Jackson Sorbo

Managing editor of the Chicago Morning Star

jackson.sorbo@chicagomorningstar.com

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 hours 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…

6 days 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…

1 week 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…

2 weeks 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…

2 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 years ago

Highland Park shooting: Prosecutors allege that father helped his son obtain weapon

The father of the Highland Park shooting suspect accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade is…

3 years ago

Elon Musk suspends journalists from Twitter

Several prominent journalists that cover Twitter and its new CEO Elon Musk were suspended from the social media platform on…

3 years ago

Monday’s earthquake on Java took 252 lives

CIANJUR, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities say the death toll from Monday’s earthquake on Java has leapt to 252 as more…

3 years ago

23-year-old man from Northbrook sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison for helping ISIS

A former DePaul University student was sentenced Thursday to 7 ½ years in federal prison for using his developing computer…

3 years ago

Enjoy Halloween – But Safety First

This year, Halloween falls on Monday, Oct. 31, which means it’s time for residents to prepare for little goblins and…

3 years ago

Department of Justice Awards Grant to Project Safe Neighborhoods Program

Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $91,731 to…

3 years ago

Biden warns Saudi Arabia with ‘consequences’ for oil production cut

The president did not specify what action the U.S. might take, but he indicated that Congress would be involved. President…

3 years ago

US Attorney: How to Combat Fraud Against Seniors

In connection with the Department of Justice’s announcement of its Elder Justice Sweep earlier today, United States Attorney for the Southern…

3 years ago

Forbes Named Joliet Junior College One of Top In-state Employers

Forbes has named Joliet Junior College one of the top in-state employers in its “America’s Best Employers By State” list. "It…

3 years ago

Atlas Arteria Plans to Raise $2.1 Billion For Toll Road Deal

Toll road operator Atlas Arteria Group said on Tuesday it had entered into an agreement to acquire a 66.67% stake…

3 years ago