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It's the end of an era for Fruit Stripe, the decades-old gum brand that was known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print product: The brand's owner is discontinuing the striped treat.https://t...

Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard has undergone successful surgery to repair a fractured jaw, the team announced Wednesday.In a news release, Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry c...

Commuters using the Illinois Tollway are in for some changes.I-PASS stickers will soon replace the old, plastic transponders to go on the windshields of drivers using the Tollway. The stickers are sma...

Chicago has announced the 2024 dates for some of the city’s favorite summertime traditions.https://youtu.be/VNvIG1nW1TU?si=uK4GOo641lt5yU2JThis year marks the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park...

Chicago’s animal shelters are facing an unprecedented surge in pet intake, with stray dog admissions alone climbing by six percent in the past year and a staggering 22 percent rise since 2021.To...

Chicago has plenty of tourist attractions: the Bean, the Riverwalk, the Picasso.But have you ever been to the rat hole?Thanks to a local artist and comedian, the 'Chicago Rat Hole' has turned into a s...

The Cook County Department of Corrections might not be the best place to get a meal. But it is getting a little better for some.For the last decade, the basement has housed a different kind of kitchen...

A new report named Brookfield Zoo one of the top must-visit zoos of 2024.https://youtu.be/SajkgM1jC50?si=s79v7xjCzNEzbqNBAccording to airportparkingreservations.com, Brookfield Zoo secured the 12...

Museum Free Days are always a treat! Several Chicago museums are offering free days for some residents. Here’s when you can pay them a visit gratis:Field MuseumThe Field Museum announced in a re...

Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard was selected for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game on Thursday, earning the nod as the franchise's representative at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto in early Feb...