Jackson Sorbo

Managing editor of the Chicago Morning Star

jackson.sorbo@chicagomorningstar.com

Jeanne Ives Warns Chicago Is ‘Bankrupt’ Amid Debt Strain

Former Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives said Chicago is effectively bankrupt and that investors are signaling growing concern over the city’s…

3 days ago

Knicks Eye Momentum After Big Win Over Bulls

Impatience can build quickly in a city long hungry for another NBA championship, but on Sunday night, the New York…

1 month ago

Red Wings Edge Maple Leafs 3–2 on Appleton’s Late Goal

Mason Appleton scored with just 45 seconds left to give the visiting Detroit Red Wings a 3–2 victory over the…

2 months ago

Google Warns of Extortion Emails Targeting Executives

Google has issued a warning that hackers are targeting corporate executives with extortion emails, claiming to have stolen sensitive information…

2 months ago

Giants, Cardinals Clash With Wild-Card Hopes on Line

Chicago, 7:00 p.m. CT — Two teams clinging to their postseason hopes will collide Monday night when the St. Louis…

2 months ago

Chicago Launches “Papa Blu” Aviation Outreach Bus

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city’s Department of Aviation (CDA) have unveiled “Papa Blu,” a new ADA-accessible community outreach…

3 months ago

Chicago Public Schools Faces $734M Budget Gap

Chicago Public Schools is bracing for a significant financial challenge as it prepares to vote on its 2026 budget, facing…

3 months ago

From Campers to Leaders in Elmhurst Park District

For some, childhood experiences in local park district programs become treasured memories. For others, those moments go a step further—shaping…

4 months ago

McMahon’s Clutch Bat Boosts Yankees Over Rays

The New York Yankees are gaining momentum just in time for the trade deadline, following three trades in five days…

4 months ago

Back-to-School Deals Fuel $24.1B Online Spending Surge

U.S. consumers helped set a new online retail record this past week, spending a staggering $24.1 billion from July 8…

5 months ago

AI Deepfake Voicemails Target High-Level Officials

In June, an advanced impersonation campaign used artificial intelligence to target senior U.S. and international leaders by posing as Secretary…

5 months ago

Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs Amid AI Spending Surge

Microsoft has become the latest tech heavyweight to enact sweeping layoffs, citing rising costs tied to its aggressive push into…

5 months ago

Feds Urge States to Remove Political Symbols From Roads

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged all 50 state governors, along with the governors of Puerto Rico and the…

5 months ago

Fairlife Milk Supplier Dairies Face Animal Cruelty Probe

The Arizona Department of Agriculture has launched an investigation into two dairies that previously supplied milk to Fairlife, the Coca-Cola–owned…

5 months ago

Raised Crosswalk Construction Begins on Damen Ave

Construction crews have begun installing raised crosswalks and intersections along Damen Avenue, part of a larger resurfacing project by the…

5 months ago

Sky Seek Redemption in Rematch vs. Atlanta Dream

The Chicago Sky are gearing up for a highly anticipated rematch against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, June 22. This…

5 months ago

A new study indicates that Illinoisans are becoming more highly educated and compensated

Over the past ten years, the average Illinoisan has increased in income and improved in education, according to a recent…

2 years ago

American Soldiers on High Alert as Iran Allies Join Israel-Hamas War

U.S. forces deployed around the Middle East are keeping an eye out for Iranian-backed militias that might create new fronts…

2 years ago

This winter, electricity costs should decline

Americans may be miffed to learn that power prices increased in September as they begin to consider the costs of…

2 years ago

Gas and housing costs increased in September

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, housing and gas are becoming more expensive. The BLS reported…

2 years ago

339,000 new jobs were added by the American economy in May, exceeding forecasts once more

Contrary to expectations, the unemployment rate was 3.7%, barely above the lowest point since 1969. The U.S. economy continued to…

3 years ago

There is a contest to see who can replace Tucker Carlson in the most insane way

The weaker channel looks for a fresh face since it has no other options. Fox News’ sudden, unexpected and unexplained…

3 years ago

Republican senators say Trump’s legal issues will reflect poorly on the party in 2024

Republican senators are expressing concern that if former President Trump ends up becoming the party's nominee, it will reflect poorly…

3 years ago

Concerned with climate change? What we can do

Concern over the climate issue is at an all-time high among Americans. A Yale University poll found that six out…

3 years ago

Ross Stores aims to open about 100 locations this year

Off-price retailer Ross Stores aims to open about 100 locations this year, having already debuted 19 new stores in February…

3 years ago

AAA survey: 70% of motorists nervous about self-driving cars

Almost 70 percent of motorists are nervous about the use of self-driving cars, according to a new poll from the…

3 years ago

Pritzker Administration: Additional $8 Million to Homebuyer Assistance Program

Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program With Additional $8 Million Down Payment Assistance Program Helping Break Down Key…

3 years ago

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