Two Chicago area schools landed in the top 10 on US News & World Report's ranking of "Best Colleges" in the US for 2027, with several other Illinois universities also ranking high on the list. The annual list was released by US News & World Report Tuesday. Several schools slipped or landed in differen...

For two days this fall, Clark Street Live transforms Wrigleyville into a destination for live music, neighborhood bars, local restaurants, and everything that makes the neighborhood one of Chicago's most iconic places to gather. On Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 get ready for an exciting weekend of great live music g...

Windy City Smokeout organizers Monday announced the headliners for next year's festival at the United Center. Florida Georgia Line, Megan Moroney, Riley Green and Tucker Wetmore will take the stage. The fun is happening July 8 through 11. Four-day wristbands go on sale Friday, but presale starts Wednesday. Single-day w...

There's more positive news on the injury front for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. According to Tom Pelissero of Netflix, Williams did not suffer a major injury to his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Furthermore, the team is not ruling him out for the Week 3 matchup against the Eagles next Monday night...

Toys "R" Us is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with 120 new standalone stores set to open across the country this holiday season, nearly a decade after the toy retailer filed for bankruptcy and closed its stores nationwide. The expansion, announced Sept. 17, will bring the number of standalone Toys "...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he sustained against the Vikings. "We'll know tomorrow," Bears coach Ben Johnson said, adding that he spoke with Williams, who was in "good spirits" after the game. Williams exited Chic...

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Two Illinois restaurants were named to the New York Times' restaurant list for 2026. The publication announced its coveted list, naming the 50 top restaurants in the country, with one Chicago eatery and one suburban spot making the cut for Illinois. "For the 2026 list of our 50 favorite restaurants in the United S...