FOOD & DRINK
Illinois grandfather celebrates $1 million Powerball win
CHICAGO (WMBD) — An Illinois man is celebrating after he won $1 million on a Powerball ticket he bought on the Illinois Lottery app in March. According to the Illinois Lottery, the man, who wished to remain anonymous, said he was checking to see if he had purchased a ticket for the most recent drawing when he saw that he won on an older ticket.
ABC7’s Roz Varon opens up about life on the air
Longtime River Forest resident Roz Varon has helped Chicagoans reach their destinations safely and efficiently during rush hour since 1989. Yet after an impressive and trailblazing 35-year career at ABC7 Chicago, Varon retired from her role as a traffic/transportation anchor earlier this month. She was Chicago’s first broadcast television traffic...
Howard Street Carnaval
Celebrate the colorful and joyful carnival traditions of Africa and the Caribbean at the inaugural Howard Street Carnaval on April 27, 2024, in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Join the free festivities which include a parade of costumed dancers, music and a festival in Willye B. White Park. The celebration features dancing, spoken word, live music and food vendors selling jerk chicken, jollof rice and other African Caribbean foods.
College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation’s largest jails
For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions.Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to discuss books with inmates and recently, the well-known activist Sister Helen Prejean. Ampofo comes prepared with thought-provoking questions to launch the conversations at the Chicago jail about the most recent books they've been reading together. One club rule is clear: Discussions about personal lives are encouraged, but no questions are permitted about why other members are in jail.“That’s part of dehumanizing people....
PAWS Chicago launches fund to address rise in homeless pets
As Chicago and the rest of the country face a persistent homeless pet crisis and the rising number of cats and dogs entering shelters continues unabated, PAWS Chicago has launched a Chicago Animal Crisis Fund that will treat and save more homeless pets.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.