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Chicago spot serves one of the best pizza slices in the country according to a new ranking
Chicago and pizza have a complicated relationship. On one side, you've got deep-dish loyalists. On the other, you have the growing crowd of thin-crust devotees. But regardless of which camp you fall into, Chicago just earned a fresh slice of pizza bragging rights. The newly ...
3h ago
The 'Lovable Reunion' of the 2016 Cubs will be at the Chicago Theater in July
Several of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs have begun a podcast called "The Lovable Reunion" to reminisce about that championship season. Now, a number of your favorite 2016 Cubs will have a live "Lovable Reunion" show at the Chicago Theater in downto...
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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, ...
Jun 01, 2026
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Chicago spot serves one of the best pizza slices in the country according to a new ranking
Chicago and pizza have a complicated relationship. On one side, you've got deep-dish loyalists. On the other, you have the growing crowd of thin-crust devotees. But regardless of which camp you fall into, Chicago just earned a fresh slice of pizza bragging rights. The newly ...
3h ago
The 'Lovable Reunion' of the 2016 Cubs will be at the Chicago Theater in July
Several of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs have begun a podcast called "The Lovable Reunion" to reminisce about that championship season. Now, a number of your favorite 2016 Cubs will have a live "Lovable Reunion" show at the Chicago Theater in downto...
3h ago
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, ...
Jun 01, 2026
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...
Jun 01, 2026
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 ...
Jun 01, 2026
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
