Tag Archives: WLS

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2026
There are many Chicagoland bars and restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo today. Whether you're in the mood for tacos or margaritas, here are some fantastic options today. Vela Secure your reservation...
Gregory Bartusiak May 05, 2026

Survey finds this suburb to Chicago commute one of the biggest 'burnouts'
For the average worker, you'd think your workday starts and ends when you're actually doing your job. But for many in the U.S., the commute has become just as stressful as their career. Many people ac...
Gregory Bartusiak May 04, 2026

PAWS Chicago welcomes beagles surrendered by biomedical research center
PAWS Chicago welcomed 25 beagles that were rescued from a breeding and biomedical research facility in Wisconsin. https://youtu.be/MOykdLnRn1U?si=Y6u6hxnGz-WWCNwd The dogs, all young males, arrived Sa...
Gregory Bartusiak May 04, 2026

Does someone live in Cloud Gate? Mockumentary "Man in the Bean" explores viral social media claims
What would you say if we told you a man was living inside the Cloud Gate statue in Millennium Park, commonly known as The Bean? The satirical claim was enough to spark protests in the Loop in 2025 in ...
Gregory Bartusiak May 01, 2026

CPS teachers, students expected to join May Day rally at Union Park, march through downtown Chicago
Chicago teachers and students will be among those expected to let their voices be heard on what is known as May Day. Organizers are expecting more than 800 students to be bused to Rainbow PUSH headqua...
Gregory Bartusiak May 01, 2026

Chicago offering free 'learn to ride' bike classes for kids, adults
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced free bike riding lessons for those wanting to learn how to ride a bicycle. The summer series for adults and teens (13-17) starts May 7. It...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 29, 2026

Photographer Unveils Photos Of CPS Students In The '70s - Are You In Them?
Working as a substitute teacher and photographer in the 1970s, Susan Fell-Lazar brought her camera to work, capturing many students in classrooms and playing with friends. But Fell-Lazar never release...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 29, 2026

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 Apr 28, 2026

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 Apr 28, 2026

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







