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White Sox to hand out pope-inspired hats
Robert Prevost, officially known as Pope Leo XIV, grabbed the baseball world's attention last year when it was revealed that he was a big White Sox fan and was in attendance for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago. The Pope was later photographed donning a White Sox cap during a public appearance at the Vatican,...
A massive new candy 'destination' is coming to Chicago's Mag Mile
Chicago's Mag Mile is getting a massive new "destination," as the Candy Hall of Fame Experience comes to the city. The National Confectionery Sales Association announced Thursday that Chicago was selected as the permanent home for the 60,000-square-foot, multi-level experience. The new candy venue will be hou...
Amazon launches new way to order UberEats, Grubhub with Alexa
Amazon customers with devices enabled with Alexa+ will soon be able to place UberEats and Grubhub orders conversationally, speaking to the AI-powered voice assistant as if it is a waiter. Instead of opening up the UberEats or Grubhub app, customers can simply start placing an order with their Amazon device - asking Ale...
Cubs fans & cookie lovers unite! Here's a competition cooked up just for you
If you're a Cubs fan and you have a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe you'd put up against anyone's, the club just announced a promotional campaign tailored specifically for you. The Cubs, celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2026, are seeking participants for the "Cubs 150th Cookie Challenge." The winn...
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Chicago announces Tourism Improvement District
Chicago is promoting a new tax, on certain hotel stays in the city. City Council approved the so called Tourism Improvement District earlier this year, and it impacts bigger hotels in certain neighborhoods. The total tax on a hotel stay in Chicago is now 19 percent. Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders touted this as...
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles
In downtown Chicago, people have been spotting Google's Waymo automated vehicles testing and mapping the Windy City's streets. For now, the autonomous vehicles must be driven by a human, as the industry seeks the endorsement of state lawmakers. For the last year, legislators in Springfield have been trying to work thro...
Michigan defeats UConn 69-63 to win first men's NCAA basketball title since 1989
Michigan won its second national championship in men's college basketball Monday, defeating Connecticut 69-63 in the title game in Indianapolis. After a 31-3 regular season, the Wolverines were dominant during their tournament run, winning each of their first five games by double digits. Michigan's average margin of vi...
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