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CTA train service in Loop suspended this weekend, officials say
Chicago-area residents and visitors will have to find alternative modes of transportation in the Loop, as trains on four different CTA lines will not be operating in the downtown area. Elevated rail s...
18h ago
Bear it all?: Wieners Circle to give away free hot dogs if Ben Johnson goes shirtless after a win
Last month, an iconic Chicago hot dog stand on the North Side dished out dozens of free hot dogs after Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes, and the chance could soon come agai...
18h ago Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
City pursuing the idea of installing slot machines at O'Hare and Midway airports, Council members told
Chicago is actively pursuing the possibility of installing slot machines at O'Hare and Midway airports - and Bally's has identified a site for those machines at Midway, a top mayoral aide disclosed Tu...
Oct 23, 2025
Toys 'R' Us opening 30 new stores in time for the holidays
Looking to boost sales this holiday season, Toys "R" Us is once again opening new stores. The toy retailer announced on Oct. 16 it will open more than 30 locations in the U.S. for the winter holiday s...
Oct 23, 2025
Man sends apology letter to suburban police after speeding ticket
An earnest "thank you" might be the last thing a police officer expects to hear after issuing a speeding ticket. However, a police station in the Chicago suburbs received a pleasant surprise earlier t...
Oct 22, 2025
Turkey prices soar ahead of Thanksgiving as US flock now smallest in 40 years
America might be going cold turkey on turkey. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the nation's turkey flock has decreased to the smallest size in 40 years - and a fall rebound in avian flu cases...
Oct 21, 2025
Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb has been named the safest and richest city in America for 2025. A new ranking by GoBankingRates puts Western Springs in the top spot. The study considered household income, home value...
Oct 21, 2025
Chicago honors George Wendt with street name outside childhood home in Beverly
The late comedy legend George Wendt on Sunday had a street named in his honor in the Chicago neighborhood where he grew up. Wendt grew up in the Beverly neighborhood on the South Side, at 92nd and Bel...
Oct 20, 2025 Jun 17, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; American actor George Wendt is the official home plate umpire during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Lincoln Park Zoo parts ways with beloved polar bear Siku
After nearly a decade of living at Lincoln Park Zoo, Siku the polar bear is saying goodbye to Chicago. The zoo announced that the 15-year-old old male polar bear will be moving to a zoo in Madison, Wi...
Oct 17, 2025
WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago in 2026 at United Center
The WNBA All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026 and will be played at the United Center, the league said Thursday. The game will be played on July 25, with the 3-point contest and Skills Challe...
Oct 17, 2025
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