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Question of the Day: Who will win Chicago’s next championship?
Every sports franchise in Chicago has an arrow pointing up - but who will be the next to climb the mountain?
'Legally Blonde' prequel 'Elle' is soulless and senseless
In the seminal 2001 comedy "Legally Blonde," our young fair-haired heroine Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is a kind-hearted yet naive valley girl who trades beach days for study sessions as
Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028
New games sold for PlayStation consoles will only be available digitally and won’t be sold on discs effective January 2028, Sony has announced. The move applies to all PlayStation games released from that point on, including those made by Sony and those released by third parties. The PlayStation group calls the change “a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” according to a PlayStation blog post reviewed by Game File in advance of its publication. As movies, TV and music have shifted from physical media to an age of downloads and streaming, Sony’s move could speed the demise of physical media in a gaming. The industry has offered consumers games via cartridges, cassettes, floppy discs, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays across a 50-year stretch. Sony has been reporting to investors in recent years that PlayStation games have been increasingly purchased as downloads, not as discs. The most recent figures show nearly four in five purchases of full games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were purchased digitally in the past year. Stats like that may cause today’s news to carry an air of the inevitable. But Sony’s declaration for 2028 is still likely to produce a shock, as the biggest gaming platform on the planet that uses game discs leaves them behind. Discs going away, but the fate of game boxes is unknown Sony is committing to still selling games in physical retailers even after they drop discs in 2028. Just how those games will be sold—in boxes with codes inside, as cards marked with digital redemption codes—is unclear. Digital games will also continue to be sold in the online PlayStation Store. New games released for PlayStation consoles prior to January 2028 will be unaffected by the policy change, Sony says. That means the PS5 games of 2027, be they a new Madden, a new God of War, a new Call of Duty, a new Sly Cooper (one can dream?), would still potentially be offered on disc. PlayStation 6 implications Sony’s timeline for a transition to a no-disc era will also spin up more speculation about the timing and configuration of Sony’s next-generation console, the probable PlayStation 6. “This pretty much guarantees that PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest,” Piers Harding-Rolls, senior games research analyst at Ampere Analysis tells Game File. Harding-Rolls also concludes from today’s news that “the base version of a PS6 will not include a physical media drive,” as Sony looks to keep costs down on the device. Sony itself is saying nothing about the PS6 today: not its timing, nor how it might or might not support internal or external disc drives in order to run disc-based PS4 and PS5 games, should the console be backwards compatible. The many signs this was coming Industry support for games being released on physical media has been waning. As has consumer interest in them. PC games effectively went all-digital years ago, thanks to the popularity of playing games through Steam and other digital storefronts. The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that kept much of the global population home helped shift shopping patterns toward downloads. Sony’s own data shows PlayStation game downloads being an uncommon consumer choice a decade ago and now becoming the norm. On consoles, physical media has been in such decline that Sony and Microsoft both launched their current gen Xbox Series and PS5 consoles in 2020 with cheaper versions that lacked disc drives. In early 2024, Phil Spencer, then head of Xbox, told me that ““[w]e ship games physically and digitally, and we’re really just following what the customers are doing.” He added that the game industry had become an outlier in still supporting disc-based entertainment, even as movies and TV have bailed on discs in favor of downloads and steaming: “Gaming consoles themselves have kind of become the last consumer electronic device that has a drive. And this is a real issue, just in terms of the number of manufacturers that are actually building drives and the cost associated with those. And when you think about cogs that we’re going to go put in a console—and as you have fewer suppliers and fewer buyers—the cost of the drive does have an impact.” Last year, the Nintendo’s Switch 2, which uses cartridges rather than discs, introduced the concept of game-key cards, which are physical media that contain no game, just a prompt for a download. Even disc-based games aren’t what they once were, now frequently containing just stubs of games rather than the whole thing. The website Does It Play has tested over 3000 games and found that, for example, that the disc version of this year’s hit 007: First Light, only contained the game’s first mission, with the rest needing to be downloaded. Beyond all that, last week brought the news that Grand Theft Auto VI, likely the biggest game launch this decade, will debut for PS5 and Xbox Series without a disc-based version. Today’s big news comes to you for free. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and ensure more of my work is possible, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Discs helped define PlayStation However the trends in entertainment may be going, it is still remarkable to see PlayStation ditch discs given their importance in PlayStation history: In the late 1990s, the first PlayStation’s support for games on relatively cheap CD-ROMs instead of traditional game cartridges allowed the upstart console to outmaneuver cartridge-based systems from Nintendo and Sega, as it drove down game prices down in the process. (The cheaper disc format even prompted Final Fantasy VII maker Square to taunt Nintendo in a magazine ad, saying that if the game was “available on cartridge, it’d retail for around $1200.”) PlayStation devices often doubled as machines for watching movies and TV on the latest disc-based formats. In the late 2000s, for example, Sony’s pricy PS3 gained traction as a go-to device for playing then-novel Blu-Ray discs. In 2013, Sony effectively roasted the digital game-sharing restrictions proposed by rival Microsoft for its upcoming Xbox One console by showing how games could be shared for the then-upcoming PS4. In a 21-second clip that has over 20 million views on YouTube, one PlayStation executive simply handed a game box—presumably with disc inside—to another, who said “thanks.” Sony’s possible motivations The PlayStation announcement today cites “consumer preferences” and a shift away from discs among “the broader entertainment industry,” but does not delve into the decision-making process that brought Sony to this point. Sony is not discussing the economics of this move (I asked!), but there are a number of potential factors: Abandoning discs will spare Sony the cost of manufacturing and shipping them, which analysts and industry veterans I spoke to said could account for $1 or so of a game’s retail price. For first-party games, that’s direct savings for Sony, though the amount is limited by the winnowing percentage of people who were even buying the disc-based versions. For third-party games, Sony could pass the savings on to partners or just retain the better profit margin for themselves. As the 2024 comments from Phil Spencer alluded to, leaving discs behind could mean leaving disc-drives behind, allowing Sony to produce consoles more cheaply. Switching to digital-only for games could diminish the risks of copies of new games leaking. It would also seemingly make second-hand sales of used games impossible, pushing more people to buy their own copies of games. These economic benefits for Sony could be boons for the games industry overall, Ampere analyst Piers Harding-Rolls tells Game File. Among other things, it could free publishers and retailers from having to worry about securing an inventory of game discs when trying to sell games, he noted. “If there is a way to streamline the business of games retail, I generally think it’s a good thing for the industry as it removes unnecessary costs,” Harding-Rolls said. “This will help offset pressure on margins from other directions – development and staffing costs for example.” Should the industry shift from game boxes that contain discs to smaller, cheaper game cards, Harding-Rolls said, that reduces pressure on publishers and retailers. “The advantage of everything going digital for the industry is that sales can be tracked much more easily and there is less commercial risk for publishers wanting to continue selling via retail,” he said. The shift to no discs will also likely impact game development timelines, as developers will no longer face the same urgency to have a build ready to submit to PlayStation for the production of a disc, as industry experts noted around GTA VI’s no-disc news last week. Instead, projects may gain weeks of development time, in the event delivery deadlines for platform approval move closer to release date. Preservationists’ likely worries While millions of gamers have shifted to digital, there are still people who associate game discs—and only game discs—with actual ownership of PlayStation games. That portion of the gaming community spoke up last week about wanting to buy a version of GTA VI that they could hold in their hands, could lend to a friend and could potentially pop into a well-preserved PS5 console three decades from now and still see it run. Such gamers didn’t want to worry that they’d merely purchased a digital copy that could lose access to the game if, say, the company behind the game someday turns of the servers that transmit downloadable copies. Digital copies of games are inherently less long-lasting, because consumers aren’t actually buying a game (on a disc), just buying access to the game. The fine print in online gaming shops notes this, as does a recent law that went on the books in California in 2025. That lasw requires game publishers doing business in the state to refrain from words like “sell” when offering digital copies of games, unless they explicitly tell consumers that what’s being sold isn’t the game itself but a potentially revocable license to access it. A Sony spokesperson noted to Game File that “[w]ith all digital content, including games, movies, and music, players are purchasing a personal license for non-commercial use.” Regarding the fears of PlayStation games being lost to time in an all-digital era, the rep also noted that Sony remains “committed to delivering experiences from past generations to the new platforms our players are using.” They noted that PlayStation has used emulation and remasters to keep offering its classic games to modern gamers. It’s true that many consumers have become accustomed to not having physical copies of new music albums or movies, but the relative precariousness of digital copies of games is in fact being highlighted today by…. Sony’s other big announcement: the upcoming closure of the PS3 and PS Vita online stores Sony said today that it will be closing the online marketplaces for its PlayStation 3 console and PS Vita handheld in most countries in July 2027 (sooner elsewhere: August 2026 for the PS3 store Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua; late 2026 for PS3 in other Latin American countries and the Middle East). “We know this news may be disappointing to PS3 and PS Vita players who hold a special place in their hearts for this generation of gaming,” Sony said in its announcement, saying the move “was not an easy decision for us to make.” Sony said that PS3 and Vita marketplaces “are no longer able” to support modern commerce systems, prompting a “need” to close the shops and focus on more modern PlayStation platform stores. The news may spark some deja vu. Sony announced back in March 2021 that it planned to take the PS3, Vita and PlayStation Portable marketplaces offline that summer. The move would have caused some 2,000 digital-only games to become unavailable for new purchasers, according to a VGC analysis at the time. Fans complained loudly. By April 2021, Sony walked back the PS3 and Vita shop closures, with then PlayStation boss Jim Ryan saying “it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.” This time around, Sony is giving a longer notice period in most regions. The closure of those stores is still likely to cut off access to new purchases of digital-only PS3 and Vita games. The current PlayStation 5 marketplace sells PS5 and PS4 games, as well as a selection of PS1 and PS2 games. It does not sell PS3 games, because games for that platform can’t run on the system (some are offered via a PlayStation Plus streaming option). Vita games also aren’t sold via PS5. Sony says digitally purchased PS3 and Vita games will be downloadable after the stores’ shutdowns “for the foreseeable future.” Sony’s move contrasts with Microsoft’s Xbox platform, which continues to sell and support games from all four Xbox console generations. But it puts it in line with Nintendo, which disabled purchases in the marketplace for its Wii console (a contemporary of the PS3) in 2019. Nintendo discontinued purchases in the online shop for its 3DS portable (a contemporary of the Vita) in 2023. The big questions about Sony’s 2028 post-disc era Will Microsoft follow suit, ending support for new disc-based games on Xbox platforms and therefore all game consoles, too? Whether Microsoft does or not, will third-parties that can no longer release games on discs for PlayStation, simply ditch the disc options across the board? Given the GTA VI no-disc experiment launching this November, will more game publishers decide to forgo disc-based offerings even in 2027? How will no-disc PS5/6 games be packaged and sold in brick-and-mortar retail stores? What becomes of game sharing in an all-digital era? Will Sony modify its current set-up, which currently allows some sharing of digital games across a pair of consoles, to allow more casual lending? (See for example, Nintendo’s year-old system of letting players lend a digital game to another player in a “family group” for up to 14 days.) Will there be a version of a PS6 with a disc drive? Or will a drive be offered as an add-on? And how will gamers who want to retain access to PS4/PS5 disc-based games react to whichever configurations Sony chooses to offer? What will the final disc-based PlayStation game be?
Scientists recreated a dinosaur nest and solved a 70-million-year-old mystery
A team of researchers recreated a life-size oviraptor nest to investigate how these bird-like dinosaurs incubated their eggs millions of years ago. By combining physical experiments with heat transfer simulations, they discovered that oviraptors likely relied on both their own body heat and warmth from the sun.
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis on TODAY: EXCLUSIVE
The 79-year-old “Lethal Weapon” star shared with Lester Holt that he was diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease a few years ago.
Symphonic Blast launches orchestra season
The Spirit of ’76 will burst from the Crapo Park bandshell at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, as the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra launches its 76th season with Symphonic Blast.
Lightfoot claims Bally’s work doesn’t violate revolving door rules
Joining Bally’s could help Lightfoot preserve one of her top achievements as mayor, but is hard to square with her reformer credentials, a top watchdog told Crain’s.
Make a trip to Amana this summer for Jazz in July
Jazz in July will feature the band Confluence from 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Amana Performing Arts Center, 39 38th Ave., Amana.
Quote du jour: "Sports-mad" region
"The thing that really struck me coming to the southeast four years ago is that this region is sports-mad, you know? You're absolutely obsessed with it. And of course, in England, in the U.K., we're obsessed with soccer, and I think it's a match made in heaven."
‘Tip of the iceberg’: nearly 500,000 New Yorkers lose health insurance due to Trump cuts
First of major coverage losses expected as a result of the ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill signed into law one year ago
Crunchtime in the Air-Conditioning Business: Long Days and Hot Work
With Chicago and much of the country in the grips of a heat wave, air-conditioning technicians are enduring sweltering temperatures to keep systems working.
Poll: Most Americans think the U.S. has strayed from its founding principles
Most Americans believe the country has moved away from its founding principles as the nation prepares for its big 250th anniversary, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds. Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults feel America has strayed from the ideals the country was founded on two-and-a-half centuries ago. Among them, close to half of Americans — 47% — say the U.S. has "moved far away" from these principles, joined by 36% who said America has “moved
How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins
American Priorities, which started just six months ago, has quickly emerged as an influential force in House Democratic primaries, spending at least $5.6 million to boost Democrats who are fiercely critical of Israel. It helped democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeat Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette on Tuesday.
Exclusive: GOP think tank pushes heavy health spending cuts
The Paragon worldview is likely to remain highly relevant for the remainder of the Trump administration.
Confirmed: Real Madrid’s fixture list for 2026/27 season announced
The Jose Mourinho era is set to begin once again at the Santiago Bernabéu after La Liga officially unveiled the Real Madrid 2026/27 La Liga fixtures.The Spanish giants will launch their domestic camp...
Photos: Chicago Cubs 9, San Diego Padres 7
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Central College to offer data science major
Central College will begin offering a new degree program this fall aimed at preparing students for data-focused professions across a number of industries. The Pella private college announced in a
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Launches the “STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES” Newsletter Service
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Can GLP-1 medications improve health in people with Type 2 diabetes and PAD?
Research Highlights: GLP-1RA (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) medications, which are prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes and to help with weight loss, were found to reduce the number of deaths, amputations and hospitalizations among people...
Records show prior mental health petition for man accused of killing grandmother in Farmington Hills
Records show a petition was filed over three years ago seeking court-ordered mental health treatment for the 34-year-old man accused of killing his grandmother inside the home they shared in Farmington Hills.
Cruis'n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop
Out of nowhere, Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. As far as we’re aware, the arcade racer has been available since launching on Nintendo Switch almost five years ago. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case as of today. Looking the game up on the Nintendo eShop now provides zero results. We checked both the North American store...
New to politics, Skovgard throws his hat in the race for U.S. Senate
CODY — In the Parable of the Sower, a sower throws seeds out in a field, and some are choked by thorns; others are eaten by birds; some fall onto
Dragon Age Lead Writer Condemns AI As A 'Virulent Plague'
David Gaider doesn't hold back when explaining why genAI is so bad for games development
Magomed ‘Chanco’ Zaynukov finally books UFC debut for next month
Magomed Zaynukov faces off against a fellow undefeated prospect at UFC Abu Dhabi
Jazz Under the Stars returns August 6
KCCK's Jazz Under The Stars celebrated the station's 50th anniversary last year by reuniting some of Iowa's best-known jazz, blues and R&B performers. Iowa's Jazz Station kicks off its second
How 'Bad Santa' brought naughty Billy Bob Thornton onto 'Landman'
If you've ever thought that you'd seen Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris before, you're jolly right. The "Landman" central character is the spiritual cousin to Thornton's infamous role as Willie
USA TODAY PLAY and Marvel debut new 'Spider-Man TODAY' comic
The Daily Bugle isn’t the only newspaper that’ll give you a fill of Spider-Man on a regular basis.
Chicago Business Activity Cooled in June
The Chicago Business Barometer, compiled by MNI Indicators, slipped to 56.7 from 62.7 in May, but still beat expectations.
Specialized claims the new Tarmac SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs and Cervélo S5 when using "the only metric that matters"
Specialized says the new SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One when tested against the "the only metric that matters"
Kneisel Hall’s 2026 season to begin
Kneisel Hall’s annual Music School and Festival has returned for its 124th year on the Blue Hill Peninsula.
Trump's defense budget, depleted U.S. war machine, spark U.S. state battle for business and jobs
President Trump's huge defense budget request and a race to replenish weapons stocks while building hypersonic missiles lead to war between US states for jobs.
Nation’s largest industrial landlord bets $100M on Chicago warehouse demand
The project is a show of confidence by one of the biggest industrial property companies that the Chicago-area warehouse market has pent-up demand.
Revitalized 1930s estate in Mettawa for sale at almost $9 million
The mansion and 11-acre grounds of the estate known as Shagbark have been extensively rehabbed and updated since 2019 as a personal project of the man whose family company revitalized the former Motorola Mobility campus in Libertyville.
Country band Night Owl makes its Iowa City debut
Country music band Night Owl will preview songs from their forthcoming album, "I Can Read His Mind," on Friday, July 3, at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City.
Editorial: Chicago separated its mental health emergency response from public safety. Bad idea.
Johnson’s redesign moved CARE toward a stand-alone public health response rather than an integrated public safety partnership.
I went to federal prison, now I'm a CEO: lessons on bouncing back
A businesswoman served time in federal prison nearly 20 years ago. This is how she rebuilt her life.
LincolnFest was staged for the first time 45 years ago. A look back in photos
Featuring national music acts, unique contests and copious amounts of beer, LincolnFest packed a punch during its run from 1981 to 1993.
Community and stamps: Tillinghast Postal and Business Center finds its niche
LA CONNER — In a large yellow farmhouse close to the center of La Conner, a colorful postal and business shop bedecked with flags is finding its niche by building
Andrew Benintendi sends message with Madeira Field of Dreams donation
Chicago White Sox outfielder and former Madeira High School standout Andrew Benintendi donated to the Madeira Field of Dreams project.
Andrew Benintendi sends message with Madeira Field of Dreams donation
Chicago White Sox outfielder and former Madeira High School standout Andrew Benintendi donated to the Madeira Field of Dreams project.
How the Chicago Bulls retooled their sponsorship business to meet CMO data demands
As sports sponsorship spending rises, CMOs are looking for hard evidence to justify their deals. Teams and franchise owners are responding, but there’s competition.
Tejano singer warns of West Nile dangers after mosquito bite leaves him in wheelchair
A single mosquito bite two years ago changed Fernando Silva’s life forever and health officials are now warning that this summer’s record mosquito surge across southeast Texas could put thousands of others at risk.
Blackhawks Extend Qualifying Offers To Bedard & Three Other RFAs
Ahead of Monday’s 4:00 p.m. (CT) deadline, the Chicago Blackhawks issued qualifying offers to four of their six pending restricted […] The post Blackhawks Extend Qualifying Offers To Bedard & Three Other RFAs appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
The 'Love Island' drama, allegations and when a friend group implodes
After JaNa Craig dumped fellow islander Kenny Rodriguez, the famous friend group of "Love Island USA" Season 6 took sides.
Angelina Jolie shares 'candid' insight into her dating life
Angelina Jolie is getting candid about her dating life.
Penelope Keith, British sitcom icon, dies at 86 after health battle
Actress Penelope Keith, best known for her roles on the British sitcoms "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born," has died. She was 86.
Olsen twins make rare appearance at brother Trent's wedding
It's a summer of celebration for the Olsen twins. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who turned 40 earlier this month, were spotted at their brother Trent Olsen's wedding in a rare
Cara Delevingne says she and Amber Heard were 'entangled'
Cara Delevingne confirmed that she and Amber Heard were more than just friends.
Olivia Wilde says Walton Goggins 'saved my life' after horse accident
Olivia Wilde recalled the moment her "Cowboys & Aliens" costar Walton Goggins "saved my life" after a horse accident on the set of the 2011 sci-fi Western. "I've ridden horses
Chicago health officials track heat illnesses to help inform heat wave responses
What to know about protecting your health amid Chicago's severe heat this week
City officials are urging residents to stay indoors during the ongoing heat wave while expanding access to cooling centers and other resources. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum has the latest.
'House of the Dragon' star Emma D'Arcy on Rhaenyra's ascent, the scene they 'dreaded,' and that beheading
Alt-rock band Drip Edges hits the stage at Gabe’s
Drip Edges, led by Jeremy Scott, delivers powerful alt-rock influenced by power pop bands like Sugar and the Smithereens, showcasing catchy, dynamic tracks that highlight the lead singer’s dedication to
A Defining Moment in Chicago Sports: Chicago Fire FC Acquires Global Football Icon Robert Lewandowski
Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer joins the Fire from FC Barcelona with more than 700 goals for club and country
Scientists Slam Trump Rule Change
Dr. Esen Sefik moved from Istanbul to New Haven 20 years ago because she believed the U.S. was the best place to do scientific research. Now, her advisees are wondering whether to stay in their home countries instead. Sefik described the U.S.'s changing research climate on Monday during a press conference about a proposed rule by the Trump administration that would require a political appointee to approve all discretionary federal grants.
Melon Ball hosts Goldpine in concert Friday
Goldpine will be appearing in concert at the Melon Ball at Watermelon Music on Friday July 3.
Few details known on Mitch McConnell’s health 2 weeks after hospitalization
Two weeks ago, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital. Few details about his condition are publicly known.
Third Coast Foundry opens San Francisco hub for Midwest startups
UChicago, Illinois and Northwestern have opened the Third Coast Foundry in San Francisco to help Midwest startups reach Silicon Valley investors.
'The Ring' star Daveigh Chase's cause of death revealed
Daveigh Chase's official cause of death has been released. The "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring" actress died from AIDS, according to Los Angeles medical examiner online records viewed by
Princess Kate completes remarkable Three Peaks Challenge mountain climb
Princess Kate is keeping it casual while completing the Three Peaks Challenge.
Alicia Keys cries, Springsteen speaks during emotional Clive Davis funeral
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and more stars are turning out to honor Clive Davis.
Bill Maher upstaged by Trump impersonator at Mark Twain Prize ceremony
Bill Maher might be getting a taste of his comedic karma.
What's going on during July in northwest Louisiana? Here's what we know.
Mark your calendars!
Students immersed in marine science during camp
MOREHEAD CITY — From microscopic sea life to majestic whales, county middle and high school students are spending June and July learning about everything ocean related during innovative marine science
A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami
Scientists have finally confirmed the origin of the mysterious Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea. New evidence shows that an asteroid about 160 meters wide struck the seabed roughly 43 to 46 million years ago. The impact triggered a tsunami more than 100 meters high and left behind a crater that geologists debated for years.
Top salaries at AANS 2024
The Rolling Meadows-based American Association of Neurological Surgeons, founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, represents the specialty of neurological surgery and has more than 9,000 members.
Top salaries at AANS 2024
The Rolling Meadows-based American Association of Neurological Surgeons, founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, represents the specialty of neurological surgery and has more than 9,000 members.
Moving ‘Casey and Diana’ plumbs the messy layers of hope
Nick Green’s dramatization of Princess Diana’s visit to an AIDS hospice is darkly funny and life-affirming, onstage at American Players Theatre through Sept. 24.
Wisconsin moms on Medicaid now get 12 months of coverage
Wisconsin’s new law extends mothers’ Medicaid coverage for a full year after birth. Medical experts say it will save lives.
Lewandowski close to Chicago Fire switch
Poland's record scorer is set for a big-money move to the MLS after his departure from Barcelona.
Just hopes agent is 'busy' after World Cup impact
Elijah Just hopes his agent is "busy at the moment" as the New Zealand midfielder hinted at a possible summer exit from Motherwell after impressing at the World Cup. Just only joined Motherwell from Danish club Horsens a year ago and is under contract until next summer, with the Scottish Premiership club having an option of extending that by a further year. "The World Cup has given me added belief and also motivation to keep pushing," Just told the NZ Herald.
America 250: L.A. Threads its Fabric
A decade ago, fashion newcomer Ari Jogiel turned a hat-making passion project into a one-stop-shop garment factory. At his namesake full-package company,
Bears Great Brian Urlacher’s 3-Word Description of Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher gives his honest thoughts and description of quarterback Caleb Williams. The post Bears Great Brian Urlacher’s 3-Word Description of Caleb Williams appeared first on HEAVY.
'House of the Dragon' leaves out a key detail about Rhaenyra and the Iron Throne from 'Fire and Blood'
No slicing and dicing for Rhaenyra today.
Dear 'House of the Dragon': Enough with the threats of sexual violence
"House of the Dragon" Season 3 veers too close to the worst impulses of "Game of Thrones."
RedMagic officially confirms global launch of flagship OLED tablet
RedMagic has confirmed the Astra 2 as its next flagship gaming tablet. The device will arrive as the international version of the China-bound RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, which is confirmed to feature a 185Hz OLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Lagos school emerges winner of 10th Edition of Tolaram Science Challenge
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]
Maui business wins bronze medal in 2026 Artisan International Flavor Awards
Pāʻia Spice Company received a bronze metal in the 2026 International Flavor Awards for its Big Haole’s Original Blend. The award came in the savory rub category. “I’m blown away,” owner Brad Beck said. “We started this company almost five years ago selling hand labeled bottles to people barbecuing at Hoʻokipa. Now, 40,000 bottles later […]
Reece James: England defender confident of playing again at World Cup
Plus: England face prospect of 24 hours worth of flights if they make it all the way to World Cup final; South Korea manager Myung-Bo Hong reportedly quits after disappointing tournament; Robert Lewandowski to join Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona
Master pianist Swann to perform Goldberg Variations
The Winter Harbor Music Festival will welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Swann for a special performance of J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, on Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m.
Bills decline to honor O.J. Simpson in making the move to new stadium
Simpson died two years ago, and his reputation became forever stained by charges that he killed his former wife and her male friend in 1994.
🚨 BREAKING: Robert Lewandowski agrees multi-year deal with Chicago Fire
Major League Soccer looks set to add another iconic veteran presence to its ranks this summer, with Polish legend Robert Lewandowski reportedly primed for a move to Chicago Fire.Per The Athletic, the ...
‘Color Book’: An exquisite character piece
Strong performances anchor this memorable indie drama
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Business briefs: Free summer health series in Schererville
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Blackhawks Announce 19-Player Roster For On-Ice Development Camp
With the 2026 NHL Draft now in the rearview mirror, the Chicago Blackhawks officially announced their 19-player roster for the […] The post Blackhawks Announce 19-Player Roster For On-Ice Development Camp appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
‘Inner party turf wars’ hang over annual Florida Republican convention
Byron Donalds and state party chair Evan Power also detailed how they plan to frame Florida’s moderate Democratic candidates as progressives.
Usher makes the case for R&B in stadiums
LOS ANGELES — As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Donald Trump’s presidency is testing how far it’s come
'The presidency today, even when colored by President Trump’s worst excesses, is not a monarchy.'
Grease is the word at Sutter Street
FOLSOM — Sutter Street Theatre will transport audiences back to the halls of Rydell High this summer with its production of “Grease: School Version,” running through July 26.
Chicago Cubs news
Seiya Suzuki was the lone bright spot in the Cubs 6-2 loss Friday, hitting his 11th home run of the season
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.
Employment scams study reveals soaring numbers
Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured with a new tactic: task-based scams, in which they are offered high pay to “like” and “subscribe” to videos online.
Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign promise, 911 mental health response team flounders
Throughout his 2023 mayoral campaign, Brandon Johnson championed a progressive vision of sending teams of mental health clinicians instead of police officers to help people suffering from psychiatric emergencies. But since he took office…
Maryland health insurance rates could rise 13.7% in 2027 under proposal
BALTIMORE — Maryland residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see higher premiums next year, with insurers requesting an average rate increase of 13.7% for
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Decreases Stock Holdings in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lessened its stake in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) by 77.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 74,497 shares of the company's stock after selling 254,802 shares duri
Q&A: Mike Rogers on the Iran deal, weaponization fund, bridge politics
As Democrats beat one another up in a primary, GOP's Mike Rogers says his second bid for Senate is "night and day" over where he stood two years ago