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Popular suburban amphitheatre damaged by fierce storms
The Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in the southwest Chicago suburb of Tinley Park was damaged when severe storms blasted through the area on Tuesday. Video from CBS Skywatch showed debris all over the fi...
Aug 12, 2026
Sean Duffy Son in Law Wins in Wisconsin Primary
(Hayward, WI) -- Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, has won the Republican Party's nomination in Wisconsin's 7t...
Aug 12, 2026
Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of more storms
With more rain expected in the Chicago area this week, residents are being asked to use less water by delaying showers, running dishwashers less frequently, and more. According to the Metropolitan Wat...
Aug 11, 2026
White Sox to giveaway 'Pope hats' to all fans at Rate Field game Tuesday
Chicago White Sox fans will have a chance to add a one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia to their collection on Tuesday: a "Pope hat." The team is giving away limited-edition hats during Tuesday's game a...
Aug 11, 2026
AAA: Register Your Catalytic Converter
(CHICAGO) -- AAA is hosting a free catalytic converter theft prevention event on Saturday, August 15 at its Vernon Hills AAA Car Care Plus facility - 1680 N Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills from 8:30am ...
Aug 10, 2026
Dave Grohl popped into a popular Chicago pub ahead of Foo Fighters show at Soldier Field
Before taking the stage at Soldier Field, Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl popped into a popular Chicago pub alongside fellow drummer Charlie Benante on Friday. Grohl and Benante were photographed ou...
Aug 10, 2026 Foo Fighters, pictured at the Sea Hear Now festival in 2023 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is among the headliners for the 2026 edition of Welcome to Rockville at Daytona International Speedway.
White Sox retire No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén
The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guilln, who skippered the team that won the 2005 World Series title, in a ceremony before Saturday's game against the Cle...
Aug 10, 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
Dozens of Decomposing Bodies Found At Funeral Home
(CHICAGO) -- A funeral director's license has been temporarily suspended after state officials alleged multiple bodies, as many as 50, were kept unrefrigerated in deplorable conditions at a Southeast ...
Aug 07, 2026
Six Flags Great America announces new Camp Timber Trail adventure area, featuring 9 attractions, coming in 2027
Six Flags Great America will soon debut Camp Timber Trail, an all-new woodsy-themed family adventure area in north suburban Gurnee. Camp Timber Trail will feature nine attractions, with three all-new ...
Aug 07, 2026
Riot Fest releases 2026 daily schedule
Riot Fest announced its daily schedule on Thursday. Twenty One Pilots headlines the Riot Stage Friday against Iggy Pop on the Rise Stage and GWAR on the Radical Stage. Tool headlines the Riot Stage Sa...
Aug 07, 2026
