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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

This lakeside Wisconsin town will pay you to move there, with $9,500 in cash and perks
A Wisconsin town with an iconic lighthouse on the southern tip of Lake Winnebago wants you to move there -- and is offering up to $9,500 to do so. Fond du Lac, with a population of about 44,000, has l...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 25, 2026 The Wisconsin State Capitol near the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Happy 20th Birthday, CTA Pink Line!
After 20 years and 50 million rides, officials from the Chicago Transit Authority today celebrated the 20th birthday of the Pink Line, which began service on June 25, 2006. CTA President Dorval R. Car...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 25, 2026







