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Heartland Institute Climate Experts Comment on Earth Day
(Schaumburg, IL.) -- On Earth Day, as environmental activists and politicians are likely to raise the alarm on climate change, the Heartland Institute is responding. "This Earth Day we have many things to celebrate. Science is increasingly showing that there is no clima...
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CTA plans improvements at 42 train and bus stations in 2026 "Refresh & Renew" program
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday marked the start of construction season for the Chicago Transit Authority. The mayor took a CTA bus to the 51st Street Green Line station, which will be part of the agency's annual "Refresh & Renew" program. The $6.5 million pro...
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Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The Bulls announced Donovan's decision Tuesday, saying they wanted the longtime coach to remain in Chicago but adding that they respected his choice. The Bulls made clear that the or...
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CTA plans improvements at 42 train and bus stations in 2026 "Refresh & Renew" program
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday marked the start of construction season for the Chicago Transit Authority. The mayor took a CTA bus to the 51st Street Green Line station, which will be part of the agency's annual "Refresh & Renew" program. The $6.5 million pro...
20h ago
Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The Bulls announced Donovan's decision Tuesday, saying they wanted the longtime coach to remain in Chicago but adding that they respected his choice. The Bulls made clear that the or...
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'Team Route 66' to ride from Chicago to Phoenix to raise Parkinson's disease awareness
A group of bicyclists head out Monday morning for an epic ride from Chicago to Phoenix to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's disease. The "Pedal for Parkinson's ride" was set to leave Navy Pier at 10:30 a.m. The Chicago riders call themselves "Team Rout...
Apr 21, 2026
Cook County Amnesty Week begins next week for drivers who haven't paid fines
Cook County drivers who have moving traffic violations and haven't paid their fines, might get some relief. Next week is "Amnesty Week." Collection fees will be waived on all past due fines and drivers can avoid additional penalties on past due fines or fees. Cook ...
Apr 21, 2026
This spring is the wettest the Chicago area has seen in more than 40 years
We are now halfway through spring and so far, it's the wettest spring in 43 years for the Chicago area. Tuesday's 2.43 inches of rainfall at O'Hare International Airport made it the second-wettest day in April in over 50 years -- behind the 3.54 inches that fell April 18, 20...
Apr 20, 2026
Chicago Sports Music Chicago is Among the Best Coffee Cities in the U.S. According to a New Ranking
It's no secret to Chicagoans that our city is a top destination for coffee-and now a global ranking confirms it! Food & Wine has released its 2026 Global Tastemakers roundup, and named the Windy City among the top 5 U.S. metros for coffee. Here's a look at the list and s...
Apr 20, 2026
