Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB 2427 into law, which bans cellphones in public schools statewide. The goal of the new law is to remove distractions from classrooms. The law requires school districts to develop and implement a "bell-to-bell" policy, restricting access to cell phones between the hours of ...

Lollapalooza is once again set to take center stage in Chicago's Grant Park, with street and sidewalk closures in place for one of the city's biggest festivals. From July 30 to Aug. 2, the annual extravaganza will feature more than 170 performers, including the likes of Lorde, Charli XCX and Olivia Dean. In preparation...

Italian beef fans, get ready to celebrate: Chicago is getting its first ever Italian Beef Festival (finally). The annual Jeff Fest in Jefferson Park is officially rebranding, and the inaugural Chicago Italian Beef Fest will take over Jefferson Memorial Park from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. While Chicagoan...

"Buy me some peanuts ... and sushi pops?" In an alternate world, one in which the writers of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" didn't attend their first-ever baseball game until going to Rate Field this weekend, these may have been the lyrics we sang to serenade America's pastime for generations. Yes, i...

Something new is happening at Lollapalooza this year. THC beverages will be on the menu. Anyone 21 or older can drink a 12-ounce Señorita margarita in several flavors from locally based Rhythm Beverages. The non-alcoholic drinks are already offered at the United Center, Navy Pier, and the Windy City Smokeout. Lo...

Officials at Northeastern Illinois University announced in recent days a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence that will be offered this fall. According to the school, it will be the first university in the city to offer the degree, and applications are now open for students wishing to enroll in the program....

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William Shatner is playing Riot Fest with his new heavy metal band - but has a fun list of demands in his rider. The iconic 95-year-old actor was announced Thursday and will play with his new band The *uckers. Just like the John Stamos demanding different items last year, Shatner has requested several unique things for...