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A number of new Illinois laws and tax changes are set to take effect on July 1—including higher surcharges on everyday needs like gas. Here are the changes going into effect, plus how they could affect your daily life—a...
If you’ve been walking outside in Chicago, it’s best to turn around and head indoors. The air quality in Chicago is among the worst in the world, primarily due to smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting south and c...
A major ownership shake-up could be on the horizon for the Chicago White Sox. The iconic South Side franchise has announced a new investment agreement that may lead to a new White Sox owner in the coming years. The&hell...
There is some concerning news coming from the southwest suburbs: the current water source, a nearly century-old aquifer, is rapidly depleting and will no longer be able to meet demand by 2030. This situation has prompte...
Attention, Daddy Gang members! Alex Cooper is coming to Chicago for the 4th of July weekend and taking over the Friendly Confines! Starting on July 5th, the Unwell founder will be hosting an exclusive 21+ one-night part...
A new list from U.S. News & World Report ranks the best places to live in Illinois for 2025-26, and the top spot will surprise you. According to the report, Arlington Heights, located in the northwest Chicago suburb...
Long before tavern-style pizza became the popular choice, Washington Gardens had already built a loyal following for its simple yet perfect thin-crust pie. Established in 1932 by the Scornavacco family in Highwood, Wash...
Savor the sweet smells of BBQ wafting down the streets at Ribfest Chicago this weekend, a three-day festival featuring over 20 food vendors, all focused on ribs! Ribfest Chicago will have delicious offerings from top BB...
Chicago could see severe weather late Tuesday evening following a several days of hazy skies due to wildfire smoke filtering down from the Canadian prairies. Storms likely late Tuesday evening According to the…...
Chicago blues is an electric blues style that was heavily influenced by the Mississippi bluesmen who traveled to Chicago in the early 1940s, and swaying to the rhythm of the blues is a rite of passage for Chicagoans. Fo...
