Johnnie Phelps: Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Driver Wikimedia CommonsJohnnie Phelps was a lesbian and General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s driver. In 1947, a Woman’s Army Corps (WAC) driver named Johnnie Phelps allegedly received an urgent request from her commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, while in Germany. “It’s come to my attention that there are lesbians in the WAC,” Eisenhower reportedly told her. “We need to ferret them out.” Phelps, a lesbian herself who had seen action in the South Pacific and even earned a Purple Heart, paused before answering.

Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz has announced she will be IKEA's first-ever artist in residence – stepping into the role this 2023.  While in residence, Annie will travel to seven countries: England, Japan, the United States, Germany, Italy, India, and Sweden to photograph people in their homes. She will then use these images to create a series of 25 portraits that explore the nuances of 'life at home' – creating a photographic document inspired by IKEA's annual Life at Home Report.

article Daniel Aguirre AURORA, Ill. - An Aurora man has been found guilty of fatally shooting a man in the backyard of a residence in 2021. A jury found 25-year-old Daniel Aguirre guilty of first-degree murder. Additionally, the jury found that Aguirre personally fired the gun that killed the victim. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2021, a vehicle driven by co-defendant Ivan Valles stopped in the 300 block of South Himan Street in Aurora.

Bear takes on inflatable Christmas decoration David Lester from Zephyr Cove, Nevada woke up Saturday to find his Christmas decorations in disarray, and the culprit was caught on camera. (Credit: David Lester) ZEPHYR COVE, Nevada - One bear clearly has no Christmas spirit this year.  David Lester from Zephyr Cove, Nevada woke up Saturday to find his Christmas decorations in disarray — and the culprit was caught on camera. 

article Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images NEW YORK - The daughter of Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner died Saturday after a weeklong hospital stay following a heart attack. "She was a warrior to the end. She stood up for justice for her father," the Rev. Al Sharpton said in announcing the death of Garner, 27, at a New York hospital. Garner's official Twitter account, run by her family and friends since she became ill, asked that she be remembered as a mother, daughter, sister and aunt with a heart "

Board game Clue comes to life in Chicago this weekend Get ready to step into the world of a classic board game as "Clue: A Walking Mystery" brings an interactive experience to downtown Chicago starting this weekend. CHICAGO - Get ready to step into the world of a classic board game as "Clue: A Walking Mystery" brings an interactive experience to downtown Chicago starting this weekend. Participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in solving a thrilling mystery with clues hidden in popular city sites and shops.

Image 1 of 5 ▼ A future brother-in-law tried to calm a groom's wedding day jitters with some humor.  App users: View full article here Valentin and Heidi Zherelyev are now husband and wife in Tuscon, Arizona, and Heidi's brother is now being called the comic-in-law after a stunt he pulled on Valentin.  Valentin was super stressed on his June 30 wedding day, and Heidi thought he needed something to relieve the pressure.

Image 1 of 2 ▼ SKOKIE (STMW) - A car crashed through the front window of a mattress store in north suburban Skokie late Monday afternoon. About 4:15 p.m., the car went off the roadway, through the glass and about 30 feet into the Mattress Firm store at 9410 Skokie Blvd., Skokie Fire Dept. Capt. Jeff Hoeflich told reporters at the scene. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, he said.

article (Josh D'Amaro/Disney Parks) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Florida's theme parks may still be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn't stopping cast members at Walt Disney World from continuing to raise the American flag in the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World President Josh D'Amaro posted video of Disney Security cast members doing just that on Wednesday. "While our world looks very different today, one thing endures... the American flag still flies over Walt Disney World,"

Chicago man suspected in machete attacks in custody A convicted felon has been arrested and charged for allegedly robbing people with a machete on Chicago's Northwest Side. CHICAGO - A convicted felon has been arrested and charged for allegedly robbing people with a machete on Chicago's Northwest Side. Andre Gonzalez, 35, has been charged with four felony counts of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon. Chicago police say Gonzalez was armed with a machete when he robbed multiple victims.