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Illinois is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time in nearly 20 years, and head coach Brad Underwood chose a rather unique way of marking the occasion.The Illini, headed to the Sweet 16 for the fir...

Two news stories caught my eye yesterday that broke my heart.I do not look forward to not smelling chocolate when I exit the Kennedy to head downtown. Yesterday Blommers announced that their chocolate...

Thursday morning, Miwaukee’s Summerfest officially announced its 2024 lineup including more than 140 diverse artists.Living in our mind rent-free The Summerfest lineup presented by @AmFam is her...

After seven years as a Girl Scout, 12-year-old Bristol Sjostrom hit a milestone by selling her 100,000th box in Chicago.Any Girl Scout could do the same, she says. All it takes is hard work. She somet...

Opening Day is right around the corner, and the White Sox are serving up some delectable new food and beverage offerings at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2024.Per usual, the folks at Delaware North and Lev...

According to the latest statistics from the American Kennel Club released Wednesday, the dog popularly known as the Frenchie has held its crown as America’s most popular dog breed for the second...

RIP (Rest in pavement) to a popular Chicago treasure.The 'Chicago Rat Hole,' the city's viral urban wonder, has been filled in. For months, the imprint, which many locals said was caused by a squ...

Lollapalooza released its full lineup for the 2024 festival Tuesday.https://youtu.be/Wehb8HW5AcY?si=OgGJwIoxAfH7difMHeadlining the festival will be Sza, Tyler the Creator, Blink 182, The Killers, Futu...

Pizza-flavored BEER arrives next month. New Belgium partnered with the frozen pizza brand Tombstone for it.https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1769018147284099148?s=20It’s an IPA that’s 7% a...

Chicagoans will head to the polls March 19 to vote in the 2024 primary election.Neighbors will vote for president and state's attorney candidates and the Bring Chicago Home referendum, among other rac...