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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026: Full list of street closures in Grant Park area
OEMC has announced street closures for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. More than 55,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 130 countries have signed up to run through 29 neighborhoods...
21h ago
Guardians force decisive ALDS Game 5 as White Sox miss chance to reach first ALCS since 2005
With three of the four spots in the league championship series already clinched, Thursday night's White Sox-Guardians matchup was the lone game on MLB's postseason schedule. It gave Chicago an opportu...
21h ago Oct 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (20) celebrates after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game four of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The weather just changed the Chicago Marathon goal time
About 53,000 runners have spent months training for a crisp fall start to the Chicago Marathon. But instead of the cool conditions many were hoping for, Sunday's forecast is shaping up to be unusually...
Oct 8, 2026
IDVA to Host Job Fair
(Joliet, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a Veteran Resource Fair for veterans to learn about eligible benefits, submit claims, and access resources. On-site resources inc...
Oct 8, 2026
What time is the White Sox game today? Fans ready to bounce after loss to Cleveland in ALDS Game 3
All eyes were back on Rate Field on Thursday as the Chicago White Sox were set to take on the Cleveland Guardians for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. The postseason for the White Sox is...
Oct 8, 2026 Oct 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) high-fives teammates after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
6 Chicago, suburban pasta spots rank among Yelp's 'Top 100 Pasta Places' for 2026
Five Chicago and one suburban pasta shop just ranked on Yelp's first-ever list of Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S., with one spot even cracking the top 20. The all-time list, revealed Tuesday, was com...
Oct 7, 2026
Accused Gunman in Sheridan Gorman Murder in Court
(CHICAGO) -- The illegal immigrant accused of murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected in court for a status hearing this morning in Chicago. Jose Medina, 26, a Venezuelan natio...
Oct 7, 2026
Chicago named Condé Nast Traveler's best big city for 10th year
Chicago has earned a familiar honor once again, marking an impressive 10-year run, and it's a distinction many residents won't find surprising. Chicago was once again named the Best Big City in the U....
Oct 7, 2026
Durty Nellie's closes after 54 years in Palatine
The iconic Irish pub and concert venue Durty Nellie's has closed after 54 years in the northwest suburbs. For generations of suburban music fans, Durty Nellie's offered something increasingly hard to ...
Oct 6, 2026
White Sox one win away from ALCS, could clinch at home for first time in 120 years
The Chicago White Sox bullpen once again held strong and the team's offense did just enough in a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The victory leaves the White Sox one win away from adva...
Oct 6, 2026 Oct 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) high-fives teammates after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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