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Festive Classic Just Went No. 1 Globally, Dethroning Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' for the First Time
This holiday season, Mariah Carey is sharing the success. On Monday, Dec. 15, Billboard announced "Last Christmas" by Wham! reached the No. 1 slot on the publication's Global 200, marking the first ti...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 17, 2025

Owner of Michael Jordan's former home pitches 'tourist destination' plan for Highland Park estate
The Highland Park City Council on Monday night moved to continue the discussion on the proposed future of the Michael Jordan's former home with reservations. But neighbors in the area say they do not ...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 17, 2025

Portillo's planning new Michigan Avenue restaurant in downtown Chicago
Portillo's plans to open a new restaurant along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, according to city records. The popular fast food chain known for hot dogs, Italian beef, and chocolate cake shakes ...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 16, 2025

Wrigleyville pop-up bar offers Hanukkah twist for holiday revelers
In a sea of Santas, stockings and Christmas trees, one Wrigleyville establishment brings a unique holiday experience to the Chicago bar scene. Advertised as the city's first and only Hanukkah pop-up b...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 15, 2025

Chicago Bears defeat Cleveland Browns in frigid cold at Soldier Field
Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears beat Cleveland 31-3 on Sunday in one of the coldest games ever at Soldier Field even though the Browns' Myles Garrett moved within a sac...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 15, 2025

Anthony Rizzo announces he's running the 2026 Chicago Marathon - for a good cause
Former Chicago Cubs star-turned-ambassador has announced he is running the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon -- and in true Rizzo fashion, he's doing it all for a good cause. Rizzo announced the n...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 12, 2025

New Savannah Bananas-inspired baseball team to launch in Chicago
A new baseball team is coming to Chicago, and tryouts are coming up soon -- and if you juggle, play the tuba, or can do a backflip, the Chicago Snowballs want to chat. Launching in spring, 2026, the C...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 12, 2025

Sunday's Chicago Bears game could be one of the coldest in recent years
Chicago Bears and cold weather are a match made in football heaven. And this Sunday's game at Soldier Field is shaping up to be a frigid frenzy. The Bears will face the Cleveland Browns with a noon ki...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 11, 2025

'Holiday puppy pop-up' coming to suburban mall this weekend
Need a break from holiday shopping? How about a puppy snuggle? At one suburban mall this weekend you can do just that -- and you could even take a pup home. This Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 ...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 11, 2025

Cook County accepting applications for 1st marriage of 2026 lottery drawing
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for the first marriage of 2026. Applications will be accepted through Friday, December 19. The lottery will then be ...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 10, 2025






