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Chicago receives its Christmas tree in time for Halloween
If stores say it’s time to buy your holiday decorations, it should be no surprise that Chicago already has it’s Christmas tree. An Elmhust family has donated what will be Chicago’s 1...
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2018

Mangos and bagels among Apple’s newest Emojis
Apple has released its new emojis in a software update available yesterday (October 30th). The 70 new characters include long-awaited options for redheads, as well as for gray hair, curly hair, and ba...
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2018

World Series ratings were fourth-lowest ever
The TV ratings for the just-ended World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers that Boston won 4 games to 1 were the fourth-lowest ever, Nielsen said on Tuesday (October 30th). ...
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2018

947 WLS Behind The Scenes! Halloween Helium Theatre!
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2018

Halloween Trick-or-Treat safety tips
1. Make sure drivers can see you. Glow sticks and flashlight are always a good idea. And so is reflective tape, especially if your kid’s costume is a dark color. 2. Watch out for drunk drivers. ...
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2018

War of the Worlds airs live on radio on this day in 1938
Want to start a fun Halloween tradition? Listen to the radio program that sent audiences into a frenzy, making them believe the Earth was under attack by aliens. On this day in 1938, Orsen Welles and ...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2018

Doctors warn: Skeletons must not be sold as halloween props
This seems like something that goes without saying, but the Medical Defence Union (MDU) in the U.K. has issued guidelines for medics about the use and disposal of real human bones. The MDU writes, ...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2018

CTA has added around 500 cameras to it’s stations in 2018
Over 500 of the 1000-promised new CTA cameras are up and running at stations around Chicago. The cameras are high definition, making it easier to identify any and all who would perpetrate a crime at a...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2018

You can visit 15 of the U.S.’ 100 highest-grossing independent restaurants here in the Chicago-area
We have a lot of great restaurants in and around Chicago. One of the best ways to prove that is by how much money those restaurants bring in. Restaurant Business Magazine has released their list of th...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2018

Carson’s will open in Chicago again on Black Friday
The former Chicago retailer which recently closed its stores in Chicago will be opening one back up in time for holiday shopping. The Evergreen Park store will sell products at prices similar to those...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2018




