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Editorial: Quantum is not AI, folks, and Chicago is not building a lakefront data center
Trucks enter and leave the construction site of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago on Aug. 7, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson/Chicago Tribune/TNS) Repeat after us: The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), in development on 128 acres of the former U.S. Steel South Works site on Chicago's South Side, will not be a collection of power-sucking, water-drinking data centers. Repeat after us: Quantum computing is not threatening to take over humanity.
Roundup: Amid polling slump, Trump administration races to build migrant camps Original
Amid dropping approval rates and rising internal tensions, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was reportedly racing to erect more "Alligator Alcatraz" facilities nationwide, triggering widespread warnings and concern.
Column: Tariffs won't fix U.S. autos, fair and positive competition might Original
More competition, not less, could offer a way forward for both American consumers and automakers. Fair and positive competition is not a compromise. It is the cornerstone of industrial renewal. by Yilun Zhang For a country that once defined the modern automobile, the United States now finds itself at a crossroads.
Feature: As Rust Belt on edge, a fractured America braces for Election Day Original
The Democratic and GOP presidential candidates, each contending that their approach alone can sustain Michigan's industrial backbone, present starkly different visions for its future. DETROIT, United States, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Autumn in the Rust Belt brings crisp air and vibrant foliage along midwest highways, which are also dotted with towering billboards showcasing rival campaign slogans. One, for instance, goes, "Trump 2024! Democrats won't work for us;" and another contends, "Kamala Harris.
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Co-working is making new inroads in Chicago, cropping up everywhere from suburban shopping centers and apartment buildings to a swanky health club in River North.
25 Years Ago I Ventured Out Of Illinois On A Lost Americana Trail
At 24-years old I was a budding photographer who found beauty in the fading barns and farms that were a holdover from the golden-age of small farms and the legacy of an agrarian society that in 200 years had gone from a landscape of 90% of the population working the land, to less than 3% of the population doing so.I started photographing what was the farms that were being replaced as the urban-rural divide made it way f urther out of Chicago farms were left to ruin as they waited for the next...
Taste of Chicago 2022 in Photos
Was asked to go out and photograph the Taste of Chicago this weekend, do to a little snafu I was photographer number two for the news service I was shooting for, so these photos will probably never see the light of day unless I post them here. I had a fun time and the weather was amazing. Enjoy. Related
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Dinkel's Bakery, open since 1922 and owned by three generations of the Dinkel family, who made countless cakes to celebrate and grieve over the decades, closed permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday in Chicago.
Girls Rock Title IX
The Thunderbolts of Andrew High School from Tinley Park in a softball game against the Bulldogs of Richards from Oak Lawn, at Richards on April 23, 2022. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson) Before Girls Could Play It’s crazy to think that women’s sports was not always a thing in schools in America. Until Title IX was passed in 1972 I can’t help but feel that most of the thinking at the time about women in education and sports was not that far of a leap from the Taliban.
The Curved Wooden Beam Gyms
A Style From The 1950s & 60s Still Has Some Charm You might not even notice if you’re sitting in the first 4 or 5 rows at one of these gyms, but the arched-support beams holding the roof up are made multiple layers of curved wood. [Quick note: I am no architectural expert. It’s very likely that this style of gym has an official name.
Tweet me your high school gym pics
Help Me Find The Best High School Gyms in Illinois The high school basketball season is coming to and end. By this time next month schools and towns will be throwing parades and rallies for the state champions across girls & boys basketball. March 7th will mark the last time a varsity basketball game will be played at an actual high school till next November. After that day, which I plan on spending at The JHS Bowl in Jacksonville, all the gyms I photograph will be empty.
Which Illinois high school gyms should I add to my list of "coolest in the state"? Part 2 (N-Z)
by Vincent Johnson · · High Schools are listed alphabetically by their names, not city. Only schools N through Z are in this poll. See poll #1 for A through M. Schools with similar names like "Notre Dame" will have a bracket to signify which town's school it is, example; Notre Dame [Peoria]. Schools that are similar, but are the town's name will have "Illinois" in the brackets, example; Auburn [Illinois] & Auburn [Rockford]. Vote for more than one if you want.
Which Illinois high school gyms should I add to my list of "coolest in the state"? Part 1 (A-M)
by Vincent Johnson · · High Schools are listed alphabetically by their names, not city. Only schools A through M are in this poll. See poll #2 for N through Z. Schools with similar names like "Notre Dame" will have a bracket to signify which town's school it is, example; Notre Dame [Peoria]. Schools that are similar, but are the town's name will have "Illinois" in the brackets, example; Auburn [Illinois] & Auburn [Rockford]. Vote for more than one if you want.
New Trier - The Last Night At Gates Gym
Gates Gym witnesses its final game. As if the ghosts of teams past came out for one last game, players from Lake Zurich and New Trier high schools glide across the hardwood in a long exposure photo at New Trier High School’s Gates Gym in Winnetka, Illinois, on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Photo by Vincent David Johnson. Built in 1928 the Gates Gymnasium at New Trier High School’s Winnetka campus witnessed its final game Thursday night December 16, 2021.
Is Rural America Shrinking?
The 2020 Census is expected to say yes—but it depends on what "rural" really means. Not much is left in Whiteflat, Motley County, Texas besides the former school. The county was once booming and would have accounted for rural America's growth in the early 20th century, ballooning from 139 people to 6,812 between 1890 and 1930. Today there are only 1,200 people in the entire county. Copyright Vincent D Johnson/LostAmericana.com. There are few scenarios going forward where rural America doesn’t shrink.
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On assignment for the 1st time in 171 days
Runners from the dual cross country meet between Brother Rice and Marist loop back to pass by the stands at the football stadium where family members were allowed to watch the race from, Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Chicago. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown).
A Rural Roadtrip In Search of Lost Americana
As farming communities and small towns are dying, a photographer documents vanishing places. The historic Smith Brothers General Store, now more antique store than general store, sits on the corner of 4th Street and the Lincoln Highway in Clinton, Iowa. Its fading painted sign is analogous of the faded traffic and business flowing through towns along the highway today. (Part of the Lost Americana series.
In Fastest-Growing Texas, Rural Population Is Still Declining
The sun set on the businesses along Main Street in Lueders, Texas years ago. Down this road is the town of Stamford, which is working to avoid looking like Lueders. (Courtesy of Vincent David Johnson/Lost Americana) Texas’s growth over the last two decades has been the envy of just about every state in the union. But while that growth has grabbed headlines, parts of Texas have endured some of the steepest population declines anywhere in the country.
The Haunted Facades of Rural America
Hauntingly beautiful. Some see what could be a haunted house in this abandoned Victorian home in De Witt, Missouri. Others see a restoration project. Vincent D. Johnson/LostAmericana.com One of the things I typically hear in regard to the images in my Lost Americana documentary is that they are “hauntingly beautiful.” Given that fall is upon us and Halloween is right around the corner, what better time than now to talk about some of the more hauntingly surreal places I’ve photographed?
Rediscovering the All-American Road Trip
In 1998, I took my first self-driven road trip into the vastness of rural America. No GPS. No destination. No reservations. Just myself, my camera, and a Rand McNally atlas. And it changed the way I think. Twenty years later I’ve seen so much of our great land, but what I haven’t seen is still enough to be a country all its own. Even back in 1998, at the ripe old age of 24, I was no newbie to road trips.
Photographing the Ruins of Rural America
For 23 years I have been driving country roads, photographing the ruins of rural America for a documentary I call “Lost Americana.” As population decline claims town after town, I’ve been talking to those who remain. Whether it’s in the place I’m photographing or in the cities where I’m showing my photos, all conversations lead to the same question: “How do you stop it?” The simple answer is, you can’t.
Former Providence student files suit against school, Augustinians over McGrath allegations
CHICAGO – A man who alleged he was sexually abused by the Rev. Richard McGrath in the 1990s said he wanted to come forward to give other potential victims the courage to speak against the former president of Providence Catholic High School. Robert Krankvich, 36, of Crest Hill, filed a lawsuit Thursday morning against Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, where the abuse allegedly occurred, and the Order of St. Augustine.
Former Providence student files suit against school, Augustinians over McGrath allegations
CHICAGO – A man who alleged he was sexually abused by the Rev. Richard McGrath in the 1990s said he wanted to come forward to give other potential victims the courage to speak against the former president of Providence Catholic High School. Robert Krankvich, 36, of Crest Hill, filed a lawsuit Thursday morning against Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, where the abuse allegedly occurred, and the Order of St. Augustine.
10 things you didn't know about LeBron's double-digit scoring streak
The date is January 5, 2007, and the Milwaukee Bucks have no answer for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden. He's having a career night: 19 second-half points and his first game with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Cleveland wins, earning its fifth straight victory against the Bucks.It's also the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points.
The stats you need to know about LeBron James's record-breaking scoring streak
The date is Jan. 5, 2007, and the Milwaukee Bucks have no answer for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden. He's having a career night: 19 second-half points and his first game with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Cleveland wins, earning its fifth straight victory against the Bucks.It also would be the last time LeBron James scores fewer than 10 points.
Breaking down the 2017-18 NBA schedule
The 2017 NBA season opens with two potential conference finals matchups. The Boston Celtics face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, while the Houston Rockets go on the road to play the Golden State Warriors.Each of the past five defending champions, including the Warriors in 2015-16, won their season openers.
Why they should, why they shouldn't: Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love
Feb 7, 2017 Vincent Johnson Carmelo Anthony has been the center of trade rumors the past few weeks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are right in the thick of it. Here is why the Cavaliers should consider keeping Kevin Love and why they should consider trading him for Anthony. Why the Cavaliers should keep Love 1. Love and LeBron are in sync Of Kevin Love's 115 3-point field goals, 113 have been assisted (98 percent), the highest percentage in the league among 25 players with 100 makes this season.
West races past Hillsboro, wins first state title
Nathan Cottrell, the Georgia Tech bound running back, showcased his entire repertoire on high school football's biggest stage. West's all-time leading rusher raced for 227 yards and two touchdowns, pacing the Rebels' offense en route to a 23-6 win over Hillsboro in the 5A state championship game in Cookeville. It didn't look pretty from the start. Rain and wind factored early in the game as West would fumble on its first possession with Hillsboro recovering.
The Blitz: Second Round Playoffs
Catholic met Fulton last season in the playoffs and the Fighting Irish played the Falcons closer than any team all season long. That wasn't the case in this year's edition of the highly anticipated playoff matchup. The Falcons scored merely four minutes into the contest with DJ Campbell taking it 93 yards to the two-yard line. On the next play, De'Ontay Tate would finish it off for the quick touchdown. Fulton led 30-7 at the half and dominated the entire contest en route to a 51-14 blowout win.
The Best Football Program contest is underway!
USA TODAY High School Sports is looking to determine the best football program in America with the next installment of our “Best Of” contest. The top football programs don’t just win games. They have great fan support and facilities, excellent traditions, expert coaches, and develop players on and off the field. The contest gets underway today with 255 programs selected by our panel of experts. A champion will be crowned Dec.
The Blitz: First Round Playoffs
South-Doyle came into the first round match-up with Gibbs with an undefeated record and only one test this season. The Eagles would give the Cherokees their second. With 3:55 left in the first quarter, quarterback Preston Booth would sneak a 4th and 1 from the 1-yard line for the score and Gibbs led 6-0 after the blocked PAT. The Cherokees would answer when Offensive Player of the Week, Brody Rollins, took it 53 yards and a South Doyle touchdown to pull ahead 7-6. Gibbs wasn't done though.
High School Football Preview: First Round Playoffs
Fulton received quite the scare from Carter last week, in which there were better than 30 penalties in the game. The Falcons won 18-12, but the narrow spread could prove to serve as a positive for this team that had not been tested all season. If complacency had set in, or if this team believed it would repeat without getting every team's best effort, last week showed that the Falcons can be beaten.
High School Blitz: Week 10 Friday recap
These two heavyweights battled for the district title and they did not disappoint. Catholic struck first when QB Zac Jancek found Week 9 offensive player of the Week Amari Rodgers for an early 7-0 lead. Alcoa would answer before the end of the quarter with a 2-yard Jacquez Tyson touchdown. The game remained tied until Tyson punched in his 2nd touchdown of the night with 5:45 left in the 3rd quarter. Tyson scored yet again with 4:07 remaining in the game to seemingly put the contest out of reach.
Week 10 Preview: District Championships on the Line
With the rate at which both South-Doyle and Sevier County put points on the board, it wouldn't be much of a shock if these two teams broke the scoreboard. A colossal Thursday night matchup between the Cherokees and Smoky Bears would make any local high school football fan lick their chops. Sevier County averages 41 points per game. South Doyle averages 44 points per game. Both of these teams are undefeated in Class 3A District 2, and the winner of this game is the winner of this district.
Powell football coach placed on administrative suspension
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Powell head football coach John Allen has been placed on administrative suspension according to Melissa Ogden, director of public affairs for Knox County Schools. Ogden said in a statement to WBIR, "John Allen, head football coach at Powell High School, has been placed on administrative suspension from coaching pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of unnecessarily placing students at risk of injury.
The Fine Art of Surrender, without waving the white flag!
Do you trust God enough to hand over your life to Him It's not in our nature, but in order to have complete freedom we must surrender ourselves to God! It's not as easily done as it is said; but in surrendering you get much more than you give! We ask you, humbly: don't scroll away. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you.
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