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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...
Following multiple revisions and weeks of deliberation, has approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget for the 2025 fiscal year, just weeks before the end-of-year deadline for negotiations. Johnson Scraps Property Tax ...
In a city filled with a myriad of shops, we are often drawn to finding high-quality clothing at a fraction of its original cost— stores, , or sample sales. However, one place stands out above the rest, often drawing a l...
The busy Christmas travel season is in full swing , and Chicago is set to welcome a record-breaking number of travelers to its airports this . Here's everything to know to stay prepared and stress-fre...
Chicagoans woke up to foggy conditions Monday morning, thanks to a sudden spike in temperatures after last week's arctic blast. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a for the Chicago region effective until 11am...