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Chicago suburb named the biggest boomtown in Illinois
A finance website recently named the biggest boomtown in every state, and a Chicago suburb claimed the top spot in Illinois. GOBankingRates examined cities with populations between 25,000 and 500,000 using U.S. Census Bureau data from 2015 and 2023. To determine the city in each state with the largest population increa...
Lineup announced for Chicago's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' special
Chicago native Chance the Rapper will not only host but is among the lineup of performers for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." The City of Chicago released the full lineup that will count us down to 2026. The event will take place along the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Str...
Chicago agrees to ease capacity limit for Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza
City officials on Monday agreed to slightly ease new capacity restrictions at Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza, amid complaints from vendors that the new rules were threatening their ability to make a profit. Christkindlmarket organizers have said, at the last minute, the city imposed a 1,553-person capacity for the po...
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Free hotdogs from The Wieners Circle Tuesday as Bears head coach Ben Johnson goes shirtless after victory over Eagles
He did it! Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 in the city of brotherly love, and that means free hot dogs at The Wieners Circle! The Wieners Circle confirmed they will be giving out free hot dog...
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Official Chicago Christmas Tree to light up Millennium Park Friday
Chicago flips the switch on the holidays Friday in Millennium Park. The city's Christmas tree lighting kicks off with music at 5 p.m., the main program at 6 p.m. and the big moment around 6:25 p.m. Guests can expect performances, fireworks, and even a New Year's Eve preview. The Mason family donated this year's tree. T...
Rare Michael Jordan shoes from 'Bad Boys' rivalry era nets more than $200K at auction
A rare pair of Michael Jordan game-worn Air Jordan 1s from 1985 sold for more than $200,000. The Air Jordan 1s Jordan wore on Oct. 26, 1985 in the Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons game that ignited one of the NBA's fiercest rivalries, sold for $205,188.14 at Grey Flannel Auctions. The sneakers were worn during the sec...
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