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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
5h ago
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...
5h ago
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
Amazon launches new way to order UberEats, Grubhub with Alexa
Amazon customers with devices enabled with Alexa+ will soon be able to place UberEats and Grubhub orders conversationally, speaking to the AI-powered voice assistant as if it is a waiter. Instead of opening up the UberEats or Grubhub app, customers can simply start placing a...
Apr 09, 2026
IL House GOP Target Bears, Tax Deals
(Springfield, IL) -- State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and other House members today announced the formation of a Property Tax Relief Conference and released an open letter outlining what it will take to earn their support for any Mega Projects bill or PILOT legislation to ke...
Apr 09, 2026
