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Where Illinois schools ranked on US News & World Report's list of 2027 Best Colleges
Two Chicago area schools landed in the top 10 on US News & World Report's ranking of "Best Colleges" in the US for 2027, with several other Illinois universities also ranking high on the list. The annual list was released by US News & World Report Tuesday. ...
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One of the final festivals of the season, Clark Street Live this weekend
For two days this fall, Clark Street Live transforms Wrigleyville into a destination for live music, neighborhood bars, local restaurants, and everything that makes the neighborhood one of Chicago's most iconic places to gather. On Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 get ready ...
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Chicago Teachers Union Endorses Johnson
(CHICAGO) -- The Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday threw its support behind Mayor Brandon Johnson for re-election. "CTU members are extremely excited to back Mayor Johnson for re-election. This election is about whether Black and working families have a future in Chicag...
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Where Illinois schools ranked on US News & World Report's list of 2027 Best Colleges
Two Chicago area schools landed in the top 10 on US News & World Report's ranking of "Best Colleges" in the US for 2027, with several other Illinois universities also ranking high on the list. The annual list was released by US News & World Report Tuesday. ...
6h ago
One of the final festivals of the season, Clark Street Live this weekend
For two days this fall, Clark Street Live transforms Wrigleyville into a destination for live music, neighborhood bars, local restaurants, and everything that makes the neighborhood one of Chicago's most iconic places to gather. On Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 get ready ...
6h ago
Chicago Teachers Union Endorses Johnson
(CHICAGO) -- The Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday threw its support behind Mayor Brandon Johnson for re-election. "CTU members are extremely excited to back Mayor Johnson for re-election. This election is about whether Black and working families have a future in Chicag...
9h ago
Windy City Smokeout releases 2027 headliner lineup, including Florida Georgia Line, Megan Moroney
Windy City Smokeout organizers Monday announced the headliners for next year's festival at the United Center. Florida Georgia Line, Megan Moroney, Riley Green and Tucker Wetmore will take the stage. The fun is happening July 8 through 11. Four-day wristbands go on sale Frida...
Sep 22, 2026
Caleb Williams did not suffer major hamstring injury, not ruled out for Week 3
There's more positive news on the injury front for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. According to Tom Pelissero of Netflix, Williams did not suffer a major injury to his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Furthermore, the team is not ruling him out for the Week 3...
Sep 22, 2026
Man in Delphi Double Murder Case to Appeal
(Delphi, Indiana) -- A man serving 130 years in prison for killing two teen girls in Indiana is asking an appeals court to overturn his convictions, saying that he confessed while he was having a psychological crisis and was unfairly barred from arguing at trial that the gir...
Sep 21, 2026
