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Chicago airports expect record-breaking July Fourth travel in 2026
Chicago airports expect to break travel records during the July Fourth holiday weekend, and passengers were already lining up at security Wednesday morning. The Chicago Department of Aviation said they expect 1.62 million passengers to go through O'Hare and Midway airports over the holiday weekend, and they're trying t...
The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advances to play Belgium
It's never easy, especially in the knockout rounds of the World Cup, but the USA did it. So, what now? The USA will play at 8 p.m. ET on July 6 against Belgium at Seattle's Lumen Field, the scene of their 2-0 group stage win over Australia last month. It's a rematch of the 2014 World Cup Round of 16 when Belgium defeat...
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire area
With heat index values surpassing 100 degrees and expected to persist, an extreme heat warning remains in effect through 12 a.m. on Thursday. As the brutal temperatures continue, some residents are making sure their air conditioning is ready to roll. But it's hard to keep cool in this kind of heat if your air condition...
Italian beef pizza is back at Wrigley Field this summer-for one week only
When one thinks of Chicago, there are two foods that likely come to mind-pan pizza and Italian beef. Now, two of the Windy City's most iconic brands are bringing back a snack collab that combines both flavors into one-but it's only available at Wrigley Field for a limited time. Home Runn Inn pizza and Vienna Beef have ...
Taste of Chicago 2026: Street closures begin in Grant Park
The Taste of Chicago returns July 8 and preparations are getting underway. Street closures are scheduled to start Monday. -Monday, June 29 at 6:00 a.m. (curb lanes only) Columbus from Monroe to Balbo (both sides of street) - Thursday, July 2 at 6:00 a.m. (Full Closure) Columbus from Monroe to Balbo Ida B. Wells from Co...
The Amateurs golf outing photo gallery
We had a great time at Hickory Hills golf course thank you to everyone who came out for the amateurs golf tournament. Photos can be found here!
Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was unclear when exactly the exchange occurred, but Pierzynski posted pictures on social media on Thursday showing the moment ...
Extreme Heat Warning to go into effect Monday for Chicago area
Dangerous heat is moving into the Chicago area starting Monday, with heat index values over 100 forecast. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County from noon Monday until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The NWS also issued a Heat Advisory for Boone, McHenry, Lake (Ill.), DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, L...
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