Tag Archives: Chicago

Navy Pier officials 'disappointed' after fog impacts Fourth of July fireworks
Navy Pier officials say they are "disappointed" after fog impacted the visibility of a massive Fourth of July fireworks display on Saturday, but they're offering residents an interesting freebie as a ...
Gregory Bartusiak Jul 06, 2026

Chicago airports expect record-breaking July Fourth travel in 2026
Chicago airports expect to break travel records during the July Fourth holiday weekend, and passengers were already lining up at security Wednesday morning. The Chicago Department of Aviation said the...
Gregory Bartusiak Jul 02, 2026

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advances to play Belgium
It's never easy, especially in the knockout rounds of the World Cup, but the USA did it. So, what now? The USA will play at 8 p.m. ET on July 6 against Belgium at Seattle's Lumen Field, the scene of t...
Gregory Bartusiak Jul 02, 2026

Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire area
With heat index values surpassing 100 degrees and expected to persist, an extreme heat warning remains in effect through 12 a.m. on Thursday. As the brutal temperatures continue, some residents are ma...
Gregory Bartusiak Jul 01, 2026

Italian beef pizza is back at Wrigley Field this summer-for one week only
When one thinks of Chicago, there are two foods that likely come to mind-pan pizza and Italian beef. Now, two of the Windy City's most iconic brands are bringing back a snack collab that combines both...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 30, 2026

Taste of Chicago 2026: Street closures begin in Grant Park
The Taste of Chicago returns July 8 and preparations are getting underway. Street closures are scheduled to start Monday. -Monday, June 29 at 6:00 a.m. (curb lanes only) Columbus from Monroe to Balbo ...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 30, 2026

Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was un...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 29, 2026 Mar 27, 2006; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher (12) AJ Pierzynski doubles against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at HoHoKam Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Rick Scuteri

Extreme Heat Warning to go into effect Monday for Chicago area
Dangerous heat is moving into the Chicago area starting Monday, with heat index values over 100 forecast. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County from noon Mond...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 29, 2026

World's first Dairy Queen to be revived as Route 66 landmark in Joliet
The world's first Dairy Queen is being revived to be a Route 66 landmark in Joliet. The Dairy Queen was opened up by J.C. McCullough and Sherb Noble on June 22, 1940 at 501 N. Chicago. St. in downtown...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 26, 2026

Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark 'Iceman' initially refused
Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark the word "Iceman" has at least temporarily been given the boot. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initially refused the Chicago Bears quarterback's...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 26, 2026







