Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Needs an Editor: Review
- Taylor Swift's 11th studio album delves into her recent romances over 16 songs and a second LP, but the recurring themes yield diminishing returns.
- Swift's stretch of productivity and commercial success was also emotionally tumultuous, as revealed in her album 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
- The album returns to autobiographical and sometimes spiteful tales of heartbreak, full of detailed, referential lyrics that Swift's fans will delight in decoding.
- The first two songs of the album serve as potent reminders of how viscerally Swift can summon the flushed delirium of a doomed romance, with the title track showcasing a humanizing touch.
Review: ‘Suffs’ on Broadway explores the history of women’s suffrage in the United States
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Shedd Aquarium employees launch union drive: The effort by Shedd employees is the latest in a series of unionization campaigns at Chicago’s prominent cultural ...
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As Jameson Taillon delivers a win in his season debut, Chicago Cubs rely on resiliency during challenging start
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‘We’re Swifties’: Long Grove brewery celebrates Taylor Swift album release with limited-edition beer
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The O’Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here’s how another airport finished construction.
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Chicago Bulls miss the NBA playoffs for a 2nd consecutive season after a 112-91 meltdown in Miami
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Kennedy family makes ‘crystal clear’ its Biden endorsement in attempt to deflate RFK Jr.’s candidacy
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98: Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98.
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Quick Glance: Oldest Daytime Emmy Nominee: Full List of Nominations
- At 98, Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest nominee in Daytime Emmy history.
- Amazon scores its first Daytime Drama Emmy nomination with Neighbours.
- The Daytime Emmys will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
- In addition to nominees, honorees, hosts, and more awards were announced.
Biden EPA declares two forever chemicals are hazardous, making it easier to force polluters to pay for toxic waste cleanups
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Ask Amy: American uncle worries about footing the bill: Dear Amy: Do you think it would be necessary or rather the right thing to do for me to pay for my nephew ...
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‘The Jinx – Part Two’ review: A filmmaker continues his investigation into accused killer Robert Durst
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Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, dead at 47: Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2006 ...
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Quick Glance: Mandisa, 'American Idol' Singer and Grammy Winner, Passes Away at 47
- Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of 'American Idol,' has passed away, her representative confirmed on Friday.
- Mandisa, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, shot to stardom after placing ninth on 'American Idol.' She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album 'Overcomer.'
- In 2017, the singer told 'Good Morning America' that she fell into a deep depression in 2014 and almost took her own life following the death of her close friend, Lakisha Mitchell, who had breast cancer.
- Tributes poured in following news of Mandisa’s passing, with colleagues like Robin Roberts and Matthew West expressing their sorrow and reminiscing about their time spent with the late singer.
Remains of an Illinois soldier who died during WWII at a Japanese POW camp identified, military says
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Ask Anna: My boyfriend wants us to become influencers on TikTok: Dear Anna, he’s picturing us posting synchronized dance moves, funny skits or sharing intimate ...
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Today in History: 2 students kill 12 at Columbine High School: On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot ...
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Top picks to be more sustainable this Earth Day: We’ve curated a list of our favorite eco-friendly items you can get now that includes reusable water bottles ...
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How Paris is preparing for the Olympics, from the venues to transportation to security
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Lake County schools see increased absenteeism since pandemic; ‘When you change the dynamic, it changes a mindset’
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2-11 alarm fire damages three homes, displaces families in Avondale, no injuries: Two families were displaced Friday after an extra-alarm fire caused extensive ...
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12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial: A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Ivor Ichikowitz: How can Africa shake its coup contagion?: Young Africans want a new style of democracy that meets the realities and challenges of the continent.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/opinion-africa-coup-contagion-democracy-youths/
Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions — for now
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Steve Balich seeks to have uninitialed ballots thrown out in GOP race: Steve Balich said up to five ballots were not initialed by the election judges so he ...
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Dolton Village Hall hit with federal subpoenas amid ongoing probe into Mayor Tiffany Henyard
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US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/us-probe-of-hondas-that-can-activate-emergency-braking-for-no-reason-moves-closer-to-a-recall/
Illinois now home to federally recognized tribal nation in historic Department of Interior decision
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University of Chicago charter school to pay $125,000 after video showed teachers mock special education student, call him ‘dumb’
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Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council: Their passage gives Johnson much-needed money to continue the daily churn of ...
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Ex-bookie gets 2 years in prison in case tied to Chicago mob probe: A Wood Dale man was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for running an illicit sports ...
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Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon release new song: James McCartney, the son of Linda McCartney and the Beatles’ Paul McCartney, co-wrote a song with Sean ...
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Quick Glance: Sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Release New Single
- The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been revived - this time for a song written by the Beatles' sons.
- Primrose Hill, a track by Paul McCartney's son James, co-written with Sean Ono Lennon, is an acoustic ballad featuring a shuffling backbeat and contemplative guitar solo.
- McCartney described the song in an Instagram post as a vision he had as a child in Scotland: 'Primrose Hill is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.'
- Fans also have the chance to acquire a unique piece of McCartney memorabilia - the open-top double-decker bus used by him and Wings for their 1972 European tour, expected to be auctioned for up to £200,000 on April 22.
Editorial: The CTA is broken. Agency President Dorval Carter Jr. must go.: A highly disturbing Block Club report on a CTA driver who collapsed at the wheel at a ...
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Judge dismisses 3 of 4 counts in lawsuit over Ryan Field rebuild: One count of the lawsuit alleging the city engaged in a "backroom deal" with the ...
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Chicago Teachers Union asks for 9% annual raises as bargaining sessions are set to begin
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Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Jordan Wicks shows swing-and-miss stuff, while White Sox match franchise’s worst 18-game start
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan: State media said Iran fired air defense batteries after reporting explosions near ...
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What to do in Chicago: Holi in the Park, Friedberg and a last chance at Art Institute
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I doobie? Weed wedding the latest sign of spread of cannabis events: At one recent wedding, a budtender was hired to hand out pot to guests in the form of joints ...
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US vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Review: Magnetic Fields plays ’69 Love Songs’ at Thalia Hall, a long and epic romance
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‘We Grown Now’ review: Coming of age in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects, in a movie of true distinction
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Ask Amy: Boyfriend doesn’t want to ever marry: Dear Amy: When Anthony made his statement, he spoke as if we were just casual pals, sitting around and talking ...
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Protesters appear at testy Chicago Police Board meeting to call for firing of officers involved in killing of Dexter Reed
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Walgreens pharmacists’ union to demonstrate outside 46 Chicago-area stores: The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA, which says it represents 900 Chicago-area ...
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5 things we learned as the Chicago Blackhawks ended a 23-53-6 season: ‘Everyone is going into the summer a little pissed off’
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Column: As ‘Tortured Poets Department’ arrives, we wondered: Can Taylor Swift be poetry?
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Chicago Public Schools launches a new, ‘more equitable’ funding model: CPS is finalizing a budget and funding plan they claim will benefit all of the district’s ...
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Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with Chicago gun intel center
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Former Harvey strip club operator sentenced to 20 months in prison in tax fraud case
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Review: Lovely ‘Music Man’ at Marriott Theatre is all about Marian the librarian: Why does Marian the librarian fall for that slick con man Harold Hill ...
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Aurora City Council to vote on plans for residential development: The Aurora City Council is set to vote on preliminary plans for the 34-acre Lincoln Crossing ...
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Terry Savage: Warning on credit repair and chasing rewards: Even the zero-interest period on balance transfer cards can get you deeper into trouble ...
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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80: Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote ...
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
Today in History: First Boston Marathon held: On April 19, 1897, the first Boston Marathon was held; winner John J. McDermott ran the course in two hours ...
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Review: ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway is freshened up and ready for an adoring audience: For a lot of Broadway fans, the return of the Super Soul Musical to the Great ...
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Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso will listen to his body, but a left ankle injury puts status in doubt for Friday’s game in Miami
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Proposed referendum would strip DuPage County Forest Preserve Board of its autonomous authority
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Photos: Final sections of Northwestern’s Ryan Field are demolished in Evanston: Demolition of Northwestern University’s 98-year-old Ryan Field began on Feb. 16 ...
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Stephen Colbert will bring ‘Late Show’ to Chicago during Democratic National Convention
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Succulent Seafood to reopen at new Naperville location; Kendra Scott jewelry, Everything but Water swimwear opening downtown
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Letters: Congress should reform warrantless surveillance powers: The editorial board's justification for expanding warrantless surveillance does not address ...
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Review: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater gets us ‘in our feelings’ with a mixtape of artistry and legacy
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Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/mau-fire-alert-failures/
Investigation underway into case of sexual abuse at Marklund in Geneva which led to pregnancy
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Democratic Convention organizers leaning on locals to handle possible migrant surge in August
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/democratic-convention-organizers-leaning-on-locals-to-handle-possible-migrant-surge-in-august/
Deanna Stellato-Dudek becomes the oldest woman to win a figure skating world title — by channeling childhood idol Michael Jordan
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Tinley Park proposed budget calls for more money for police, stormwater management work
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/tinley-park-proposed-budget-calls-for-more-money-for-police-stormwater-management-work/
Chicago Cubs-Miami Marlins game tonight is postponed and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Saturday at Wrigley Field
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/chicago-cubs-miami-marlins-postponed/
Cook County reallocates $70M for migrants from health care to food service in Chicago
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/cook-county-reallocates-70m-for-migrants-from-health-care-to-food-service-in-chicago/
2024 Gospel Music Festival headliners include Clark Sisters: The festival is the first big Millennium Park music fest to kick off the 2024 summer season.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/2024-gospel-music-festival-headliners-include-clark-sisters/
‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-documentary-series/
Review: PinkPatheress vibes with an adoring crowd at Metro: This is no exaggeration: PinkPantheress is a star. She is an outright, undeniable music star ...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker expresses support for extending CPS school closing moratorium: Putting him at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board, Gov. J.B ...
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Editorial: World Business Chicago CEO must sell our uneasy city as a great investment
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Clarence Page: Loss of support from Republican evangelicals suits MAGA crowd just fine
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/column-donald-trump-evangelicals-maga-support-page/
Column: ‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation’ on WTTW lays bare a city’s history of housing discrimination
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Paul Vallas: Chicago police problems start with poor hiring and training: Chicago police officers are too often are hired and then promoted into leadership ...
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School District 204 may put referendum on ballot to continue tax to fund safety, renovation projects
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/school-district-204-may-put-referendum-on-ballot-to-continue-tax-to-fund-safety-renovation-projects/
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