Tag Archives: Chicago

Chicago's Water Tower Place to undergo major renovation
Chicago's Water Tower Place is set to get a big facelift. The iconic Magnificent Mile spot is undergoing a $170 million renovation project to mark its 50th anniversary. The revamp will see retailers o...
Gregory Bartusiak 14h ago

1 in 6 Chicago bridges are in 'poor' condition. How worried should you be?
As downtown Chicago enters its annual bridge lifting season, raising its historic bascule bridges to allow recreational boats to pass underneath, questions remain about the city's ability to repair se...
Gregory Bartusiak 15h ago

DoorDash ranks best Mother's Day brunch spots in Chicago
To help prepare those planning ahead for Mother's Day, DoorDash released its list of the best local brunch spots nationwide. The delivery app compiled the lists based on small- to medium-sized restaur...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 27, 2026

Illinois proposes 'bell-to-bell' school cell phone ban
An Illinois bill to ban cell phones in school is gaining bipartisan support. If passed, Senate Bill 2424 would require school districts in Illinois to adopt a policy limiting the use of wireless commu...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 27, 2026

Chicago Park District installs new payment parking gates at 8 lakefront beach lots
It's almost beach season, and if you're thinking about driving there, be advised that there will be a change in how you park. The Chicago Park District has already introduced a new approach to handlin...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 24, 2026

Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of the ball and selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. "He was No. 1 on our priority list," Bears general ...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 24, 2026 Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman is selected by the Chicago Bears as the number 25 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bears stadium bill passed by Illinois House, advances to Senate, as state lawmakers make bid to keep team in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers have taken a big step forward in passing legislation to help keep the Chicago Bears in the Land of Lincoln. https://youtu.be/MIXjHiryaL0?si=ZEvvo6gfeg45mBUe House Bill 910 (HB910) -...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 23, 2026

Video shows rat startling Phillies players during Cubs game at Wrigley Field
Another unexpected animal sighting at Wrigley Field appeared to startle the opposing team during Tuesday's Cubs-Phillies matchup -- and it was all caught on cam. Footage showed the moment a rat appear...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 23, 2026

CTA plans improvements at 42 train and bus stations in 2026 "Refresh & Renew" program
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday marked the start of construction season for the Chicago Transit Authority. The mayor took a CTA bus to the 51st Street Green Line station, which will be part of the ag...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 22, 2026

Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The Bulls announced Donovan's decision Tuesday, saying they wanted the longtime coach to remain in Chicago ...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 22, 2026






