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Chicago graduate student completes goal of running every street in the city
Sunday marked a significant milestone for a Chicago grad student who reached his goal of running every single street in the city. Joabe Barbosa took the past two years to run each block in Chicago, completing over 5,000 miles on his journey. "I just woke up one day and I thought I'm just going to run the whole cit...
First look at US World Cup concession items and prices for food and booze
Soccer fans better be ready to fork over some big bucks for food, drinks and souvenirs at World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. For those headed to the stadium to catch all the excitement on the pitch, be prepared to open up your wallets if you want to eat as there are some staggering prices for US World Cup concession items....
Why Are Costumed People Running To The CTA? 'Catch That Train' Videos Add Whimsy To Commutes
Charlie Clerk, better known as @Sidequesttre on social media, has three rules when making his "Catch That Train" videos. Don't get hit by a car. Make it to the train no matter what. And his golden rule: Leave no runner behind. Clerk, 25, is a Bronzeville-based content creator and transit rider responsible for...
Where to celebrate the World Cup in Chicago: Watch parties, specials and freebies
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here. Even though Chicago isn't a host city, there are still plenty of ways to get in on the action right here at home. From huge watch parties with a jumbotron to a digital soccer tournament with a $10,000 grand prize, you won't want to miss these World Cup celebrations. Party at Chicago Fir...
Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record
If you attended Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park over the weekend, you were not alone. The event was a such a huge hit, it broke attendance records. More than 103,000 tickets were sold for the three-day event and the "trainers" caught more than 14 million Pokémon in Grant Park alone. The event brok...
Illinois lawmaker to reveal new plan in effort to keep Bears out of Indiana
The Bears stadium saga just got yet another twist. An Illinois lawmaker said he has a new plan to keep the team in Illinois. The question is -- is it too little too late? "This entire debacle has exposed the serious flaws in our property tax system....My legislation will help keep the Bears in Illinois while lower...
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Chicago Park District Pools Opening June 19, Staying Open Through Labor Day This Year
Get ready to make a splash. Touting its successful recruitment of a full complement of more than 700 lifeguards, the Chicago Park District announced that the city's outdoor pools will open on June 19 - two days earlier than in 2025 - and will stay open through Labor Day, further extending the swimming season. "Chi...
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