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Chicago could see a milder, less snowy winter, NOAA outlook says
A warmer-than-normal winter could be ahead for Chicago, but forecasters say snow and Arctic cold are still possible. NOAA's winter outlook favors above-average temperatures across the Great Lakes, including the Chicago area. A very strong El Niño is expected to influe...
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Pritzker expresses confidence Bears' stadium will be built in Illinois
While the Chicago Bears have said their stadium efforts are being focused on Indiana, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he's growing more confident the team will be staying in the Land of Lincoln. What's more, the governor said that a bill being discussed among lawmakers in Spr...
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ICC Approves Reduced Nicor Rate Hike
(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois Commerce Commission Thursday approved a settlement striking $139.2 million from Nicor's rate request for natural gas delivery services. The decision accepts the settlement agreement reached by all parties to reduce Nicor's initial $221 million reque...
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Chicago could see a milder, less snowy winter, NOAA outlook says
A warmer-than-normal winter could be ahead for Chicago, but forecasters say snow and Arctic cold are still possible. NOAA's winter outlook favors above-average temperatures across the Great Lakes, including the Chicago area. A very strong El Niño is expected to influe...
6h ago
Pritzker expresses confidence Bears' stadium will be built in Illinois
While the Chicago Bears have said their stadium efforts are being focused on Indiana, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he's growing more confident the team will be staying in the Land of Lincoln. What's more, the governor said that a bill being discussed among lawmakers in Spr...
6h ago
ICC Approves Reduced Nicor Rate Hike
(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois Commerce Commission Thursday approved a settlement striking $139.2 million from Nicor's rate request for natural gas delivery services. The decision accepts the settlement agreement reached by all parties to reduce Nicor's initial $221 million reque...
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Aldi unveils Thanksgiving deal designed to feed 10 for less than $39
Thanksgiving is a little more than a month away, but discount grocer Aldi is already preparing for the season, unveiling its holiday meal - at a price cheaper than last year's. According to Aldi, you can shop a full Thanksgiving meal, serving 10 people, for "under $39,&...
Oct 15, 2026
Blocking A Bike Or Bus Lane Anywhere In Chicago? City Vehicles With Cameras Can Ticket You Soon
A pilot program that utilizes cameras on CTA buses and city vehicles to automatically issue tickets to drivers blocking bike and bus lanes will be expanded citywide and made permanent after it won City Council approval. Alderpeople on Wednesday voted unanimously to expand th...
Oct 15, 2026
Here is the most popular Halloween candy in 2026
Halloween candy rankings are back, and there's a new race for the top. M&M's are once again the most popular Halloween candy in America, according to CandyStore.com's 2026 ranking, holding onto the No. 1 spot from its last ranking in 2024. But Sour Patch Kids are making ...
Oct 14, 2026
