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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 ...
18h ago 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 ...
18h ago 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...
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Future White Sox Owner Unveils Plans For South Loop Stadium As Part Of New 'Railyards' Development
The prospective owner of the White Sox unveiled on Saturday preliminary plans for a new South Loop stadium as part of a massive redevelopment of Amtrak facilities that could also include housing and h...
Sep 09, 2026
Service Members Remembered Through Portraits
(CHICAGO) -- This Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00AM in the lobby of the Daley Civic Center Building, officials will open the Portrait of a Soldier Remembrance memorial to honor the lives of the more ...
Sep 09, 2026
The road ahead for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Where will they end the season?
The Chicago Cubs have a strong advantage in the National League wild card race, holding a big lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres with just 18 games remaining in the regular season...
Sep 08, 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
Higher Fuel Costs This Labor Day Weekend
(CHICAGO) -- AAA Chicago reports that current market trends suggest motorists will pay more than they did a year ago this Labor Day weekend. The national average price of gasoline on Labor Day 2025 wa...
Sep 04, 2026
Giordano's is releasing a limited-edition Great Chicago Fire-inspired pizza
Deep dish fans, this one is for you. Giordano's and viral Chicago-based food creator Adam Witt are teaming up for the ultimate limited-time deep dish collab-the "Great Chicago Fire Pizza." The special...
Sep 04, 2026 Stuffed deep-dish pizza at Giordano's
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Chicago Cubs to release new rom-com filmed at Wrigley Field: 'Nine Innings to Love'
From stealing bases to stealing hearts, the Chicago Cubs are getting into the content game. The baseball team just announced the upcoming release of "Nine Innings to Love," a scripted rom-com series t...
Sep 04, 2026 Apr 8, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; A general wide view of Gallagher Way during the seventh inning during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
IDPH Responds to Measles Outbreak Downstate
(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is responding to an outbreak of measles in Douglas County involving at least four cases. IDPH is working with local health departments to ...
Sep 03, 2026
