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Bears leaders meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker's staff on push for Arlington Heights stadium deal
The clock is ticking for the Chicago Bears, who are running out of time to decide if they will continue to play in Illinois or cross the border into Indiana. https://youtu.be/yMhypaPijzc?si=-LYTqL5B77...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 16, 2026
Nothing Found After Bomb Threat At New Lenox Home
(New Lenox, IL) -- The New Lenox Police Department responded to a reported bomb threat at a private residence located on Sojourn Road on Wednesday at 6:29 p.m. Media reports identify the home as the r...
Nick Gale Apr 16, 2026
Falsifying Time, Drinking on the Job, Latest OIG Findings
(CHICAGO) -- The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General' latest Quarterly Report has found several infractions. This quarter, OIG reported an investigation in which the Chicago Police Department ...
Nick Gale Apr 15, 2026

Gallagher Way announces 2026 summer events
Gallagher Way announced their 2026 summer lineup Tuesday. The Budweiser Concert Series is back with performances by Mayday Parade, OK Go and Guster. Mayday Parade performs on May 17, Ok Go performs on...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 15, 2026 Apr 8, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; A general wide view of Gallagher Way during the seventh inning during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Where to score deals and discounts on food for Tax Day in and around Chicago
For most, the stress of Tax Day outweighs any satisfaction of checking something off the annual to-do list. Many restaurants are offering discounts in honor of Tax Day to soften the blow to your bank ...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 15, 2026

A Chicago Fan's Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Concerts Are Now Online
The music collection of a 59-year-old Chicago man who attended more than 10,000 concerts and recorded them on cassette tapes is slowly being digitized and released online for free. Like many GenX kids...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 14, 2026

Navy Pier will have fireworks on Fourth of July holiday
One of Chicago's greatest attractions will host a fireworks display downtown to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Navy Pier announced on Monday that its 2026 Independence Day fireworks display will ...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 14, 2026
U.S. to Police Strait of Hormuz
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- President Donald J. Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM set to begin implementation at 9 A.M. Chicago time Monday. The moves follow col...
Nick Gale Apr 13, 2026

O'Hare among the Top 10 US Airports for Food and Drink
Airports have evolved far beyond their reputation as places to simply pass through. Across the country, terminals are embracing food as a defining part of the travel experience, partnering with hometo...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 13, 2026

White Sox to retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 in August ceremony
The Chicago White Sox will honor 2005 World Series-winning Manager Ozzie Guilln on Saturday, August 8, by retiring his uniform No. 13 during a special tribute before the first pitch vs. Cleveland at 6...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 13, 2026 Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Former manager Ozzie Guillen addresses fans at the podium as the 2005 World Series Chicago White Sox are honored prior to a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images







