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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...
4h ago
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...
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2026 NASCAR RACE WEEKEND
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Taste of Chicago 2026 returns to Grant Park this week | What to know
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Taste of Chicago starts Wednesday in Grant Park. It runs through Sunday with many of the city's top restaurants offering samples. Admission to the festival in Grant Park is free and only credit cards are accepted by all food vendors. The festival runs fr...
Jul 07, 2026
USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium in round of 16
Even with Folarin Balogun back up front, the United States men's national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16 again. It was a meek ending to a monthlong surge for the U.S., as Belgium dominated the Americans -- and silenced a once-raucous crowd at Lumen Fiel...
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NASCAR INDEPENDENCE DAY LUNCH
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