Lucas Durden

Guest Writer

lucas.durden@chicagomorningstar.com

Chicago Fire, Versiti Partner for Community Blood Drive

Chicago Fire FC and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois are partnering to host the Fire Up Blood Drive, a…

2 days ago

Starbucks Strike Expands as Workers Press for Contract

Thousands of baristas at nearly 100 Starbucks locations are on strike this holiday season, picketing for a contract in what…

7 days ago

Avalanche Edge Blackhawks 1–0; NHL Sunday Roundup

Cale Makar scored in the second period, and Scott Wedgewood delivered a 22-save shutout as the visiting Colorado Avalanche edged…

1 week ago

Chicago Hounds Extend Captain Lucas Rumball’s Contract

The Chicago Hounds have extended the contract of team captain Lucas Rumball for one more year, the club announced Thursday.…

3 weeks ago

Flight Delays Deepen Nationwide Amid Ongoing Shutdown

Flight disruptions are worsening across the United States as the federal government shutdown enters its second month, further straining an…

4 weeks ago

Chicago Figures Remembered: Births and Legacies

This week in Chicago history highlights the lives and contributions of several notable figures whose work shaped the city’s political,…

1 month ago

Chicago’s Warehouse Market Shows Resilient Growth

Chicago’s warehouse leasing sector is undergoing a strategic transformation, as developers, manufacturers, and logistics firms rethink how industrial space is…

1 month ago

Chicago Fire FC II Set for Playoff Clash with New England

Chicago Fire FC II is set to face New England Revolution II in the opening round of the 2025 MLS…

2 months ago

Chicago Data Centers Surge with AI Demand

Chicago’s data center market is expanding at a record pace, fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and…

2 months ago

Fried, Crochet Set for Yankees-Red Sox Playoff Duel

Max Fried and Garrett Crochet, both in their debut seasons as No. 1 starters, will take center stage Tuesday night…

2 months ago

Judge Powers Yankees Into AL East Showdown

Aaron Judge’s late-season surge has the New York Yankees charging toward the top of the American League East. Less than…

2 months ago

Chicago Mayor Signs Order Protecting Protest Rights

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting residents’ right to protest. Called the…

2 months ago

Ford to Relocate HQ After Nearly 70 Years in Dearborn

For the first time in nearly 70 years, Ford Motor Company is relocating its world headquarters. The automaker announced that…

3 months ago

Charles Beach Elected New Chief Judge in Cook County

The Hon. Charles Beach has been chosen as the new Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, securing…

3 months ago

Chicago Sets Nutrition Standards for City Food Services

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order establishing the first-ever nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold or served…

3 months ago

Rush OTD Students Use Tech to Transform Anatomy Learning

Second-year occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) students at Rush University Medical Center are taking anatomy education to the next level with…

4 months ago

Yankees Power Past Rays 7–4 Before Lengthy Rain Delay

The New York Yankees jumped out to a commanding early lead Thursday afternoon, riding home runs from Ben Rice and…

4 months ago

Starbucks CEO: Price Hikes Are a Last Resort

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who took the helm in September 2024, told investors on July 29 that raising prices will…

4 months ago

Chicago Sky Sign Guard Sevgi Uzun for Remainder of Season

The Chicago Sky have officially signed free agent guard Sevgi Uzun to a contract through the end of the 2025…

4 months ago

Kraft Heinz Mulls $20B Split to Revive Growth

Kraft Heinz is considering a sweeping corporate restructuring that could unwind its landmark 2015 merger, as the packaged food giant…

4 months ago

Phillies Edge Red Sox on Rare Catcher’s Interference Call

Phillies Walk Off Red Sox on Rare Catcher’s Interference The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over the visiting…

4 months ago

Ohtani Returns to Mound as Dodgers Face Twins

Shohei Ohtani is set to continue his measured return to the mound on Monday when the Los Angeles Dodgers open…

5 months ago

Illinois Students Win Big at 2025 SkillsUSA Nationals

Illinois students demonstrated their excellence in skilled trades and career education at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference…

5 months ago

Chicago Fire Earns First Point in Atlanta Since 2018

Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC battled to a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night, marking a…

5 months ago

How to Stay Safe From Bug Bites This Summer

Warm Weather Brings More Bug Bites—Here’s What You Need to KnowAs Chicagoans embrace the outdoors during summer, the increase in…

5 months ago

Angel Reese Named to 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese heads back to the WNBA All-Star Game in 2025, securing her placeamong the league’s elite for…

5 months ago

Chicago Cuts Divvy Membership Costs, Expands Access

Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft have announced a set of improvements to the Divvy…

5 months ago

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