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Gunfire Shatters Block Party in Chicago’s Back of the Yards, Leaving 7 Injured
A peaceful neighborhood celebration turned to chaos as shots rang out, injuring seven and leaving families heartbroken and desperate for...
Natalie Frank
Jul 51 min read


Chicago's Jarvis Beach Sees Massive Fireworks Display on July 4th
Despite the City of Chicago not hosting official July 4th fireworks for a number of years, beachfront displays were seen up and down Lake...
Natalie Frank
Jul 53 min read


Southern Vinegar Pie Revival: The Unexpected Depression-Era Dessert That Still Wows Today
Discover this tangy-sweet Southern classic born from hardship, perfected with bold flavors, and reinvented for the modern table Natalie...
Natalie Frank
Jul 51 min read


Bannon vs. Musk: Explosive Feud Erupts as MAGA Allies Turn Against Each Other
The once-aligned power players clash in a bitter battle over Trump, immigration, and the future of American politics Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 42 min read


Silent Siblings: When Your Siblings Choose the Dysfunction Over You
The quiet heartbreak of sibling betrayal, family scapegoating, and what it means when those who once stood beside you turn their backs to...
Natalie Frank
Jul 42 min read


Chicago Residents Frightened Following Drive-By-Shooting Outside Restaurant, Shooting on South Side
A night meant for celebration turned into chaos as gunfire shattered a community’s sense of safety—police continue search for suspects...
Natalie Frank
Jul 33 min read


July 4th Fresh Berry Red, White & Blue Poke Cake: A Naturally Sweet Southern Celebration
Made with real strawberries and blueberries, this cool and creamy cake brings patriotic flavor to your summer table — without the...
Natalie Frank
Jul 32 min read


Troubling Past Emerges: Douglass Park Lifeguard Charged in Teen’s Death Previously Shot Neighbor’s Dogs
New revelations surface about Charles Leto’s violent history as community members demand accountability Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D June 30,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 11 min read


Southern Goo Goo Cluster Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Peaks and Bourbon Ganache Drizzle
An irresistible twist on a Tennessee candy classic — these over-the-top Southern cupcakes are filled with nostalgia, rich flavor, and...
Natalie Frank
Jun 292 min read


What TV’s Most Twisted Characters Reveal About Real-Life Personality Disorders
From the ruthless boardrooms of Succession to the chilling confessionals of You , our favorite characters may be brilliant storytellers...
Natalie Frank
Jun 292 min read


Close to a Million People Expected as Chicago Pride Parade 2025 Marches Forward with 'United in Pride' Theme
Chicago’s North Side prepares for road closures and celebration as more than 800,000 come together to honor LGBTQ+ pride, community, and...
Natalie Frank
Jun 291 min read


Texas Closes Controversial Loophole That Denied Justice to Sexual Assault Victims
A decade after her attack, one survivor’s courageous crawl to the Capitol helped change a law that ignored voluntary intoxication, giving...
Natalie Frank
Jun 294 min read


News Chicago Public Schools interim CEO States Budget Deficit Underreported by More Than $200M Reaching $734M
CPS interim CEO reveals shocking jump in deficit as real amount revealed; pressure mounts to avoid devastating cuts Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 272 min read


Gaslighted by the Group: How Families Collude in Shared Delusions
When the whole family rewrites reality — discover how collective denial and triangulation silence one member, perpetuate toxic dynamics,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 271 min read


The Algorithmic You: When Platforms Decide Who You Are
Discover how algorithm-driven profiling reshapes self-perception and what that means for the future of who we are online and beyond...
Natalie Frank
Jun 272 min read


Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Planned Parenthood: Rules States May Cut Medicaid Support for Organization
Landmark decision angers many, redefining patient rights, igniting fierce debate over state control of reproductive healthcare Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 271 min read


Chicago Migrants Respond to Explosive Supreme Court Ruling Greenlighting Trump's Third‑Country Deportations
Supreme Court decision elicits fear in Chicago migrants, reignites fierce debate over rights and due‑process protections Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 264 min read


From Prison to the Spotlight: Chicago Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 35 Years Finds Redemption Through Theatre
After decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Brian Beals reclaims his future, empowers his community through healing power of...
Natalie Frank
Jun 252 min read


Reclaiming the Kudzu: The Green Invader That Ate the South — And the Guilt We Buried With It
How an invasive vine became a symbol of unchecked ambition, forgotten shame, and the tangled beauty of Southern resilience Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 252 min read


End of an Era: Chicago's Irish Political Dynasty Crumbles Under Weight of Corruption
As Madigan and Burke fall, Chicago's 150-year-old Irish political machine comes to dramatic and dishonorable close Natalie C. Frank. Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
Jun 241 min read
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