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After a five-year hiatus, everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero has returned to the silver screen.  “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which was released Friday, picks up where “Spider-Man: No Way Home” left off. After erasing himself from everyone’s memory, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) must deal with his newfound loneliness while constantly saving the city of New...

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Chicago is known for a lot of things: deep-dish pizza, The Bean, Navy Pier. Now, the city can add another defining characteristic to the list: It’s the location of one of Ariana Grande’s “favorite shows” on her “eternal sunshine” tour.  The pop superstar has one more night in Chicago before she starts her tour’s London...

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A Georgia grand jury indicted former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton on one felony charge of aggravated assault and two misdemeanor counts of cruelty against children Tuesday.  Horton’s Jan 17. arrest came after he allegedly strangled his wife, Christiane Horton, at the couple’s home in front of their two children.  At the time,...

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CHICAGO – As Northwestern prepares to play its first game at the new Ryan Field this fall, coach David Braun urged NU fans and the greater Chicago area to show up for the Wildcats. The stadium, which will host its first game Oct. 2, has been years in the making. For NU, the new venue...

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The last time I took a chemistry class was during my junior year fall. Not to be dramatic, but it was torture. Unsurprisingly, when you’re in an upper-level chemistry course, everyone around you is a chemistry major. I mean, that makes sense. What didn’t quite make sense was why I was still there, trying to...

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City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza launched her campaign for mayor Wednesday morning, joining the crowded race to replace outgoing Mayor Daniel Biss. Mendoza, who has served as city clerk since 2021, wrote in a Wednesday news release that she is running for the office because she “believes in the power of Evanston.” “This community changed the...

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Between “lesbian mud wrestling” and awe-inspiring live performances, the final two days of Lollapalooza were jam-packed with unforgettable moments. The annual four-day music festival, which drew more than 100,000 people to Chicago’s Grant Park each day, concluded with standout sets from rising stars and legacy acts alike. British singer-songwriter and 2026 Best New Artist Grammy...

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