Storm Leaves About 300,000 Without Power in Great Lakes Region

In pivotal races for mayors, councils, and more in Chicago suburbs including Aurora, Elgin, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook, Gurnee, Homer Glen, Naperville, Northbrook, North Chicago, Oak Park, Orland Park, Park Ridge, Skokie, the south suburbs, Thornton Township, Tinley Park, and Waukegan, results show incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin losing to challenger Ald. John Laesch, with Laesch securing 52.32% of the vote. In Elmhurst, incumbent Mayor Scott Levin appears to have defeated challenger Mark Mulliner by a...

Two Illinois men have filed a class-action lawsuit against OnlyFans, alleging that messages they received as part of their subscriptions may not have been directly from the models they thought they were messaging. The suit accuses Fenix Internet LLC and Fenix International Limited of deception, claiming that fans were misled into believing they were interacting directly with creators. OnlyFans has not publicly responded to the lawsuit as of now. Full Article

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will offer free concessions to fans at football games starting in 2025, thanks to a partnership with Aramark. Fans can enjoy up to four items per visit, including hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and fountain drinks by using the Coastal Carolina Athletics app. Despite recent coaching changes, the team has seen success in the Sun Belt Conference with bowl game appearances and a strong record in recent seasons. Full Article

Meghan Markle has officially launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, sharing cooking videos on social media featuring her jams and preserves. She thanked her male creative team for their support and reflected on her time in England in an email to As Ever subscribers. The brand's first product drop includes jams, wildflower honey, herbal teas, crepe mix, and shortbread cookies with flower sprinkles. Full Article

Myanmar's junta fired warning shots at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy amid difficulty delivering relief during a civil war, with the death toll from a recent earthquake rising to 2,886. The military government has restricted access for aid agencies, prompting calls for unfettered humanitarian access and international support. Despite ongoing challenges, the United Nations has allocated $12 million in emergency funding for affected regions, while Australia announced additional humanitarian support for Myanmar, emphasizing the...

President Trump called out GOP Senators McConnell, Paul, Collins, and Murkowski, urging them to support his Canadian tariff policy by voting against a joint resolution to terminate his national emergency declaration. Trump accused the senators of having "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and being disloyal to the GOP. Despite resistance from the senators, including cosponsor Rand Paul, the resolution aims to penalize Canada for the sale of Fentanyl, a deadly drug, through tariffs. Full Article