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A recent study has confirmed what drivers in already know—Our city has some of the worst traffic in the world. The Windy City ranked third among the across the globe, surpassed only by Istanbul and New York City, ac...
The are honoring former point guard Derrick Rose, a.k.a "D Rose", with a new interactive fan experience and appreciation night. Saturday, January 4 is officially Derrick Rose Night at the United Center, as the Bull...
A local farm is offering a sustainable option for this post-holiday season, while helping to feed some furry friends in the process! The Urban Growers Collective is currently accepting leftover trees at its Southsid...
After an unseasonably mild December, could be in for some frigid cold temps in the new year. According to multiple reports, the infamous polar vortex phenomenon is poised to bring colder-than-average temps and snow...
Traveling along the Chicago Skyway Toll will cost drivers more beginning on January 1, 2025. According to the Skyway, tolls on all vehicles will increase in the new year. Toll increases are as follows: Two...
The holidays are winding down, and for many of us that means leftover Christmas trees and lots of trash to get rid of. Chicagoans can reduce their carbon footprint by sustainably disposing of their Christmas trees wi...
taxpayers could be eligible for as much as $1400 in unclaimed COVID-19 relief funds, courtesy of a stimulus package being rolled out by the IRS next year. The IRS announced Friday that it will disperse $2.4 billion...
Illinois' population grew significantly in 2024 after several years of decline, according to data recently released by the US Census Bureau. The data found that the Midwest experienced an overall population gain of 4...
The Chicago White Sox's home base is no more—the stadium will simply be known as "Rate Field" next season. The team announced the news in a video posted to Tuesday, the decision following a rebrand of the team's spon...
The long-neglected in Logan Square is getting a major facelift after sitting vacant for more than a decade along Milwaukee Avenue. An overhaul of The Congress has been in the works for years, but faced setbacks stem...