Deborah Pevy

Guest Writer

deborah.pevy@chicagomorningstar.com

Early Bird Flu Surge Hits Europe, North America Hard

Europe and North America are confronting an unusually early and intense surge of bird flu, with outbreaks spreading across wild…

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Turkey Adoption Programs Grow as Sanctuaries Shift Tradition

A growing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country are promoting an alternative Thanksgiving tradition that invites families to…

3 days ago

Maryland’s Coit Eyes Momentum After Historic 41-Point Game

David Coit delivered one of the top-scoring performances in Maryland basketball history in just his fifth game with the program,…

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Feld Earns Michelin Star as Chicago Dining Scene Shifts

Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is celebrating a new culinary milestone. Feld, a farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2024, earned its…

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Women’s Pro Baseball League to Debut in 2026 in Illinois

The Women’s Professional Baseball League announced it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield,…

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Chicago Joins ‘Rockin’ Eve’ With First Central Countdown

For the first time, Chicago will serve as a live broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, producers…

3 weeks ago

Chicago Weighs Return of Corporate Head Tax

Chicago officials are revisiting a once-abandoned policy tool as Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes reinstating a corporate head tax — a…

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Chicago Opens Applications for Heating Repair Aid

The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) on November 1,…

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O’Hare Marks 70 Years Since First Passenger Flight

Seventy years ago, O’Hare International Airport made aviation history when a Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight departed for Paris —…

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Chicago Fire Host Orlando in Playoff Wild-Card Clash

The Chicago Fire will look to continue their resurgence — and end another long-standing drought — when they host Orlando…

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Chicago Fire Face New England in Season Finale

The Chicago Fire FC will wrap up their 2025 Major League Soccer regular season with an away match against the…

2 months ago

Reichel Leads Blackhawks to 8–3 Rout of Blues

Lukas Reichel recorded his first career two-goal game and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks powered past the St.…

2 months ago

Diane Simpson Debuts Outdoor Sculptures in Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago has opened a new exhibition titled Diane Simpson: “Good for Future,” which will run through…

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Chicago Expands Mosquito Spraying Amid West Nile Cases

Chicago health officials have confirmed multiple human cases of West Nile virus, prompting an expansion of mosquito spraying throughout the…

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Chicago Expands ADU Program to Boost Affordable Housing

Chicago has taken a major step toward addressing its housing shortage as Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Bennett Lawson secured…

2 months ago

Field Museum Renovates Africa Hall for 2028 Reopening

The Field Museum in Chicago has begun renovations on its Africa Hall, with a grand reopening planned for 2028. The…

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Chicago Psychologist Honored With National Award

Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Shriners Children’s Chicago, has been honored with a national leadership award from the…

2 months ago

Chicago River Swim Returns After 98 Years

In a symbolic moment that merges history with renewal, the Chicago River swim has officially returned after a 98-year absence.…

2 months ago

UK, US Sign $42B Tech Prosperity Deal

The United Kingdom and the United States have finalized a landmark technology pact valued at $42 billion, aimed at strengthening…

3 months ago

Moniak’s Walk-Off Triple Lifts Rockies Over Cubs 6-5

Mickey Moniak delivered late-game heroics in Denver on Sunday, hitting a walk-off triple in the ninth inning to give the…

3 months ago

Yankees Crush Nationals, Set Sights on White Sox

The New York Yankees showcased their power on Wednesday night, hitting six home runs in an 11–2 blowout victory over…

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Yankees Tie HR Record in 13-3 Rout of Rays

Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the first inning as the Yankees tied a franchise…

4 months ago

CDOT Begins La Placita Plaza Project in Belmont Cragin

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward, and the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation…

4 months ago

Dare County Declares Emergency as Hurricane Erin Strengthens

Dare County in coastal North Carolina declared a state of emergency on Sunday, just hours before Hurricane Erin intensified again…

4 months ago

Chicago Hires Law Firm to Recover City Debts

Chicago Retains Tristan & Cervantes to Pursue Municipal Debts The City of Chicago has retained Tristan & Cervantes, LLC, a Minority…

4 months ago

Chicago Releases First-Ever Mid-Year Budget Report

The City of Chicago has unveiled its first-ever Mid-Year Budget Report, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the city’s financial health…

4 months ago

Chicago Residents Push Back on Harlem Ave Housing Plan

Residents of Chicago’s Galewood and Montclare neighborhoods are speaking out against a proposed 70-unit public housing project set for construction…

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