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2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal revealed. Here's what it looks like
The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal has been revealed and this year's design pays tribute to an iconic sight along the route. The medal was revealed Monday, with this year's design featuri...
Sep 15, 2026
Riot Fest Returns To Chicago This Weekend. Here's What You Need To Know
Riot Fest is back this weekend, bringing three days of alternative, metal and punk rock to Douglass Park. The music fest is entering its 21st year in Chicago. It runs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday at ...
Sep 15, 2026
An IMAX theater is coming to downtown Chicago
Plans are underway for the addition of IMAX capabilities to a popular movie theater in downtown Chicago, city records show. Chicago building permit records indicate that one of the auditoriums at AMC ...
Sep 14, 2026
Bears' offense makes statement with 'amazing' 59-point opener
Ben Johnson didn't just set a lofty goal for his Chicago Bears' offense this offseason. He set a historic one, saying he believes it can be the highest-scoring unit in NFL history. On Sunday, the Bear...
Sep 14, 2026
Chicago Mayor Seeks Re-election
(CHICAGO) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that he will seek re-election, ending months of speculation in the media. Johnson had the full support of the Chicago Teachers Union during his first r...
Sep 14, 2026
Chicago-area ceremonies honor lives lost in 9/11 as US marks 25 years since the attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday's milest...
Sep 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls to honor Stacey King with jersey tribute, celebration night at United Center
The Chicago Bulls announced their plans Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Stacey King throughout the 2026-27 season According to the announcement, the team's uniform will feature a band with th...
Sep 11, 2026
University of Illinois announces record enrollment year for 3rd year in a row
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is welcoming a record-breaking class for the 2026 fall semester. https://youtu.be/_NqYxzvWkWM?si=F7TNrBqq8b1Pzqjx University officials confirmed that 9,332 ...
Sep 10, 2026 The Wisconsin State Capitol near the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Contest open to name big boulder dug up at O'Hare International Airport
The Chicago Department of Aviation is holding a contest to name a boulder found under O'Hare International Airport during construction work. https://youtube.com/shorts/4xBsH0DO8Qo?si=gCxV_QewTdOOzBFq ...
Sep 10, 2026 A Delta airplane takes off at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, which expects to exceed 3 million passengers this year keeps growing. In the Summer of 2025, with added gates, restaurants, parking and more by the end of the year, the international hub adds modern features visitors come back to again.
Legislative IG Resigns
(Springfield, IL) -- Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey announced he will resign amid criticism of his handling of sexual harassment investigations. House Republicans are now calling for r...
Sep 10, 2026
