Using a pencil-size tool, Megan Smith spent countless hours cutting glass for a stained glass skylight destined for the ceiling of the Senate chamber in the Illinois State Capitol building. Smith did the work in the evenings after working her day job at a state agency. She has dabbled in arts and crafts as hobbies but never worked on professional project of this kind. “The very first time I ever went to break the glass I was so scared and nervous, and was like: Should I be protecting my eyes? Like, what if it cracks and breaks in the wrong…
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For trans-Tasman goodwill. For trans-Tasman goodwill. Sue Kay of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand writes: “I wish to thank all the kind people who helped my husband and me find our way from the airport to our hotel in the Sydney CBD. My husband is 90, and I’m 74 but, despite making ourselves known to our guide at the airport on arrival, we were left behind! We didn’t know how to get to our hotel as we had the transfer organised. We must have asked at least six different people how to get to the Furama and everybody was so helpful…
SportsLine’s model has simulated the San Antonio Spurs vs. Washington Wizards matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday SportsLine’s model has simulated the San Antonio Spurs vs. Washington Wizards matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday USATSI The Washington Wizards (9-43) square off against the San Antonio Spurs (22-28) in a cross-conference matchup on Monday. These teams both enter this game on two-game losing streaks. On Saturday, the Wizards were defeated by the Hawks 125-111. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic beat the Wizards 112-111. San Antonio outlasted the Wizards 139-130 last time these teams met…
The FDA has recalled a variety of baked goods. Find out which brands of sweet treats were affected.The FDA has recalled a variety of baked goods. Find out which brands of sweet treats were affected. Image Credit: Getty Images Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday parties, baked goods were recalled from shelves by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — specifically doughnuts. The recall was implemented due to an outbreak from a food borne illness. So, which donut brands have been recalled? The donut recall comes shortly after Frito-Lays faced a removal of more than 6,000 of its “party…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone about ending the war in Ukraine, the New York Post reported.U.S. President Donald Trump said he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone about ending the war in Ukraine, the New York Post reported. Donald Trump (L) and Russia’s Vladimir Putin arrive to attend a joint press conference after a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018. Yuri Kadobnov | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he believed the United States was making progress…
The brewery company Pilot Project is opening its second Chicago location this spring in Wrigleyville, slated to fit a tap room, restaurant, rooftop and a basement cocktail lounge. The expansion comes after a big year for Pilot Project, which employs 130 employees and has produced an estimated $12 million in revenue since 2019, while several other breweries in Chicago pulled the plug. Pilot Project purchased Milwaukee Brewing Co.’s 70,000-square-foot production facility and restaurant in Wisconsin in 2022 and maintains an industrial-type tasting room in Logan Square. The company’s third brewery facility will sit two blocks from Wrigley Field with a…
Thousands of customers lose broadband access after power outage following widespread thunderstorms in Sydney and interstateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Australia’s largest internet providers has been hit with a major outage, leaving thousands businesses and individuals without broadband access.In a statement on Monday evening, TPG Telecom said it was working to resolve a “technical issue”, which was causing disruption to its fixed broadband services for consumer and business customers.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Thousands of customers lose broadband access after power outage following widespread thunderstorms in Sydney and interstateGet…
Canadian singer Bryan Adams’ Perth concert has been cancelled due to a major sewer blockage. Canadian singer Bryan Adams’ Perth concert has been cancelled due to a major sewer blockage. Video: ‘Fatberg’ forces cancellation of Bryan Adams’ Perth show ‘Fatberg’ forces cancellation of Bryan Adams’ Perth show We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Canadian singer Bryan Adams’ Perth concert has been cancelled due to a major sewer blockage. February 10, 2025 — 8.46pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add…
The Super Bowl is always a magnet for the rich and famous. Keep reading to find out which celebs may be in attendance this year.The Super Bowl is always a magnet for the rich and famous. Keep reading to find out which celebs may be in attendance this year. View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images The Met Gala, Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars, and … the Super Bowl. There are certain events you’re sure to see a galaxy of stars attending, and the Super Bowl 2025 is no exception. Aside from the celebrated athletes themselves — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce,…
A proposal to strip the name of the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde from the DuPage County courthouse and related offices in Wheaton is up for a vote on the DuPage County Board’s agenda for Tuesday, and the measure is dividing Republicans and Democrats. Hyde, a Wood Dale Republican and a staunch abortion opponent who chaired the U.S. House Judiciary Committee from 1995 until 2001, died in 2007. Three years later, the DuPage County Board voted to name its courthouse building, at 505 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton, the Henry J. Hyde Judicial Office Facility and allow for a…
It’s a change of pace for the Nationals leader who vowed to slash as many as 36,000 public servant jobs back in August 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition has walked back its vow to slash tens of thousands of federal government jobs, suggesting a Dutton government, if elected, will make the bureaucracy more efficient through “natural attrition”.The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, said on Monday “hardly any” public service jobs will be on the chopping block if the Coalition were to win at the polls, in a significant backdown on comments in 2024 promising…
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SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Monday’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors matchup SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Monday’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors matchup USATSI Teams looking to make a push toward the 2025 NBA playoffs meet when the Golden State Warriors battle the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Golden State is coming off a 132-111 win at Chicago on Saturday, while Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 135-127 on Sunday. The Warriors (26-26), who are tied for fourth with Phoenix in the Pacific Division, are 11-13 on the road in…
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Tom Cruise is returning to the big screen in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise, but is it his last time playing Ethan Hunt? Tom Cruise is returning to the big screen in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise, but is it his last time playing Ethan Hunt? Image Credit: Getty Images Tom Cruise is back in action to take on another nearly impossible task in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Since the film’s title was initially Dead Reckoning: Part Two, fans wondered if the switch to “final reckoning” indicated that it could be the last Mission: Impossible installment. The full trailer, which aired…
Tax breaks for critical minerals processing and green hydrogen production were waved through the senate on Monday eveningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA centrepiece of Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan has passed the Senate in a pre-election boost for Anthony Albanese.The government’s $13.7bn worth of tax breaks for critical minerals processing and green hydrogen production cleared the upper house on Monday night with the support of the Greens and crossbenchers.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Tax breaks for critical minerals processing and green hydrogen production were waved through the senate on…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Prince Harry took a subtle shot at Donald Trump over the weekend. While making a speech to open the Invictus Games in Canada, the handsome Royal didn’t mention America’s 47th President of the United States by name. However, Harry did cite the events competitors and said their “courage, values and humanity” deserved special respect at a time “when there is no shortage of crises, no absence of uncertainty, no lack of weak moral character in the world.” Prince Harry delivers remarks at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Nation Home Welcome Reception on February 7, 2025…
Super Bowl commercials have become a staple of the NFL’s yearly event. Find out how much it costs to have an ad play during the game.Super Bowl commercials have become a staple of the NFL’s yearly event. Find out how much it costs to have an ad play during the game. Image Credit: Getty Images Super Bowl commercials are arguably the second most important part of the annual event — aside from the actual game, of course. Each ad ranges from a few seconds to several minutes, and among the most memorable include Ben Affleck‘s Dunkin’ Donuts collaboration, Bryan Cranston…
For the first time in her 15 years working in a Chicago restaurant, Malena knows what to do if immigration officials come knocking at her workplace. Malena, who spoke on the condition that the Tribune not publish her last name or the restaurant where she works, is one of the Chicago-area restaurant workers living and working in the shadow of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In an industry that relies heavily on the labor of immigrants, restaurant workers like Malena, their advocates and employers have spent the last few weeks educating themselves and each other on their immigration rights and…