All Stories from June 4, 2025 (Change date)
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Finding sanctuary: Janelle Monáe hopes to ‘be a refuge’ for fans during Saturday’s Ravinia concertJun 04, 2025 8:03 am - As a child, Janelle Monáe had nightmares about two people: Grace Jones and Prince. In time Monáe would become both a friend and an artistic heir to the two iconic musicians. On Saturday, June 7, she’s performing a double bill with Jones at Ravinia Festival.
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No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025Jun 04, 2025 7:07 am - Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
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Ukraine’s backers meet to drum up arms and ammo. The Pentagon chief is absent for the first timeJun 04, 2025 7:03 am - Senior officials from almost 50 nations gathered Wednesday to drum up more weapons and ammunition for Ukraine, with the Pentagon's chief absent for the first time since the group organizing the military aid was set up three years ago.
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With Rosemont’s help, school district will bypass bidding process for new $57 million buildingJun 04, 2025 6:38 am - The village of Rosemont will help cover the additional cost of a new $57 million school and pool, beyond the $40 million approved by voters.
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Where’s Marty McFly’s guitar? Search is on for ‘Back to the Future’ prop 4 decades laterJun 04, 2025 6:35 am - Marty McFly grabbed a guitar in “Back to the Future” and rocked out with the band at a 1950s high school dance, helping him narrowly avoid blinking out of existence before time-traveling back to the 1980s. The guitar, in real life, wasn’t as lucky.
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Happy mistake: When you’ve got extra ears of corn, make tomato corn soupJun 04, 2025 5:35 am - Anyone who has ever had their groceries delivered will understand what happened. I ordered four pieces of corn on the cob and received four packages of four. I could have made a fuss. Instead, I made Tomato Corn Soup, which turned out to be a lovely addition to dinner.
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One family’s 50 years of making delicious wine in AmericaJun 04, 2025 5:33 am - If you shop Jewel-Osco wine departments, you undoubtedly recognize the label of J. Lohr’s Cabernet Sauvignon “Seven Oaks.” But did you know that the wine consistently receives 90+ points and “Best Value” nods from international wine critics?
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The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix themJun 04, 2025 5:21 am - Nothing says summer like firing up the grill. Before you do, read this list of the biggest grilling mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Today’s editorial cartoonJun 04, 2025 4:00 am -
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Today’s editorial cartoonJun 04, 2025 4:00 am -