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U.S. Navy Blue Angels won't perform at the Chicago Air and Water show this summer
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All lanes reopen after investigation shuts down I-290 in west suburbs
A death investigation shut down lanes on Interstate 290 for almost nine hours Thursday in Chicago's west suburbs. The investigation blocked lanes in both directions between 25th Avenue and Wolf Road, starting at around 10 a.m. All lanes reopened around 7 p.m., Illinois State...
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Trump in Wisconsin Friday
(CHICAGO) -- President Trump is back on the road Friday heading to Chippewa County, Wisconsin to highlight what the White House calls a record of delivering for America's farmers. The administration points to the One Big Beautiful Bill, saving family farms from the "dea...
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U.S. Navy Blue Angels won't perform at the Chicago Air and Water show this summer
5h ago
All lanes reopen after investigation shuts down I-290 in west suburbs
A death investigation shut down lanes on Interstate 290 for almost nine hours Thursday in Chicago's west suburbs. The investigation blocked lanes in both directions between 25th Avenue and Wolf Road, starting at around 10 a.m. All lanes reopened around 7 p.m., Illinois State...
5h ago
Trump in Wisconsin Friday
(CHICAGO) -- President Trump is back on the road Friday heading to Chippewa County, Wisconsin to highlight what the White House calls a record of delivering for America's farmers. The administration points to the One Big Beautiful Bill, saving family farms from the "dea...
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A massive Pokémon GO Fest is taking over Grant Park this weekend
Get ready, trainers: Pokémon GO Fest is once again taking over Grant Park from Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 7. It's been nine years since the first Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago back in 2017, and that was, well, a fiasco. The debut festival was defined b...
Jun 04, 2026
Caleb Williams chosen for Madden 27 cover
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover model for Madden NFL 27. EA Sports made it official, releasing the Madden cover image, which depicts Williams throwing a jump pass, set against the Chicago skyline. Williams' jump-pass pose is similar to the fourth-down touchdown...
Jun 04, 2026
Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Shows
Broadway In Chicago and Metra have announced a new promotion tied to nine productions playing in Chicago this summer. The offer allows ticketholders to ride Metra free to and from the theatre on the date of their performance. The promotion applies throughout the run of each ...
Jun 03, 2026
