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Malört aims to set world record for largest group to take shot at once in Chicago
Where else but Chicago would Jeppson's Malört attempt to set a world record for largest group of people to simultaneously take a shot of the spirit? The world record attempt set for this summer is part of a fundraising event that benefits Ravenswood Community Services, ...
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Illinois legislature approves school cellphone ban, governor says he'll sign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated he will sign legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers that prohibits students from using cellphones during school hours. Senate Bill 2427, which requires schools to adopt policies to limit the use of cellphones during the school day, pas...
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Lawmakers Pass Budget, Punt on Bears
(Springfield, IL) -- State lawmakers in Springfield worked into the early Monday morning hours to pass a $56 billion budget, but members of the House adjourned before taking up new legislation to entice the Bears to stay in Illinois. After scrapping the so called "Mega ...
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Malört aims to set world record for largest group to take shot at once in Chicago
Where else but Chicago would Jeppson's Malört attempt to set a world record for largest group of people to simultaneously take a shot of the spirit? The world record attempt set for this summer is part of a fundraising event that benefits Ravenswood Community Services, ...
3h ago
Illinois legislature approves school cellphone ban, governor says he'll sign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated he will sign legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers that prohibits students from using cellphones during school hours. Senate Bill 2427, which requires schools to adopt policies to limit the use of cellphones during the school day, pas...
4h ago
Lawmakers Pass Budget, Punt on Bears
(Springfield, IL) -- State lawmakers in Springfield worked into the early Monday morning hours to pass a $56 billion budget, but members of the House adjourned before taking up new legislation to entice the Bears to stay in Illinois. After scrapping the so called "Mega ...
6h ago
Riot Fest 2026 lineup includes Alanis Morrissette, Twenty One Pilots, All-American Rejects
Riot Fest announced its 2026 lineup Thursday. Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette and Tool are among the headliners of the punk, rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop fest at Douglass Park. Rise Against, the All-American Rejects, Taking Back Sunday and Twin ...
May 29, 2026
Johnson Talks Reparations with Pope
(Vatican City, Rome) -- Just days after a violent, chaotic weekend in Chicago, progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson is overseas in Rome meeting with Pope Leo XIV. Johnson said the two discussed President Donald J. Trump's immigration crackdown, reparations, and "the harm s...
May 29, 2026
Here's everything Chicago's mayor brought for meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome Thursday, and he brought with him plenty of surprises. Alongside his delegation of nearly 50 people, Johnson's visit featured a number of Chicago-style gifts for Da Pope, including an invitation to return home and delive...
May 29, 2026
