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The City of Chicago has denied a permit for an open-water swimming event in the Chicago River set for later this year due to significant safety concerns.The city received the permit application on Jun...

Turtle crossing signs were installed in a Lily Lake community on Monday after neighborhood families came together to fund the project to protect their neighborhood turtles from vehicle traffic.Turtles...

The newest residents of Montrose Beach are in need of names.The Chicago Bird Alliance, the Chicago Ornithological Society and the Illinois Ornithological Society are sponsoring a contest to find a nam...

You won't have to leave your dog at home next time you explore Chicago's waterways thanks to a local boat tour company.Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline, will launch its popular Canine Cruise...

Chicago has a LOT of attractions to see. Tourists flock every year to see the sights the city has to offer. But locals know which ones to avoid. TimeOut recently created a list of attractions in Chica...

ootball fans will have the chance to get a glimpse of the upcoming Chicago Bears season — for free.Another Sunday closer pic.twitter.com/hADjdwgh67— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 7, 2...

The winner of the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race has crossed the finish line, with Alex Bowman claiming victory in another wet and crash-filled race.Rain delays forced the race to end early, with NAS...

The West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box is headed back to the Chicago area.CEO Darin Harris spoke with the Chicago Tribune and said the company plans to open stores in New Lenox, Naperville, Pl...

We all know Chicago’s skyline is great. But where does it rank among all the city skylines in the world?A recent ranking from Architectural Digest named their 17 best skylines in the world, heap...

Some folks will mark the summer solstice – which signifies the longest day of the year – by catching the sunrise.Summer will officially commence when the solstice occurs on Thursday, June ...