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This spring is the wettest the Chicago area has seen in more than 40 years
We are now halfway through spring and so far, it's the wettest spring in 43 years for the Chicago area. Tuesday's 2.43 inches of rainfall at O'Hare International Airport made it the second-wettest day in April in over 50 years -- behind the 3.54 inches that fell April 18, 20...
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Chicago Sports Music Chicago is Among the Best Coffee Cities in the U.S. According to a New Ranking
It's no secret to Chicagoans that our city is a top destination for coffee-and now a global ranking confirms it! Food & Wine has released its 2026 Global Tastemakers roundup, and named the Windy City among the top 5 U.S. metros for coffee. Here's a look at the list and s...
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CPS Bows to CTU Pressure Over May 1
(CHICAGO) -- Chicago Public Schools has agreed to declare May 1st a day of civic action. The announcement from the Chicago Teachers Union says in part that CPS is "joining CTU in our efforts to transform the school day to one focused on civic engagement, student voice, ...
Apr 17, 2026
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This spring is the wettest the Chicago area has seen in more than 40 years
We are now halfway through spring and so far, it's the wettest spring in 43 years for the Chicago area. Tuesday's 2.43 inches of rainfall at O'Hare International Airport made it the second-wettest day in April in over 50 years -- behind the 3.54 inches that fell April 18, 20...
1h ago
Chicago Sports Music Chicago is Among the Best Coffee Cities in the U.S. According to a New Ranking
It's no secret to Chicagoans that our city is a top destination for coffee-and now a global ranking confirms it! Food & Wine has released its 2026 Global Tastemakers roundup, and named the Windy City among the top 5 U.S. metros for coffee. Here's a look at the list and s...
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Swan Boat Rentals Are Returning To The Humboldt Park Lagoon
A familiar bevy of swans have again landed at Humboldt Park's lagoon. They're set to receive some tender loving care after being cooped up in storage for nearly a year, but the flock of swans will soon be ready to carry people out onto the lagoon after taking last season off...
Apr 17, 2026
Titanic exhibit at Volo Museum floods on anniversary of famous ship's sinking
The Titanic exhibit at the Volo Museum flooded on the anniversary of the famous ship's sinking, the museum said. Thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the Chicago area Tuesday, causing the exhibit to flood, occurring 114 years after the Titanic sunk on April 14, 1912. "Th...
Apr 17, 2026
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....
Apr 16, 2026
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...
Apr 16, 2026
