Tag Archives: WLS

Mount Prospect theater teacher receives national Teacher of the Year honor
A suburban theater teacher helps high school students in Mount Prospect hone their talents performing on stage. Now, Jeremy Morton is getting some much-deserved applause of his own, being named teache...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 05, 2025

Elevated CTA station at State, Lake in Loop to close for 3 years in January for reconstruction
The elevated CTA station at State and Lake streets downtown Chicago will shut down on Jan. 5, the Chicago Department of Transportation said. https://youtu.be/xLV5QYtsvIM?si=_HXa7m3C7ZIbtbqy There's al...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 05, 2025

Chicago restaurant named the 'Best' steakhouse in North America
A steakhouse in Chicago was just named among the best steak restaurants in the world -- and No. 1 in North America, according to a new list. Asador Bastian, at 214 W. Erie St. in River North, was name...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 04, 2025

Chicago suburb named the biggest boomtown in Illinois
A finance website recently named the biggest boomtown in every state, and a Chicago suburb claimed the top spot in Illinois. GOBankingRates examined cities with populations between 25,000 and 500,000 ...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 03, 2025

Lineup announced for Chicago's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' special
Chicago native Chance the Rapper will not only host but is among the lineup of performers for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." The City of Chicago released the full lineup that will count us dow...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 03, 2025

Free hotdogs from The Wieners Circle Tuesday as Bears head coach Ben Johnson goes shirtless after victory over Eagles
He did it! Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 in the city of brotherly lov...
Gregory Bartusiak Dec 01, 2025 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

Official Chicago Christmas Tree to light up Millennium Park Friday
Chicago flips the switch on the holidays Friday in Millennium Park. The city's Christmas tree lighting kicks off with music at 5 p.m., the main program at 6 p.m. and the big moment around 6:25 p.m. ht...
Gregory Bartusiak Nov 21, 2025

Rare Michael Jordan shoes from 'Bad Boys' rivalry era nets more than $200K at auction
A rare pair of Michael Jordan game-worn Air Jordan 1s from 1985 sold for more than $200,000. The Air Jordan 1s Jordan wore on Oct. 26, 1985 in the Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons game that ignited o...
Gregory Bartusiak Nov 20, 2025

Beloved Canadian Pacific Holiday Train coming to Chicago area: Full 2025 schedule
A beloved, cross-country holiday train tradition starts up for the 2025 season this week, complete with musical performances by cult favorite bands -- and it's stopping in the Chicago area. The Canadi...
Gregory Bartusiak Nov 20, 2025

CTA announces holiday train, bus schedule
CTA's holiday train and bus are coming to town. This year's freshly redecorated CTA holiday bus hits the road Nov. 25, traveling across 19 routes though Dec. 20. The holiday train hits the rails from ...
Gregory Bartusiak Nov 19, 2025






