panel in London 🎉 Weds 17th September – recorded live for @macrodosepod.bsky.social 🎤 Sign-up 👇 buff.ly/HL0dIzk

Vaccines don’t cause autism. Decades of research confirm the safety of the immunization schedule. Autism is linked to brain development before birth, especially in the prefrontal cortex, pointing to genetic and prenatal factors, not vaccines. Science is clear. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

Jackie 😂 after Chels & DM got tangled up

Jennifer Welch calls out the $70M "detainee jet" scam via I've Had It Podcast. ✈️🏛️ She points out how Kristi Noem’s luxury aircraft was funded by taxpayers while services for veterans are on the chopping block. A masterclass in government hypocrisy. 📉⚖️ #Politics #IveHadIt

⭕Des manifestants ont défilé dans les rues de #Montréal, au #Canada, en solidarité avec #Gaza et la #Flottille-Mondiale-Sumud. Via : #mtl4pal

England, Gaza and ‘G’ By Zaffar Kunial Between Poetic Heritage and Political Horror promisesproject.net/pen-vs-sword... #solidarity #williamblake #england #G #gaza #gazaunderattack #genocide #heritage #jerusalem #olivetree #poem #poemoftheday #poetry #political #zaffarkunial

Well, what would anyone expect, after electing Trump as "president"? Really. A sharp contradiction with the image sold by Hollywood's movies!

Tom Weiler speaks at the Minnesota CD7 convention about why he should be your next U.S. Senator. You can learn more at TomWeiler2026.com You can see the full video and more from the Minnesota CD7 convention at LyonCoRepublicans.com

Wednesday bridge lift, 9 sailboats making the journey up the Chicago River to Lake Michigan

🎙COMING SOON: We’re launching a new podcast, KFF’s Business of Health with Chip Kahn. Starting April 21, host Chip Kahn and guests discuss how the business of health care affects the care people receive, beginning with conversations about AI’s growing impact. Subscribe where you get your podcasts.

Unexpected Champion Takes the Belt #wwe #wrestling #viral ⚡️ Witness an intense "wrestling" match where a skilled "wrestler" battles for the "wwe world heavyweight championship" title. This video captures thrilling "wwe highlights" from the world of "professional wrestling"

How much more disdain will MAGA take? He openly doesn't care about Americans.

For an avid reader like me, it is very meaningful to be recognized as a library champion by the Wisconsin Library association. Check out my video from my recent visit to the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library in Cross Plains.

Jesús Sánchez hits a grand slam to give the Blue Jays a 8-1 lead

🔗 On our podcast: @AlyssaFarah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta go inside 'The View' debate on Mark Cuban partnering with TrumpRx. Hear more on 'Behind the Table' or stream now on YouTube. Original post

Do yall know there's a goth version of Ms. Rachel, named Ms Raven, who has a low stimulation children's YouTube show? She also experiences chronic illness & uses a wheelchair part of the time I hope she's anti-Zionist too

When the left and right discover the truth. They both realised that the Republican and Democratic leadership have one boss, and he’s always in Israel.

Do you see a difference between a church that’s active… and one that’s alive? Can a church be busy, historic, and well-known… and still be spiritually dead? Jesus seems to think so (Revelation 3:1). What do you think?

O pré-candidato à Presidência e senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) visitou Daniel Vorcaro, do Banco Master, depois da primeira prisão do ex-banqueiro, no fim de 2025. 📲Leia mais na #Folha: mla.bs/a4ced346 🎦Carolina Linhares/Folhapress 📝Carolina Linhares, Isadora Albernaz

Each Friday, harp music drifts through the 10th floor of the Royal Free Hospital as Chweechen plays for elderly patients on the wards. If you play an instrument and would like to volunteer a few hours a week in your local hospital: royalfreecharity.org/get-involved... #Volunteer #DementiaCare #NHS

Innocent Baby Teno on Adventures with Community & Friends in #Warframe www.twitch.tv/xaraphiel

have spent weeks tweaking about 8 floats trying to find the "just right" but it feels totally worth. feel like this core mechanic might be able to support something fun

Working for Dunkin, where you Do or Donut. There is no try. #GrogusAdventures

I found a place to live.

How does #Claude #AI from @anthropic-ai think? #anthropic

#meta #layoffs #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/i6pbro1j

I use Gemini to automate my browser with mouse and keyboard. #ai #automation #gemini

On this day in 1997, Susan & Kristen fight about secret room. (Part 2) #DAYS #DOOL #Kristen #Susan

Il 13 marzo il ciclone Kona ha colpito le Hawaii, causando piogge torrenziali, venti fino a 130 km/h, inondazioni e blackout: oltre 130.000 utenze senza elettricità, strade allagate e danni alle infrastrutture su Oahu, Maui e Hawaii. t.me/allatratvita...

When the heck did we make it to Friday #gamer fam? Like, seriously Life has been so BUSY Time to take a breather! Swing by for FLUFFY #FRIDAYS WITH WING~! twitch.tv/awingedshield We are serving up the #cozy vibes in #TravellersRest! So sit down, grab an #ale! #Eldenwood #VTuber #VTuberEN #neko

Destroyed and devastated Kostiantynivka through the eyes of SBGS fighter "Murchyk".

Can You Stop the Rain by Peabo Bryson

A 2010 World Cup commercial. Legend. #England #Germany

@fishengal.bsky.social @siciliansapien1.bsky.social @sophiemom.bsky.social @molly-bee.bsky.social @norariversbskysoc.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "DEMOCRACY" WEDNESDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

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