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Chicago Morning Star is closely following the latest news in the United States. Our authors write about all kinds of political activities, in particular, those of the President, the White House, the Senate and Congress. For us, one of the most important areas are U.S. foreign policy and economic activity. We prioritize the research and tracking of U.S. relations with the G8 countries, the countries of Asia and the Persian Gulf. We follow the latest news of industry, oil and gas sector, engineering and technological innovations. We pay special attention to the field of information technology. Our authors have been studying this topic for many years and always get insider information in the field of high technology at first hand. Among our authors there are economists who monitor and analyze U.S. economic activity, make forecasts and provide readers with the most up-to-date information about stock quotes and the situation in the interfund market. The Chicago Morning Star editorial board closely follow sports news and cultural events in the United States to keep our readers up to date with all the latest news in the country.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Hits 27 States

U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico that has sickened 345…

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‘Other Washingtons’ Unveiled in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and artist Amanda Williams on Aug. 6…

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Lollapalooza 2026 Made History in Grant Park

Lollapalooza 2026 concluded its four-day run at Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 2, after bringing more than 170 musical acts…

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Illinois Election Board Pushes Back on DOJ

The Illinois State Board of Elections has told the U.S. Department of Justice that the state complies with federal voter-registration…

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FIFA Seeks Support for $20 Billion Venture

FIFA is seeking approval from its 211 member associations to establish a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion and…

2 weeks ago

Belugas Moved to Chicago Amid Euthanasia Risk

Thirty beluga whales housed at the shuttered Marineland Canada faced a serious threat of euthanasia before an emergency relocation effort…

2 weeks ago

July Heat Deaths Reach Decade High in Cook County

Six people have died from heat-related causes in Cook County this July, making it the area’s deadliest month for extreme…

3 weeks ago

Apple Expands U.S. Chip Deal With Broadcom

Apple will purchase more than $30 billion in chips from Broadcom under a multi-year supply agreement that runs through 2031,…

1 month ago

Contreras Added to AL All-Star Roster

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has been added to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game,…

1 month ago

Taste of Chicago Returns to Grant Park

Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park from July 8 to 12, bringing the city’s signature food and music…

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Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05

Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, while…

1 month ago

South Side marks Juneteenth with major events

Chicago’s South Side became the focal point of one of the city’s busiest cultural weekends as Juneteenth celebrations coincided with…

2 months ago

Cubs erupt early to clinch series over Rockies

The Chicago Cubs used a dominant second inning and strong pitching from Javier Assad to defeat the Colorado Rockies 8-6…

2 months ago

Illinois bill opens beauty career apprenticeships

Illinois could soon expand career pathways for barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and hair braiders through a new apprenticeship-based licensing system.…

2 months ago

Consumer confidence slips as inflation bites

Americans are becoming more cautious with their spending as inflation and elevated fuel prices continue to pressure household budgets, even…

2 months ago

White Sox beat Twins to win fifth home series

The Chicago White Sox continued their strong run at home Thursday afternoon, defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-2 behind another impressive…

2 months ago

Pritzker criticizes Johnson over Bears stadium

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on May 27 over the administration’s handling of efforts to…

2 months ago

Chicago violence renews debate over public safety

Chicago experienced a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend as multiple shootings, large public disturbances, and property damage incidents renewed…

3 months ago

Mariners chase AL West lead against Athletics

The Seattle Mariners will attempt to move even closer to the top of the American League West standings when they…

3 months ago

Brewers eye NL Central lead against Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers will have an opportunity to climb into first place in the National League Central when they continue…

3 months ago

CPS enrollment falls as CTU membership grows

Chicago Public Schools has lost nearly one-fifth of its student population over the past decade, even as the Chicago Teachers…

3 months ago

Indian student killed in crash near Chicago

An Indian student was killed, and several others were injured, following a late-night two-vehicle crash near Chicago, according to Indiana…

3 months ago

Trump says China to order 200 Boeing jets

Boeing could secure its largest Chinese aircraft deal in years after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that China plans to…

3 months ago

FIFA unveils World Cup final halftime show

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will introduce a major entertainment addition inspired by the NFL, with FIFA confirming plans…

3 months ago

Chicago Fire stadium to be named McDonald’s Park

The Chicago Fire have secured a major naming rights agreement with McDonald’s for the club’s future stadium, which is scheduled…

3 months ago

Eovaldi seeks another strong outing vs D-backs

Nathan Eovaldi will try to continue his recent turnaround Monday night when the Texas Rangers begin a three-game series against…

3 months ago

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over wheel defect

Tesla has announced two separate recalls, including a limited number of Cybertrucks affected by a wheel-related issue and more than…

3 months ago

Chicago Morning Star is closely following the latest news in the United States. Our authors write about all kinds of political activities, in particular, those of the President, the White House, the Senate and Congress. For us, one of the most important areas are U.S. foreign policy and economic activity. We prioritize the research and tracking of U.S. relations with the G8 countries, the countries of Asia and the Persian Gulf. We follow the latest news of industry, oil and gas sector, engineering and technological innovations. We pay special attention to the field of information technology. Our authors have been studying this topic for many years and always get insider information in the field of high technology at first hand. Among our authors there are economists who monitor and analyze U.S. economic activity, make forecasts and provide readers with the most up-to-date information about stock quotes and the situation in the interfund market. The Chicago Morning Star editorial board closely follow sports news and cultural events in the United States to keep our readers up to date with all the latest news in the country.

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