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Taste of Chicago 2026 returns to Grant Park this week | What to know
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Taste of Chicago starts Wednesday in Grant Park. It runs through Sunday with many of the city's top restaurants offering samples. Admission to the festival in Grant Park is free a...
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USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium in round of 16
Even with Folarin Balogun back up front, the United States men's national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16 again. It was a meek ending to a monthlong surge for the U.S., as Belgium...
3h ago Fan zone watch party of the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina game at Quincy Square in Bremerton, Wash. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
USMNT takes on Belgium in World Cup Round of 16 knockout match
Monday night's matchup in Seattle has the potential to be one of the biggest in U.S. men's national team history. The U.S. was already faced with a major opportunity, entering the World Cup round of 1...
Jul 06, 2026 Fan zone watch party of the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina game at Quincy Square in Bremerton, Wash. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Navy Pier officials 'disappointed' after fog impacts Fourth of July fireworks
Navy Pier officials say they are "disappointed" after fog impacted the visibility of a massive Fourth of July fireworks display on Saturday, but they're offering residents an interesting freebie as a ...
Jul 06, 2026
Chicago airports expect record-breaking July Fourth travel in 2026
Chicago airports expect to break travel records during the July Fourth holiday weekend, and passengers were already lining up at security Wednesday morning. The Chicago Department of Aviation said the...
Jul 02, 2026
The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advances to play Belgium
It's never easy, especially in the knockout rounds of the World Cup, but the USA did it. So, what now? The USA will play at 8 p.m. ET on July 6 against Belgium at Seattle's Lumen Field, the scene of t...
Jul 02, 2026
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire area
With heat index values surpassing 100 degrees and expected to persist, an extreme heat warning remains in effect through 12 a.m. on Thursday. As the brutal temperatures continue, some residents are ma...
Jul 01, 2026
Italian beef pizza is back at Wrigley Field this summer-for one week only
When one thinks of Chicago, there are two foods that likely come to mind-pan pizza and Italian beef. Now, two of the Windy City's most iconic brands are bringing back a snack collab that combines both...
Jun 30, 2026
Taste of Chicago 2026: Street closures begin in Grant Park
The Taste of Chicago returns July 8 and preparations are getting underway. Street closures are scheduled to start Monday. -Monday, June 29 at 6:00 a.m. (curb lanes only) Columbus from Monroe to Balbo ...
Jun 30, 2026
Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was un...
Jun 29, 2026 Mar 27, 2006; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher (12) AJ Pierzynski doubles against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at HoHoKam Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Rick Scuteri
