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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...
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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...
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U.S. to Police Strait of Hormuz
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- President Donald J. Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM set to begin implementation at 9 A.M. Chicago time Monday. The moves follow collapsed weekend talks, where Iran's nuclear program derailed negotiations. T...
Apr 13, 2026
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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...
7h ago
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...
7h ago
O'Hare among the Top 10 US Airports for Food and Drink
Airports have evolved far beyond their reputation as places to simply pass through. Across the country, terminals are embracing food as a defining part of the travel experience, partnering with hometown chefs, spotlighting regional cooking, and creating spaces where traveler...
Apr 13, 2026
White Sox to retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 in August ceremony
The Chicago White Sox will honor 2005 World Series-winning Manager Ozzie Guillén on Saturday, August 8, by retiring his uniform No. 13 during a special tribute before the first pitch vs. Cleveland at 6:10 p.m. The current pre- and postgame host was told of the honor F...
Apr 13, 2026
White Sox to hand out pope-inspired hats
Robert Prevost, officially known as Pope Leo XIV, grabbed the baseball world's attention last year when it was revealed that he was a big White Sox fan and was in attendance for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago. The Pope was later photographed donning a White Sox c...
Apr 10, 2026
A massive new candy 'destination' is coming to Chicago's Mag Mile
Chicago's Mag Mile is getting a massive new "destination," as the Candy Hall of Fame Experience comes to the city. The National Confectionery Sales Association announced Thursday that Chicago was selected as the permanent home for the 60,000-square-foot, multi-leve...
Apr 10, 2026
