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Could be in our future? In the November election, seven counties in Illinois voted in favor of a ballot initiative to explore secession. According to the county clerks' offices, these counties are Iroquois, Calhoun, Cl...
Bonyeon is widely recognized as one of the most luxurious restaurants in Chicago, and it holds the distinction of being the city’s . The high-end, multi-course menu highlights the nuances of various beef cuts, intricate...
The votes are in and has a new fleet of named snowplows! The Department of Streets and Sanitation has selected six winning entries from its annual "You Name a Snow Plow" contest, according to ABC Chicago. voter...
The NFL 2024 season was disappointing for most fans, with the team finishing with a 5-12 record and the firing of yet another head coach, Matt Eberflus, among other issues. However, the future for the Bears doesn’t loo...
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect in for the second consecutive day, as frigid air sends temperatures plunging into the negatives across the region. Temperatures hovered around -7 degrees Tuesday morning, with a...
Coyote chaos has officially descended on , with the furry creatures popping up in several surprising locations around the city over the past week. One coyote made headlines on Monday, January 13, after entering an Al...
If you’ve walked past 700 N Clark, you might have noticed an empty storefront where Etta in used to be before it closed early last year. If you're like many others, you've been hoping for a new establishment to take it...
This winter is all about prioritizing health—reducing alcohol consumption and enjoying , spending less time lounging perenially on the couch, and getting in touch creatively. However, searching for activities can be dau...
"GYATT", "BICHIN", and "HOKTUAH" are just several of the hundreds of vanity in 2024. The Illinois Secretary of State's office released its annual report on rejected vanity license plates late last week, providing a...
Chicago's silliest winter tradition, the annual is back for its third edition, and voting is now open! The contest has been narrowed down to fifty finalists, with top entries like "Adler Plowatarium", "The Salt Shed...