Ellery Jones

The future of trans children across the country is up in the air as we await a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Trains are not the easiest, quickest or most reliable way to travel across the country. Why hasn't America's love of trains faded? Why the excitement about the inaugural run of the Floridian train on Nov. 10?

If you're thinking about taking Amtrak cross-country, make sure to pack the essentials — and earplugs.

Here are some of the best trips you can take from Chicago’s Union Station — from a short ride across the state to a multi-day cross-country trek.

Thursday evening, The Hollywood Reporter reported that a representative for the pop superstar said she was never scheduled to attend. Beyoncé's longtime publicist Yvette Noel-Schure confirmed the report on Instagram.

Legendary R&B diva Patti LaBelle will also take the stage Tuesday night, according to a DNC spokesperson.

Around the United Center, the city says road closures will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday. Street closures around McCormick Place start at 10 p.m. Friday.

"Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics," said former President Barack Obama.

We have a full breakdown of each turn on the lakefront course and the challenges drivers face.