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Chicago just ranked as one of the top U.S. cities to visit in 2026
Chicago has officially solidified its status as a premier global destination, ranking as the number five Best City in the U.S. in Travel + Leisure's newly released 2026 World's Best Awards. The annual survey, a definitive benchmark for the travel industry, highlights the des...
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Fans of this Chicago team lead its league in 'heavy in-game drinking,' study finds
A Chicago baseball team's fanbase is tied for first across Major League Baseball for "heavy in-game drinking" according to a new study. The study by the Action Network analyzed survey responses from nearly 3,500 baseball fans across the county to find out how much ...
Jul 09, 2026
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Chicago just ranked as one of the top U.S. cities to visit in 2026
Chicago has officially solidified its status as a premier global destination, ranking as the number five Best City in the U.S. in Travel + Leisure's newly released 2026 World's Best Awards. The annual survey, a definitive benchmark for the travel industry, highlights the des...
2h ago
Fans of this Chicago team lead its league in 'heavy in-game drinking,' study finds
A Chicago baseball team's fanbase is tied for first across Major League Baseball for "heavy in-game drinking" according to a new study. The study by the Action Network analyzed survey responses from nearly 3,500 baseball fans across the county to find out how much ...
Jul 09, 2026
Did you feel it? Lake Michigan earthquake shakes Chicago area
People across the Chicago area reported feeling the rumblings of an earthquake that hit Lake Michigan off the shore of the north suburbs on Wednesday afternoon. The 2.9 magnitude earthquake began trembling around 2:40 p.m. CT roughly 20 kilometers off the shore of Kenilworth...
Jul 09, 2026
Coyote seen strolling along Michigan Avenue in broad daylight
A photographer spotted a coyote wandering along Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park in broad daylight - and it's not the first time one has been seen downtown during the day. Coyote sightings are common across the Chicago area, even downtown. But in the middle of the day? N...
Jul 08, 2026
Arlington Heights votes to move forward with 'sip and stroll' proposal in alfresco zone
Arlington Heights is moving forward on a proposal to let people "sip and stroll" through the village's downtown. Trustees voted in favor of a new "social district" pilot program on Monday night. The program would let participating bars and restaurants sel...
Jul 08, 2026
2026 NASCAR RACE WEEKEND
Thank you to everyone who made it out for NASCAR weekend at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet! Thank you to our sponsors Toyota and the City of Joliet for having us!
Jul 07, 2026
