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2 Chicago suburbs named in new list of 'Best Places to Live in U.S.' in 2026
Two Chicago suburbs were named on a new list of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2026. In the annual "best places to live" report from ranking website Livability, a northern suburb and a western suburb were both named among the top 20 places to live in the U.S. "Our 2026 list highlights the small- ...
Bears leaders meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker's staff on push for Arlington Heights stadium deal
The clock is ticking for the Chicago Bears, who are running out of time to decide if they will continue to play in Illinois or cross the border into Indiana. Team leaders are meeting with staff from Gov. JB Pritzker's office on Wednesday as state lawmakers consider a so-called "megaprojects bill," which would...
Gallagher Way announces 2026 summer events
Gallagher Way announced their 2026 summer lineup Tuesday. The Budweiser Concert Series is back with performances by Mayday Parade, OK Go and Guster. Mayday Parade performs on May 17, Ok Go performs on June 13 and Guster performs on June 26. Here's the 2026 movie schedule. Movies are free with VIP tickets available for ...
Where to score deals and discounts on food for Tax Day in and around Chicago
For most, the stress of Tax Day outweighs any satisfaction of checking something off the annual to-do list. Many restaurants are offering discounts in honor of Tax Day to soften the blow to your bank account after paying your dues to Uncle Sam. Here's a look at where you can score deals on April 15 from restaurants in ...
A Chicago Fan's Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Concerts Are Now Online
The music collection of a 59-year-old Chicago man who attended more than 10,000 concerts and recorded them on cassette tapes is slowly being digitized and released online for free. Like many GenX kids, Aadam Jacobs used cassette tapes to record music off the radio, but it wasn't until 1984 that he met someone who sugge...
Navy Pier will have fireworks on Fourth of July holiday
One of Chicago's greatest attractions will host a fireworks display downtown to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Navy Pier announced on Monday that its 2026 Independence Day fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 4. Firework shows at Navy Pier take place every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m....
O'Hare among the Top 10 US Airports for Food and Drink
Airports have evolved far beyond their reputation as places to simply pass through. Across the country, terminals are embracing food as a defining part of the travel experience, partnering with hometown chefs, spotlighting regional cooking, and creating spaces where travelers can sit down to a thoughtful meal or grab s...
White Sox to retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 in August ceremony
The Chicago White Sox will honor 2005 World Series-winning Manager Ozzie Guillén on Saturday, August 8, by retiring his uniform No. 13 during a special tribute before the first pitch vs. Cleveland at 6:10 p.m. The current pre- and postgame host was told of the honor Friday during a surprise announcement on CHSN ...
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