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Time's running out for Illinois voters to cast their ballots in a crucial federal election.That would be for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's 2024 "Cutest Canine" competition, and the...

The city has approved for the Chicago River swimming competition to happen in September, event organizers said.Although the event will begin on the river, swimmers won’t actually get to swim thr...

The Chicago Transit Authority is once again offering free rides for the first day of school next week.The CTA is partnering with Butcher Boy Cooking Oils to provide free bus and train rides on Mo...

Major street closures are in effect near the United Center, McCormick Place and around busy areas of downtown Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday.Many of the street ...

Months after the apparent impression of a rat on a Chicago sidewalk went viral and attracted nationwide attention before eventually being removed, the sighting of a second Chicago “rat hole̶...

The Chicago White Sox are lowering season-ticket prices for 2025 by an average of 10% with the team struggling through one of the worst seasons baseball has ever seen, senior vice president Brooks Boy...

Six Flags Great America unveiled plans for a new rollercoaster that will feature a beyond-vertical drop.The new dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa, will feature a 171-foot drop at a 96 degree angle, with...

Riot Fest 2024 is returning to Douglass Park, organizers announced on their Facebook Page and website Wednesday.Riot Fest announced in June that they were moving the 2024 festival to SeatGeek Stadium ...

A last-minute gift turned into a big lottery win for a suburban Chicago family — and now they’re planning to use their winnings to fulfill a longtime dream.The winning $1 million ticket wa...

A sandwich shop in Chicago has garnered high praise from Yelp users, earning the title of best sandwich shop in Illinois.Firenze Italian Street Food, which is located in the city’s West Loop nei...