Wednesday we are wishing the city of Chicago a happy 189th birthday. It was on this day in 1837 when the Windy City was incorporated. Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating with cake at the Lookingglass Theater Company. Chicago's Poet Laureate, Mayda Alexandra del Valle, will also read a poem. Wednesday's celebration is ...

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After almost a year of planning, Amazon's controversial drone delivery program will soon be taking flight in Chicago's south suburbs. On Monday, residents got their first look at the drones themselves and learned more about the Prime Air program at an open house staged at the Tinley Park Convention Center. "Its bi...

The city of Chicago turns 189 years old this week-and one of our city's best observation decks is celebrating with a week of free admission! Here's all the details. 360 Chicago, the panoramic skydeck atop the former Hancock Tower (875 N Michigan Ave., 94th floor), will offer free admission to Illinois residents now thr...

Chilly temperatures on the first day of March didn't stop thousands of people from jumping into Lake Michigan off Chicago's North Avenue Beach on Sunday morning. The 26th annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois is the largest fundraiser of the year for Special Children's Charities, which aims to "expand ...

Headed to the mall? Prepare to pay for parking if you're headed to one popular suburban shopping destination. According to a statement, guests at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont will now be charged for parking as part of a "new" program. "We are introducing a new paid parking program and trans...

Though history-making games are typically thought of as victories, the Chicago Bulls marked an NBA franchise first with their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. After losing 121-112 to the Trail Blazers, the Bulls have now gone an entire calendar month without a win. The Bulls went into the matchup as lose...

The Chicago Bears won the NFC North division in 2025, and they've been rewarded with a daunting schedule against plenty of challenging teams. In fact, the Bears will play eight games against playoff teams from a year ago, including five against teams who won their divisions last year and both of the Super Bowl teams wh...