Tag Archives: WLS

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB 2427 into law, which bans cellphones in public schools statewide. The goal of the new law is to remove distractions from classrooms. https://youtu.be/tqvMyui5qv8?...

Lollapalooza is once again set to take center stage in Chicago's Grant Park, with street and sidewalk closures in place for one of the city's biggest festivals. From July 30 to Aug. 2, the annual extr...

Italian beef fans, get ready to celebrate: Chicago is getting its first ever Italian Beef Festival (finally). The annual Jeff Fest in Jefferson Park is officially rebranding, and the inaugural Chicago...

"Buy me some peanuts ... and sushi pops?" In an alternate world, one in which the writers of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" didn't attend their first-ever baseball game until going to Rate Field this w...

Something new is happening at Lollapalooza this year. THC beverages will be on the menu. https://youtu.be/gK58LAM7hKo?is=fw_aPZwx9cYjL_8v Anyone 21 or older can drink a 12-ounce Seorita margarita in s...

Officials at Northeastern Illinois University announced in recent days a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence that will be offered this fall. According to the school, it will be the first ...

William Shatner is playing Riot Fest with his new heavy metal band - but has a fun list of demands in his rider. The iconic 95-year-old actor was announced Thursday and will play with his new band The...

Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke from Canada has forced Thursday's Major League Soccer game between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Fire at Chicago's Soldier Field, along with a scheduled postgame c...

Keeping Wrigley Field green takes more than sunshine and a dedicated grounds crew. It also takes water -- and one Cubs employee found a creative way to conserve it. Water conservation is a key part of...

Hazy, smoky skies from more than 100 wildfires burning in northern and western Ontario have moved into the Chicago area, with poor air quality expected through at least Thursday night for all of north...