♦U.S. Rep Charles Rangel of New York held a narrow lead in a closely watched race in the Democratic primary elections and his quest for a 23rd term. Challenger Adriano Espaillat has yet to concede defeat stating 6,000 provisional and absentee ballots still out.
♦ Meriam Ibrahim who was freed after being sentenced to death for not denouncing Christianity has now been detained from leaving Sudan and charged with fraud. The US Ambassador has also been summoned over the attempts to help free her.
♦ Page Six reports that top directors such as Bennett Miller, Julie Taymor, Paul Haggis, Morgan Spurlock and James Toback came out to support a new documentary on Chicago’s own the late, beloved film critic Roger Ebert.
♦ Lupita for Lancome. The first images of her campaign for the beauty brand, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott is out. 
♦ Try this for lunch next time. The Daily Meal has named L’Patron list of top 35 burritos in the country. The Logan Square based stand also joins other Chicago eateries Irazu and La Pasadita.
♦ Chicago has won the Lucas Museum. The fierce competition with Los Angeles and San Francisco was first annouced by Michael Sneed of suntimes. Chicago’s lakefront museum campus will house the new $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on a 17-acre site located on parking lots between Soldier Field and McCormick Place. It will open in 2018
“Building in Chicago is the right decision for the museum, but the Bay Area will always be my home. I grew up here, made all my films here and raised my family in the Bay Area.” – George Lucas
He is establishing roots here after marrying Mellody Hobson and having a child so it’s only right.
♦ The Best Dressed Royal award goes to…. charming Prince George
♦ Basketball: Lebron James is a free agent again
♦ Celeb news:
Solange Knowles may or may not be engaged
Look of the Day goes to Diane Kruger who never disappoints on the fashion front. This simple crop top and pencil skirt combo with a pop of yellow is summer chic!
