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2 Chicago suburbs named in new list of 'Best Places to Live in U.S.' in 2026
Two Chicago suburbs were named on a new list of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2026. In the annual "best places to live" report from ranking website Livability, a northern suburb and a western suburb were both named among the top 20 places to live in the U....
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Bears leaders meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker's staff on push for Arlington Heights stadium deal
The clock is ticking for the Chicago Bears, who are running out of time to decide if they will continue to play in Illinois or cross the border into Indiana. Team leaders are meeting with staff from Gov. JB Pritzker's office on Wednesday as state lawmakers consider a so-call...
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Nothing Found After Bomb Threat At New Lenox Home
(New Lenox, IL) -- The New Lenox Police Department responded to a reported bomb threat at a private residence located on Sojourn Road on Wednesday at 6:29 p.m. Media reports identify the home as the residence of the brother of Pope Leo XIV. Upon receiving the report, officer...
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2 Chicago suburbs named in new list of 'Best Places to Live in U.S.' in 2026
Two Chicago suburbs were named on a new list of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2026. In the annual "best places to live" report from ranking website Livability, a northern suburb and a western suburb were both named among the top 20 places to live in the U....
4h ago
Bears leaders meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker's staff on push for Arlington Heights stadium deal
The clock is ticking for the Chicago Bears, who are running out of time to decide if they will continue to play in Illinois or cross the border into Indiana. Team leaders are meeting with staff from Gov. JB Pritzker's office on Wednesday as state lawmakers consider a so-call...
4h ago
Gallagher Way announces 2026 summer events
Gallagher Way announced their 2026 summer lineup Tuesday. The Budweiser Concert Series is back with performances by Mayday Parade, OK Go and Guster. Mayday Parade performs on May 17, Ok Go performs on June 13 and Guster performs on June 26. Here's the 2026 movie schedule. Mo...
Apr 15, 2026
Where to score deals and discounts on food for Tax Day in and around Chicago
For most, the stress of Tax Day outweighs any satisfaction of checking something off the annual to-do list. Many restaurants are offering discounts in honor of Tax Day to soften the blow to your bank account after paying your dues to Uncle Sam. Here's a look at where you can...
Apr 15, 2026
A Chicago Fan's Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Concerts Are Now Online
The music collection of a 59-year-old Chicago man who attended more than 10,000 concerts and recorded them on cassette tapes is slowly being digitized and released online for free. Like many GenX kids, Aadam Jacobs used cassette tapes to record music off the radio, but it wa...
Apr 14, 2026
Navy Pier will have fireworks on Fourth of July holiday
One of Chicago's greatest attractions will host a fireworks display downtown to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Navy Pier announced on Monday that its 2026 Independence Day fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 4. Firework shows at Navy Pier take place ever...
Apr 14, 2026
