Chicago and pizza have a complicated relationship. On one side, you've got deep-dish loyalists. On the other, you have the growing crowd of thin-crust devotees. But regardless of which camp you fall into, Chicago just earned a fresh slice of pizza bragging rights. The newly released 50 Top Pizza Slice USA 2026 ranking-...

Several of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs have begun a podcast called "The Lovable Reunion" to reminisce about that championship season. Now, a number of your favorite 2016 Cubs will have a live "Lovable Reunion" show at the Chicago Theater in downtown Chicago on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.,...

Where else but Chicago would Jeppson's Malört attempt to set a world record for largest group of people to simultaneously take a shot of the spirit? The world record attempt set for this summer is part of a fundraising event that benefits Ravenswood Community Services, an organization that provides meals and groce...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated he will sign legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers that prohibits students from using cellphones during school hours. Senate Bill 2427, which requires schools to adopt policies to limit the use of cellphones during the school day, passed the Senate on Sunday, the last day of Ill...

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Riot Fest announced its 2026 lineup Thursday. Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette and Tool are among the headliners of the punk, rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop fest at Douglass Park. Rise Against, the All-American Rejects, Taking Back Sunday and Twin Peaks are also performing Sept. 18-20. Visit ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome Thursday, and he brought with him plenty of surprises. Alongside his delegation of nearly 50 people, Johnson's visit featured a number of Chicago-style gifts for Da Pope, including an invitation to return home and deliver a mass in the city's Grant Park. The meetin...