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When Dolly Parton approached Robert Plant for permission to record her version of “Stairway to Heaven,” she reportedly worried about how he would react. Instead, Plant’s response was wonderfully simple: “Of course you can, you’re Dolly Parton.” And somehow, that feels like the perfect answer. Dolly didn’t try to copy Led Zeppelin — she took one of rock’s most iconic songs and made it unmistakably her own, adding a touch of country, gospel, and her unmistakable voice. Sometimes, a legend recognizing another legend is all the permission you need.

The Willis Tower antennas turn pink in honor of Dolly Parton, who died today at the age of 80. Skydeck Chicago says the special display will shine over the city’s skyline as a tribute to Dolly’s extroardinary life, music, and impact on generations of fans. 📸: Arturo Gonzalez

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The following foods have now been recalled: —Frozen blueberries, possible E. coli contamination —Iceberg lettuce, possible Cyclospora contamination —Shell eggs, Salmonella contamination —Mixed berries, possible E. coli contamination —Pistachio nut butter, Salmonella contamination —Green powder supplements, Salmonella contamination —Jalapeño-containing dips, salsa and guacamole products, Salmonella contamination —Soup kits, Listeria contamination —Salad dressings, Salmonella contamination —Granola, Salmonella contamination —Dog food, Salmonella contamination —Jalapeño peppers, Salmonella contamination —Pizza cheese bread products, Salmonella contamination (July) —Dried herring fish, Botulism risk (July) —Requeson cheese, Listeria contamination (July) —Soft ricotta cheese, Listeria contamination (July) —Infant formula, Botulism risk (July) —Multiple cheese varieties, Listeria contamination (July) —Cottage cheese and ricotta products, Listeria contamination (July) —Organic moringa capsules and powder, Salmonella contamination (July) —Smoked whole herring, Botulism risk (June) —Enoki mushrooms, Listeria contamination (June)  —Parmesan ranch seasoning, Salmonella contamination (June)  —Cheese and garlic croutons, Salmonella contamination (June)  —Tahina, Salmonella contamination (June) —Specialty beverages, Salmonella contamination (June) —Multiple green superfood supplements, Salmonella contamination (June) —Powdered beverage mixes, Salmonella contamination (May) —Infant formula, Bacillus cereus toxin contamination (May) —Potato chips, Salmonella contamination (May) —Pork rinds and seasoning products, Salmonella contamination (May) —Snack mixes, Salmonella contamination (May) —Sour cream and onion cheese curds, Salmonella contamination (May) —Flavored popcorn seasoning, Salmonella contamination (May) —Coleslaw products, microorganism growth risk (May) —Pita chips, Salmonella contamination (May) —Chocolate bars, Salmonella contamination (May) —White cheddar seasoning, Salmonella contamination (May) —Kippered herring, Botulism risk (May) —Peeled garlic, Botulism risk (April) —Raw milk cheddar cheese, E. coli contamination (April) —Brain tonic supplements, Botulism risk (April) —Dried croaker fish, risk of harmful bacteria and toxins (March) —Salmon products, Listeria contamination (March) —Cream cheese and tofu spreads, Listeria contamination (March) —Chicken dog treats, Salmonella contamination (March) —Yellowfin tuna, Clostridium botulinum contamination (February) —Organic chia seeds, Salmonella contamination (February) —Green superfood supplements, Salmonella contamination (February) —Tamales, potential Listeria contamination (January) —Shrimp paste, lead contamination risk (January) —Chocolate bars, Salmonella contamination (January) —Sea Moss Gel Superfood, Botulism risk (January) —Cheese products, potential Listeria contamination (January)

7 Save A Lot grocery stores on the South and West sides could close in days as the owners face financial troubles. blockclubchi.co/4fbkvGU

As farmers sound the alarm about a growing food crisis, experts say that Britain’s food insecurity needs to be treated as a growing national emergency. The warnings are becoming impossible to ignore, writes disaster planner Lucy Easthope Read more: independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Where does your produce come from? At farmer's markets in Chicago, people say they're thinking more about food safety amid a national cyclospora outbreak. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/07/1…

Este video se va poniendo peor mientras avanza. #TerremotoenVenezuela

New York City landmarks lit up in blue and orange as the Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with the Knicks winning 94-90 and securing their first championship in more than 50 years. abcnews.link/MI50BIm

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It’s easy to take for granted being alive, Alan Lightman writes. He explores the miracle that is existing—and the importance of acknowledging it: theatln.tc/lYdPUxiM 📸: Will Matsuda

Big Chicks isn’t just a bar – it’s an art gallery, community center, and LGBTQ+ haven. Michelle Fire has run the establishment for decades, more recently with the help of her son, Michael Sanders. to.wttw.com/4uRoUUP

The sweet, custardy pawpaw is a national treasure we should all be eating more of, according to foragers and food activists. saveur.com/culture/pawpaw…

HIV now returning. This carefully details the system breakdowns after aid cuts, the local actions for resilience, what still had to be sacrificed, then the human consequences. nytimes.com/2026/04/25/hea…

I think about @chancetherapper’s Tiny Desk concert all the time. youtu.be/-kWbZvVU-e0?si…

Chicago’s Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms chicagotribune.com/2026/04/22/chi…

Young farmers want in. The system still keeps them out. A $300 million USDA program meant to expand land access was shut down before most projects could even begin. The reality hasn’t changed: land is expensive, infrastructure is lacking, and too many barriers remain for the next generation. In our latest Food Talk podcast, Amanda Koehler breaks down what happened, what’s at stake, and why this moment still holds urgency and possibility. foodtank.com/news/2026/04/u…

BREAKING: The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York. apnews.com/article/stonew…

Fathom, a queer cocktail bar from the team behind Dorothy, has opened in Lakeview. blockclubchi.co/4vnxTxL

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Roughly 16,000 immigrants may lose access to crucial food assistance in Illinois as a result of federal eligibility changes that took effect April 1. chicagotribune.com/2026/04/11/sna…

John Deere has spent years blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. They just settled a class action lawsuit for $99 million. This is a small win, but the battle is not over until we have national right-to-repair legislation with teeth. Nathan Proctor, head of the right-to-repair campaign at consumer advocacy organization US PIRG said it best: "They're not looking for five grand or something like that in the mail. They're looking for the ability to fix their equipment, because if they can't fix it, they can lose everything.

Winter's deep freeze sank Long Island's massive oyster industry, costing farmers millions: 'Worst of the century' trib.al/9cPbS3J