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Pope Leo XIV will address the crowd via video at a mass celebrating his ascent to the papacy that will be held at Chicago’s Rate Field next month.According to the Archdiocese of Chicago, the pop...

A survey of more than 2,800 people has ranked Chicago among the top summer travel destinations in the United States.According to the survey conducted by Tripadvisor, Chicago ranked fifth among travele...

Jeff Blashill has been hired as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, it was announced Thursday.The veteran bench boss steps in to replace interim coach Anders Sorenson, who was promoted after the Blackhaw...

Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26, 2025Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer in Chicago - and the city knows how to celebrate. Each year, Chicago comes to life with spectacular fire...

Toyota Movie Nights at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field officially start Wednesday night but the first free screening of “Hook,” the 1991 Peter Pan movie starring Robin William, had to ...

It's a sign of the official start of summer in Chicago.On Friday, all 22 of the city's beaches will open, the Chicago Park District said.The end of the open beach season will be Labor Day, on Sept. 1....

Summer is just around the corner, and as families plan nighttime gatherings outdoors, many may be wondering how susceptible the region is to mosquitoes.As the season begins, pest control giant Orkin h...

There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox - Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2.That's where Father Bob - the future Pope Leo XIV - sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.The White Sox unv...

The White Sox will honor the team's most prominent fan next month, with its ballpark set to host a Mass and celebration of Pope Leo XIV.The newly installed Pope Leo will be honored at an event on Satu...

Chicagoans on Friday opened their phones to a truly bizarre weather alert: a dust storm warning.A little before 7 p.m. Friday, a wall of dust slammed into the city, propelled by 60 mph wind gusts comi...