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IL Republicans Warn of New Taxes
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove), Assistant Senate Republican Leader Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Budgeteer Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) expressed serious concerns Wednesday about several new tax increases being pushed b...
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The Largest Pickle Fest in Illinois is Happening in Chicago This Weekend
Pickle lovers in Chicago have a reason to be excited this weekend. The largest pickle festival in Illinois is back this weekend, bringing an all-out pickle-themed bar crawl and celebration to the Windy City. Here's what to expect. Wrigleyville Pickle Fest Pickle Fest will ta...
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Check Out Millennium Park's Free Summer 2026 Movie Lineup
Millennium Park is bringing back its summer programs, including free outdoor film screenings kicking off in June. The city released its movie lineup Wednesday, which features beloved classics, iconic blockbusters and family-friendly hits. The movie series kicks off June 30 w...
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IL Republicans Warn of New Taxes
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove), Assistant Senate Republican Leader Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Budgeteer Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) expressed serious concerns Wednesday about several new tax increases being pushed b...
20h ago
The Largest Pickle Fest in Illinois is Happening in Chicago This Weekend
Pickle lovers in Chicago have a reason to be excited this weekend. The largest pickle festival in Illinois is back this weekend, bringing an all-out pickle-themed bar crawl and celebration to the Windy City. Here's what to expect. Wrigleyville Pickle Fest Pickle Fest will ta...
21h ago
Check Out Millennium Park's Free Summer 2026 Movie Lineup
Millennium Park is bringing back its summer programs, including free outdoor film screenings kicking off in June. The city released its movie lineup Wednesday, which features beloved classics, iconic blockbusters and family-friendly hits. The movie series kicks off June 30 w...
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Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
If you're flying Delta Air Lines this summer, you may want to pack your own snacks. Delta on Tuesday said it is ending food and beverage service on shorter routes beginning May 19. The move is aimed at creating "a more consistent experience across our network," the...
May 06, 2026
Obama Presidential Center tickets on sale Wednesday morning for Chicago museum and library
If you want to visit the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago after it opens on Juneteenth, you can buy your tickets online. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, on the presidential library's website. The Obama Foundation warned that they expect weeke...
May 06, 2026
Get Your "Kicks on 66" With New Museum Exhibit
(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Museum has announced the planned opening of the "Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66" exhibit set for Saturday, May 23. The museum says the exhibition, "brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling ...
May 05, 2026
