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Chicago Park District installs new payment parking gates at 8 lakefront beach lots
It's almost beach season, and if you're thinking about driving there, be advised that there will be a change in how you park. The Chicago Park District has already introduced a new approach to handling some beach lots as the season gets closer. On a week where the temperatures could get into the 80's, people will ventu...
Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of the ball and selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. "He was No. 1 on our priority list," Bears general manager Ryan Poles said. "We take the board before all this kicks off [and] sequence it. He was the top s...
Bears stadium bill passed by Illinois House, advances to Senate, as state lawmakers make bid to keep team in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers have taken a big step forward in passing legislation to help keep the Chicago Bears in the Land of Lincoln. House Bill 910 (HB910) - the so-called megaprojects bill that the Bears have requested to deliver them property tax certainties in northwest suburban Arlington Heights - was passed Wednesday ni...
Video shows rat startling Phillies players during Cubs game at Wrigley Field
Another unexpected animal sighting at Wrigley Field appeared to startle the opposing team during Tuesday's Cubs-Phillies matchup -- and it was all caught on cam. Footage showed the moment a rat appeared near Philadelphia's bench in a ball bag. It then reappeared and began walking around the field, causing some coaches,...
CTA plans improvements at 42 train and bus stations in 2026 "Refresh & Renew" program
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday marked the start of construction season for the Chicago Transit Authority. The mayor took a CTA bus to the 51st Street Green Line station, which will be part of the agency's annual "Refresh & Renew" program. The $6.5 million program will provide maintenance and repairs at ...
Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The Bulls announced Donovan's decision Tuesday, saying they wanted the longtime coach to remain in Chicago but adding that they respected his choice. The Bulls made clear that the organization wanted Donovan back after making s...
'Team Route 66' to ride from Chicago to Phoenix to raise Parkinson's disease awareness
A group of bicyclists head out Monday morning for an epic ride from Chicago to Phoenix to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's disease. The "Pedal for Parkinson's ride" was set to leave Navy Pier at 10:30 am. The Chicago riders call themselves "Team Route 66". They include a dozen riders who ar...
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