Virginia Madsen mourns brother Michael Madsen after his death at 67: ‘A poet disguised as an outlaw’

Actress Virginia Madsen shared a heartbreaking tribute to her brother, actor Michael Madsen, just hours after his death. “My brother Michael has left the stage,” Virginia said in a statement…

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CPD, mayor address safety concerns for 4th of July weekend after River North mass shooting

Downtown, lakefront beaches will get special attention, officials say Chicago police and Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed safety concerns for the July 4, 2025 weekend after a River North mass shooting….

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HISTORY MADE: The One Big Beautiful Bill Is on Its Way to President Trump’s Desk

“President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on the commonsense agenda that nearly 80 million Americans voted for – the largest middle-class tax cut in history, permanent border security, massive…

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4 killed in River North shooting: What we know about the victims

Family members and law enforcement have identified three of the four people who were killed in a mass shooting late Wednesday night outside a lounge in Chicago’s River North neighborhood….

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Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

Mexican officials confirmed on Thursday that they had issued an arrest warrant for the prominent boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. on charges of involvement in organized crime and arms trafficking,…

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How Trump’s big bill will affect you, from Medicaid cuts to tax credits

Congress has signed off on a $3.4 trillion legislative package featuring new tax breaks, spending cuts, and more funding for defense and immigration enforcement, delivering President Donald Trump his “big,…

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Here are the stores that are open and closed for Fourth of July

HOUSTON — Running behind on your Fourth of July errands? You might be in luck.  Most grocery chains and big-box retailers will keep their doors open on Independence Day, which falls…

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Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE for alleged ties to Sinaloa Cartel: DHS

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is being processed for “expedited removal,” DHS said. Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of the legendary fighter, has been arrested and is being processed…

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House Republicans pass their megabill, sending it to President Trump

The decisive vote ended up almost entirely along party lines. Only Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Thomas Massie of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposition to the bill. What…

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Gold Cup: Co-hosts USA to face holders Mexico in final in Houston

The United States will face holders Mexico in the Gold Cup final after both won their semi-finals on Wednesday. The US beat Guatemala 2-1 in St Louis, with Real Salt…

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