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Chicago Park District installs new payment parking gates at 8 lakefront beach lots
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Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of the ball and selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. "He was No. 1 on our priority list," Bears general manager Ryan Poles said. "We take the board before all this ...
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Bears stadium bill passed by Illinois House, advances to Senate, as state lawmakers make bid to keep team in Illinois
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Chicago Park District installs new payment parking gates at 8 lakefront beach lots
It's almost beach season, and if you're thinking about driving there, be advised that there will be a change in how you park. The Chicago Park District has already introduced a new approach to handling some beach lots as the season gets closer. On a week where the temperatur...
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Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of the ball and selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. "He was No. 1 on our priority list," Bears general manager Ryan Poles said. "We take the board before all this ...
21h ago
Bears stadium bill passed by Illinois House, advances to Senate, as state lawmakers make bid to keep team in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers have taken a big step forward in passing legislation to help keep the Chicago Bears in the Land of Lincoln. House Bill 910 (HB910) - the so-called megaprojects bill that the Bears have requested to deliver them property tax certainties in northwest suburba...
Apr 23, 2026
Video shows rat startling Phillies players during Cubs game at Wrigley Field
Another unexpected animal sighting at Wrigley Field appeared to startle the opposing team during Tuesday's Cubs-Phillies matchup -- and it was all caught on cam. Footage showed the moment a rat appeared near Philadelphia's bench in a ball bag. It then reappeared and began wa...
Apr 23, 2026
Dems Pass Controversial Redistricting Bill
(Springfield, IL) -- Democrats in Springfield have have approved House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28 would overhaul the state's redistricting standards. Republicans say the proposal, introduced by House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Chicago), would establish a new fi...
Apr 23, 2026
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...
Apr 22, 2026
