Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The FBI has arrested a man accused of beating Sheila von Wiese-Mack of Oak Park to death nearly a dozen years ago. A survey from the Chicago-based Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows Americans are turning to social media and artificial intelligence for nutrition advice instead of professionals. NFL Draft prospects will hit the field at the scouting combine in Indianapolis starting Thursday. Plus, Black boys and men are the least likely demographic to get their college diploma within six years. Mentors can give them a leg up by sharing their experiences and connections to resources, but experts say there are more young people who could benefit from this support than mentors in Chicago.