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LaTerra Capital Management and Respark Residential, two out-of-state investment groups, are set to acquire seven Chicago apartment properties from AIMCO for $455 million. This deal, expected to finalize in early 2026, includes nearly 1,500 units across various suburbs and neighborhoods. The acquisition comes as Chicago experiences high rent increases, with the typical asking rent climbing six percent over the past year. LaTerra and Respark plan to renovate many units and use a Fannie Mae loan to finance the acquisition.

Two individuals stabbed in Chicagos Loop, one critically injured; no arrests made, investigation ongoing.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.25 Billion, Capturing Nations Attention - The Powerball jackpot has reached an unprecedented $1.25 billion, following no winners in Mondays drawing. The previous jackpot was $1 billion, demonstrating the rapid growth of prizes when there are no winners. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:59 PM Eastern Time, with millions eagerly awaiting the chance to win this life-changing sum.

Extra-alarm fire in Uptown Chicago leaves one woman with smoke inhalation, displaces six adults and a child. American Red Cross provides immediate assistance, while authorities investigate the cause. Community rallies to support those affected.

The Chicago Cubs may be shifting their draft strategy, as a recent mock draft suggests they could pick SEC player Chris Rembert, a second baseman from Auburn University, with their twenty-third overall pick in the two thousand twenty-six draft. Rembert, known for his exceptional pure hitting ability, had an outstanding freshman season, earning multiple All-American honors and leading his team in on-base percentage. His impressive statistics, including a batting average of three hundred forty-four and an on-base percentage of four hundred sixty-seven, have earned him recognition as one of the top college players in the draft pool.

A new study from UCSF reveals that a common gut bacteria, C. diff, may hinder the effectiveness of immunotherapy in melanoma patients. The research, published in Science Translational Medicine, found that patients with C. diff infections had lower response rates and faster cancer progression. The study suggests that the gut microbiome could play a crucial role in cancer treatment outcomes, opening up possibilities for personalized cancer care.

John Sullivan, North Central Colleges senior defensive lineman, was named regions defensive player of the year and an All-American. Despite his individual achievements, he emphasizes the teams success. With 64 tackles, 20 for a loss, and 7 sacks, Sullivans presence allows other players to shine. His impact is evident in North Centrals win over Bethel, where he made crucial plays and pushed the offense to improve.

Bill Kurtis, renowned for his television journalism and entertainment roles, shares his career reflections in Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. The memoir, over three hundred pages, covers major national and international stories, including his groundbreaking Vietnam reporting and legal trainings impact on courtroom dramas. Kurtis aims to solidify his legacy as a journalist, with the title Whirlwind referencing his first major assignment: covering the Topeka, Kansas tornado in 1966.

The Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest hosted its annual Childrens Christmas Pageant, featuring over fifty children in a heartwarming performance during the nine thirty AM Holy Eucharist service on Sunday, December fourteenth. The event, directed by Meredith Back, showcased a diverse cast of characters, including angels, shepherds, magi, and even unexpected roles like a dinosaur or octopus. The pageant, based on Saint Franciss simple nativity, aims for energetic reverence and childlike joy, fostering community and celebrating the innocence of the holiday season.