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O'Hare reclaims crown as busiest U.S. airport
O'Hare International Airport has reclaimed the title of the nation's busiest airport, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has held the top spot since 2020, Mayor Brandon...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 23, 2026

Illinois school closings tomorrow: How to check if your school is closed due to extreme cold
Some Chicago-area schools have already announced closures or shifts to e-learning for this week in advance of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills as low as -40. The announcements come as the...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 22, 2026

Orland Park approves new Amazon retail store and warehouse
The Orland Park Board voted 5-2 to approve plans to move forward with a 230,000-square-foot Amazon commercial retail development. Ahead of the vote, some residents voiced concerns about the new buildi...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 22, 2026

Get ready for Chicago Restaurant Week
The 19th year of Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off this week, and more than 500 restaurants are taking part, including 75 that are making their debut in this annual food fest. Participating restaurant...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 21, 2026

Chicago Cubs to unveil World Series archway monument at Gallagher Way
The Chicago Cubs' past and future World Series champions will soon have permanent recognition outside Wrigley Field. To honor the franchise's three World Series championship teams, the Cubs are creati...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 21, 2026

Chicago restaurant has one of the best sandwiches in North America, according to Michelin Guide
The foodies behind the Michelin Guide are perhaps best known for awarding coveted Michelin stars to some of the finest restaurants across the globe. But just last month, Michelin inspectors compiled a...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 20, 2026

Derrick Rose is Literally Giving Chicago Bulls Fans Their Flowers with New Business
Before Derrick Rose left center court during his retirement ceremony at the United Center, he made one thing clear to the sold-out crowd: "I am a businessman now." Fast forward one year, and the Chica...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 16, 2026

O'Hare offers naming rights in quest for cash
The Portillo's Parking Garage? The Allstate Airport Train? Or how about the Trader Joe's Terminal? Those are just some of the possibilities as both O'Hare and Midway airport leaders look at selling na...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 15, 2026

2 Chicago rescue dogs to hit the turf in Puppy Bowl XXII
As the Bears chase a potential Super Bowl run, two local rescue pups are guaranteed to take the field in this year's Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. Chicago-based animal rescue One Tail at a Time announc...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 14, 2026

BBB warns Chicago Bears fans to beware of playoff ticket scams
There will be a Sunday showdown at Soldier Field. The Bears will host the Rams, in the second round of the playoffs. The NFL announced the Bears will be the Sunday night game, with kickoff at 5:30 p.m...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 14, 2026






