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How do you slake the thirst of 5.5 million Chicagoans pass around throughout the country ’s third large metropolis and 118 surrounding suburbs ? You handle one billion gallons of water a solar day at the world ’s turgid water treatment plant . Opened in 1968 , the James W. Jardine Water Purification Plant leave virtually all of Chicago ’s potable H2O , though the smaller South Water Purification Plant also assist provide for the south remnant of the city ....

What was your journey to having the family life you have today?I met my husband at work. We dated, got married and I became an instant stepmother to two boys. The only real wrinkle in our story is that my husband is 18 years older than me — he is three years younger than my mom. That makes our situation seem very non-traditional, but our families came together in a very natural way....

In just a few days, Kate Middleton andPrince Williamwill begin their royal tour in Pakistan, but what will Kate, who is already an expert in the art of diplomatic dressing, be packing for such a culturally important trip? “I think this is a tour where the impact of her choices has the potential to be very significant,” Susan Kelley, editor and founder of fashion blogWhatKateWore.com, tells PEOPLE. “Textile manufacturing is an enormous part of Pakistan’s economy, so if Kate were to wear something manufactured locally, I think there would be a huge impact at a level not previously seen on tour before....

Richard Roundtree has died at the age of 81.Photo:Stefanie Keenan/WireImage Stefanie Keenan/WireImage Richard Roundtree, whodied Tuesday at the age of 81from pancreatic cancer, had many leading roles in his life — but none as important as shining a much-needed spotlight on men with breast cancer, having been diagnosed with the disease in 1993. “I’m not embarrassed,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “Breast cancer is unusual in men, yes, but you have to be a man to get through this — damn right....

As a singer-songwriter, model and motivational speaker, Marsha Elle is used to the spotlight, but there was a time when she just wanted to hide. “As a kid, I used to always wear big jackets even in the summer heat. I didn’t want [my prosthetic] to show,” says the Haitian-born, Miami-based Elle, who was born with one leg and identifies as anamputee. “In my culture, when you’re disabled it’s kind of shunned, so my mom would always put pants under my dresses, not because she was ashamed but because she wanted me to be sheltered from the ridicule and the looks....

Joe Biden‘s sonHunter Bidenis speaking out amid PresidentDonald Trump‘s continued attacks on his family.During an interview with ABC News that first aired onGood Morning Americaon Tuesday morning, Hunter, 49, spoke out for the first time since the House of Representativesbegan its impeachment inquiryinto Trump after the president, 73, lobbied Ukraine to investigate the Bidens.Speaking with ABC’s Amy Robach, Hunter dismissed conservative criticism of his past business ventures as a “ridiculous conspiracy idea” and stressed that he and his father had never discussed his specific work....

Photo: Hunter Hayes/YouTube Hunter Hayesmay be a heartthrob, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t face any issues in his relationships. Premiering exclusively on PEOPLE, Hayes shares the music video for his song “Night and Day,” which finds the country crooner singing about a relationship and the mixed signals one receives as romance begins to blossom. Switching between red and blue illuminated scenes, Hayes dances — in what he describes as his “first time doing real choreography in a video” — as he tries to sort through his partner’s emotions, as well as his own....

Photo: Find Isabella/Facebook About nine months afterfederal prosecutors alleged a 41-year-old man killed his wifeduring an overdue honeymoon celebration on the high seas, officials say he pleaded to a lesser charge on Tuesday, PEOPLE confirms. Lewis Bennett pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter,according to a statementreleased from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. The statement details a series of actions that Bennett could have taken, but did not, in order to search for and possibly aid his spouse after she vanished while they were boating....

The husband of Christina Mauser — who was killed alongside NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, 13, in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday — is sharing his grief. Matt Mauser called into theToday Showon Monday, speaking with co-hostsHoda KotbandSavannah Guthrieabout Mauser, who he called a “beautiful, smart, funny,” person. “It’s horrible,” he said. “It’s horrible. I’ve got three small kids, and I’m trying to figure out how to navigate life with three kids and no mom....

Ibram X. Kendi.Photo: Stephen Voss On the first anniversary ofGeorge Floyd’s murder, Ibram X. Kendi is reflecting on all that has happened over the past year, and where he hopes the country will go. Floyd’s death quickly sparked outrage and led to protests across the country that called for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. As people looked for ways to help in the fight against racism, many turned to Kendi’s 2019 book,How to Be an Antiracist, which takes readers through his own experiences and invites them to think about racism in different ways....

Roy Williams.Photo: Jeffrey Camarati/Getty Beloved college basketball coach Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to three national championships, is retiring. The 70-year-old coach — who was was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 — announced the decision during an emotional press conference on Thursday, ending his 33-year career with 903 wins. “In today’s times, I should say that I’m not retiring or resigning, I’m opting out,” Williams humorously said of stepping away from his position, according toCBS Sports....

Photo: Owyhee County/Facebook Eric Rose ventured out into the snow on Feb. 10 after his family’s truck got stuck in the snow. He hasn’t been heard from since. On Tuesday, Police announced that their search for Rose, 32, had become a recovery mission as Rose has been missing for 10 days, theOwyhee County Sheriff’s Office said. “The search area is expecting two new storms starting today and extending through the weekend,” police said in a statement....

Idina Menzelhilariously revealed the Tooth Fairy didn’t pay her son a visit — and it was all her fault. “The tooth fairy didn’t show up last night,” Menzel, 47, wrote on Twitter Monday recounting the unfortunate event. “Mom put tooth in tissue and son hid it under pillow. Then mom fell asleep and woke up this morning to son with tears,” Menzel continued, explaining that the Tooth Fairy didn’t take her son Walker’s tooth and leave money for him....