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This Chicago neighborhood is among the most moved-to zip codes in the U.S.
A recent study from platform MovingPlaces has ranked a Chicago neighborhood among the Hottest ZIP Codes in America. Here's a look at the data. Chicago's 60657 ZIP code ranked in the top 10 on MovingPl...
Sep 29, 2026
Case Keenum turns back clock as Bears blow out Eagles Monday night
It was a quarterbacking masterclass by Case Keenum, as he helped the Chicago Bears to a blowout 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Starting for the first time since the 2023 seaso...
Sep 29, 2026 Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) reacts after a first down was made by running back D'Andre Swift (not pictured) during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Woman Killed in Wrong Way Crash
(CHICAGO) -- Lake Shore Drive was shut down for most of the morning commute Monday after a 35-year-old woman was killed after being hit head-on by a wrong-way driver. Police say the incident happened ...
Sep 28, 2026
Chicago baseball history made as Cubs, Sox clinch playoff spots within minutes
Chicago baseball history was made as both the Cubs and White Sox clinched playoff spots within minutes of each other Thursday. It marks the first time the two teams have ever clinched on the same day....
Sep 25, 2026 Pete Crow-Armstrong
Energy Assistance Becomes Available as Cool Temps Move In
(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income...
Sep 25, 2026
Tylenol Murders Remain Unsolved
(CHICAGO) -- A mysterious man who died of cyanide poisoning inside an Idaho church more than four decades ago has finally been identified and investigators say his past raises questions about a possib...
Sep 24, 2026
Bally's confirms Chicago casino remains on track for early 2027 opening
Bally's Corp. said construction of its permanent Chicago casino is continuing, with the $1.7 billion project still on track to open in early 2027. Chairman Soo Kim and Wanda Wilson, who leads the Ball...
Sep 24, 2026
MLB playoff picture: The White Sox and Cubs could make history this week
The Cubs and White Sox could potentially make Chicago baseball history this week as the MLB playoff picture grows clearer. Both the Cubs and White Sox will have opportunities to clinch playoff spots i...
Sep 24, 2026 Aug 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) gestures to the fans after his walk-off two-run home run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the tenth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Where Illinois schools ranked on US News & World Report's list of 2027 Best Colleges
Two Chicago area schools landed in the top 10 on US News & World Report's ranking of "Best Colleges" in the US for 2027, with several other Illinois universities also ranking high on the list. The...
Sep 23, 2026
One of the final festivals of the season, Clark Street Live this weekend
For two days this fall, Clark Street Live transforms Wrigleyville into a destination for live music, neighborhood bars, local restaurants, and everything that makes the neighborhood one of Chicago's m...
Sep 23, 2026
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From new cars to classic cars, from racing to technology, the DriveChicago radio show delivers a lively and frank discussion of everything automotive. DriveChicago delivers dynamic coverage of the automotive industry including new-vehicle reviews, in-dept...
