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Several new laws will go into effect in Illinois, potentially impacting residents financially in the New Year.Here’s a look at what takes effect on Jan. 1: Minimum wage lawThe minimum wage ...

The Chicago Bulls announced today that Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey will be officially retired, making him the fifth Bulls player to receive this franchise honor. The Rose jersey retirement ceremony wi...

Trans-Siberian OrchestraThank you to everyone that helped us raise money for Ann & Roberts Lurie Children’s Hospital! With your help we were able to raise $10,384!!

A recent New York Times list named the 26 best dishes at restaurants across the United States in 2024, with a birria dish found in Chicago making the cut.The birria dish at Birrieria Ocotlan, which ha...

The Chicago White Sox will be playing in a renamed ballpark for the 2025 season.According to an announcement from the team Tuesday, the ballpark will now be known as Rate Field beginning with the 2025...

The city of Chicago is once again holding its “You Name A Snowplow” contest.Chicago residents are encouraged to submit innovative snowplow names at www.chicagoshovels.org by January 4.At t...

The city's largest no-kill animal shelter organization hosts its annual holiday adopt-a-thon from December 13-21. The week-long event aims to match 200 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens with loving home...

Michael Jordan’s iconic mansion has finally been sold.The former Chicago Bulls superstar’s 32,683-square-foot home in Highland Park, went under contract in September after being on the mar...

Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does.Google released its annual "Year in Search" on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The re...

Every holiday season for the past 28 years, downtown Chicago's Daley Plaza transforms into a traditional German Christmas market - filled with handmade ornaments, figurines, crafts, and candles - attr...