Pong Pong tree: From 'The White Lotus' finale to deadly exhibit in Chicago
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The Field Museum houses the Pong Pong fruit and other toxic plants in its locked collection, which botanist Kimberly Hansen says includes species that grow as common roadside weeds.

Riot Fest to remain at Douglass Park through 2027
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The Chicago Park District and Riot Fest signed a deal to keep the music festival in Douglass Park through 2027.

YouTube star Ms. Rachel welcomes baby daughter

The social media star called her newborn daughter the “most precious gift possible."

LeBron the Barbie doll? Lakers star gets unique 'Kenbassador' honor

LeBron James has made history as the first male athlete to be featured in Mattel's "Kenbassador" series, with the release of a LeBron James Ken doll.

Harry Potter Shop opens in Chicago this week

Harry Potter fans in Chicago can step into the Wizarding World starting this Thursday, when the highly anticipated Harry Potter Shop Chicago official opens.

‘Dennis the Menace' actor Jay North dead at 73

Actor Jay North, who was known for playing the title character Dennis Mitchell in the 1960s sitcom “Dennis the Menace," has died, according to reports.

Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.

Val Kilmer cause of death: What we know

After playing Iceman in "Top Gun," Val Kilmer’s career peaked in the early ‘90s with starring roles in “The Doors,” “Tombstone,” “True Romance,” “Batman Forever” and “Heat.”

Actor Val Kilmer dies at age 65

Val Kilmer, renowned for his roles in "Top Gun" and "The Doors," passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles, his family announced.