Tag Archives: WLS-AM
Chicago Steakhouse Brings Back 1941 Menu Items
Chicagoan devotees of retro Italian-American cuisine, rejoice. In celebration of its 85th anniversary as a Windy City Institution, Gene & Georgetti - one of the absolute best steakhouses in the Ch...
Aug 06, 2026
Ducky Derby set to splash down in Chicago River Thursday for Special Olympics Illinois
Thousands of rubber ducks will race down the Chicago River Thursday. The annual Ducky Derby is back to support Special Olympics Illinois. You can buy a duck at Pioneer Court at 10 a.m. until they sell...
Aug 06, 2026
Thunderbirds to return to Chicago's Air and Water Show for second year straight
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return for a second consecutive year to this month's Air and Water Show in Chicago, the city's cultural affairs department announced Monday. Historically, the Thun...
Aug 05, 2026
The Midwest's longest multi-level go-kart track is coming to the Chicago suburbs
A sprawling 90,000-square-foot entertainment facility housing the longest multi-level go-kart track in the Midwest is in the works in the Chicago suburbs. RPM Raceway, an "ageless interactive entertai...
Aug 03, 2026
Lollapalooza wraps up after muddy weekend, weather delays
After four days of massive crowds enjoying music in Grant Park, Lollapalooza came to a close on Sunday night. Rain boots happened to be a trending accessory at this year's festival after showers soake...
Aug 03, 2026
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB 2427 into law, which bans cellphones in public schools statewide. The goal of the new law is to remove distractions from classrooms. https://youtu.be/tqvMyui5qv8?...
Jul 29, 2026
Expected street, sidewalk closures for Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza is once again set to take center stage in Chicago's Grant Park, with street and sidewalk closures in place for one of the city's biggest festivals. From July 30 to Aug. 2, the annual extr...
Jul 29, 2026
Chicago is finally getting an official Italian Beef Festival and it debuts next week
Italian beef fans, get ready to celebrate: Chicago is getting its first ever Italian Beef Festival (finally). The annual Jeff Fest in Jefferson Park is officially rebranding, and the inaugural Chicago...
Jul 28, 2026
White Sox add Muneshot Sushi Push-Pop to concessions menu in honor of Japanese rookie slugger
"Buy me some peanuts ... and sushi pops?" In an alternate world, one in which the writers of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" didn't attend their first-ever baseball game until going to Rate Field this w...
Jul 28, 2026 Jul 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Lollapalooza adding THC drinks to its menu
Something new is happening at Lollapalooza this year. THC beverages will be on the menu. https://youtu.be/gK58LAM7hKo?is=fw_aPZwx9cYjL_8v Anyone 21 or older can drink a 12-ounce Seorita margarita in s...
Jul 27, 2026
