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Illinois Tollway proposes highest rate hike in history: How much rates could go up and when
The Illinois Tollway Monday night held its first public hearing over proposed rate hikes that could be the largest in state history. The proposed hikes, part of a $26.5 billion capital program, would fund the next 15 years of roadwork on the tollway system, NBC 5 traffic and transportation reporter Kye Martin said. If ...
Ultra-rare, extra-smelly 'Corpse Flower' begins to bloom at Chicago Botanic Garden
It's a rare sight (and smell) indeed at the Chicago Botanic Garden, as an infamous "Corpse Flower" has begun to bloom. Officials at the Botanic Garden made the announcement on Monday, as one of the garden's "Titan Arum" flowers began blooming Monday morning. The flower, named "Alice," will...
Hundreds of adorable shih tzu's and their owners meet in Chicago's Lincoln Park
A huge crowd of adorable shih tzu's and their owners gathered in Chicago's popular Lincoln Park on Saturday for a meet up event. The meetup event was organized through social media by Chicagoan Krista Wright and New York influencer Olivia Caputo, both dog moms to shih tzus named Enzo. More than 160,000 people follow Ca...
UCLA's Roch Cholowsky taken No. 1 overall in draft by White Sox
Regardless of how his name is pronounced, Roch Cholowsky has a new title: No. 1 pick. Cholowsky, the standout UCLA shortstop, went to the Chicago White Sox with the top selection of the 2026 MLB draft and is expected to sign a record-setting bonus. While the White Sox debated between Cholowsky and Texas high school sho...
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Chicago just ranked as one of the top U.S. cities to visit in 2026
Chicago has officially solidified its status as a premier global destination, ranking as the number five Best City in the U.S. in Travel + Leisure's newly released 2026 World's Best Awards. The annual survey, a definitive benchmark for the travel industry, highlights the destinations and experiences that resonate most ...
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Fans of this Chicago team lead its league in 'heavy in-game drinking,' study finds
A Chicago baseball team's fanbase is tied for first across Major League Baseball for "heavy in-game drinking" according to a new study. The study by the Action Network analyzed survey responses from nearly 3,500 baseball fans across the county to find out how much they eat and drink before and during games. T...
