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Move over, Sue. Make room for Spinosaurus, the world’s largest predatory dinosaur
Poor Sue.First, the Field Museum's T. rex superstar got the boot from the main hall. Now, the museum has brought in a dino river monster that's bigger and badder than the 65 million-year-old carnivore...
May 25, 2023
Chicago man, 98, who works 7 days a week explains the secret to his longevity
A man believed to be the country's oldest full time employee works on the West Side of Chicago.At age 98, he is in good health, he drives, and he is sharp.Joe Grier turned 98 on May 9th and is still w...
May 19, 2023
6 Chicago area hotels make Yelp’s list of Top 100 Places to Stay
If you’re thinking about booking a staycation, here’s a new reason to do so.Yelp just released its top 100 places to stay in the U.S., based on user reviews. Six hotels in the Chicago area...
May 19, 2023
Lollapalooza 2023 schedule released; see who’s playing when and where
Lollapalooza has released its 2023 hour-by-hour schedule, giving festival-goers a more detailed look at what days and times their favorite acts take the stage.https://twitter.com/lollapalooza/status/1...
May 19, 2023
Chicago speed camera tickets for drivers going 6-10mph over limit rake in millions for city
The City of Chicago is making millions of dollars on drivers going just slightly above the speed limit.More than two years ago, Chicago started citing drivers going only 6-10 miles per hour over the l...
May 18, 2023
Chicago Bears Mascot Needs Your Vote
Staley Da Bear needs your help. As Chairman George McCaskey said, donning an orange and blue bowtie and cummerbund, Bears fans need to "Vote Daily for Staley…the Chicago way."https://twitter.com...
May 18, 2023
Where Do Cities in Illinois Rank New List of ‘Best Places to Live?’ Not Very High
U.S. News and World Report has chosen the best places to live in the U.S., and a city in Wisconsin beat out all others, but three cities in Illinois also cracked the list.The list, which ranks and ana...
May 18, 2023
Buona giving away free sandwiches for National Italian Beef Day
National Italian Beef Day is coming up, which means that the Chicago area’s most noticeable Italian beef restaurant has plenty in store for a celebration.After establishing the holiday in 2017, ...
May 17, 2023
Tim McGraw announced as Illinois State Fair headliner
Tim McGraw has been added to the Illinois State Fair grandstand concert lineup, organizers announced Tuesday.The country music star and three-time Grammy winner is slated to perform with Landon Parker...
May 17, 2023
Chicago suburb approves first recreational cannabis lounge in Cook County
The village of Wheeling has granted permission for a cannabis dispensary to open the first-ever recreational consumption lounge in Cook County.Okay Cannabis, situated on North Milwaukee Avenue, has pa...
May 17, 2023
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