The cost of living in America has skyrocketed. So what's the Trump Administration doing? Ending the most affordable repayment plan for student loan borrowers in history.

go even harder. watch the official trailer for The moment, a new film by aidan zamiri starring charli xcx, in select theaters january 30 youtu.be/Pxqhi7Sgvu8?si…

Simone Biles sets the GOLD standard in pairing her style with her support. 🥇

Charli xcx surpassed the number of pre-saves of YE and Madison Beer, and now 'Wuthering Heights' is the 3rd most pre-saved album of 2026 so far and the 1st most pre-saved album of a female artist.

ITS CHICAGO!

HERO CROSSING GUARD carried a kid on their back across a water soaked Chicago street on this frigid morning. WGN Morning News Skycam 9 was above the scene as this crossing guard went above and beyond. Well done!

BREAKING: CPS - Chicago Public Schools will close Friday because of severe cold weather, officials announce. With a high of 5 degrees, wind chills could reach -35 degrees, officials say. WTTW - Chicago PBS

Chicago has opened its first food pantry inside a public library. blockclubchi.co/49TjbEH

I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.

Tzuco is my fav Mexican spot downtown: “In 2008, Gaytán opened Mexique. Gaytán’s French Mexican fine dining restaurant….The restaurant earned its first star in 2013, and by proxy Gaytán became the first Mexican-born chef to lead the kitchen at a Michelin-rated restaurant.”

Jason Bateman is being criticized for asking Charli xcx about having children. The pop star said “I actually don’t really want to have kids,” which prompted Bateman to tell her she might change her mind. "I guess I’m backing into giving myself a half-assed compliment here, but

Some foods may look healthy, but food author Michael Pollan says if they’re ultraprocessed, they may not be. cbsn.ws/4rTowTV

As the Bears to Indiana gains steam, the Chicago Fire, another Soldier Field tenant, unveiled an Experience Center for its $750M stadium opening 2028 in the South Loop. The center (inside the Wrigley Building) has samples of suites that will be in the 22,000-seat stadium.

Lo de Shakira debe ser estudiado 🤯 Después de ofrecer 13 conciertos pagos completamente llenos en CDMX (el último hace dos días), hoy tiene el Zócalo a reventar para un concierto gratuito No nacerá otra como ella, como latinos no la dimensionamos

Shakira Breaks Record at Mexico’s Zócalo with 400,000 Attendees: ‘A Love Story That Can’t Be Compared to Anything’ billboard.com/music/latin/sh…

10 iconic foods invented in Chicago and loved by locals: blockclubchi.co/401dakS

IT'S CHARLI BABY 💚 back to headline Lolla this summer!

NEW: A Cook County jury is set to decide whether the Chicago Police Department is liable for the death of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old who was shot and killed by an officer after a brief foot chase in March 2021, records show. WTTW - Chicago PBS news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/law…

Imagine if instead of funding forever wars in the Middle East, the United States delivered universal child care and health care for all Americans.

A few dozen parents and educators are outside Sip and Savor at 53rd and Hyde Park Blvd for a “parent take over” in response to a “teen takeover” that’s been rumored to be happening in the neighborhood later. Most of these people are wearing shirts from Kenwood Academy.