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Big news in the sports betting world, specifically in Chicago. DraftKings announced today that it will be closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field, just two years after its launch. According t...
An exciting lineup of live performances is officially scheduled at the newly constructed Hollywood Casino Aurora, which is set to celebrate its grand opening next month. It will kick off with multi-pla...
An eel in the Chicago River? Yup, you heard that right. One local fisherman's catch from the murky depths is making big waves across the Windy City. Here's the science behind the discovery and what...
A university in Chicago is joining other top institutions in offering free tuition for undergraduate students from families earning under $250,000 a year. If you are considering applying to the Univers...
Looking for a new pastry spot to try this weekend in Chicago? You might want to consider this local French patisserie that was named among the best in the nation! Verzênay Chicago was just featured...
A West Town favorite, Do Division Street Fest is officially returning at the end of the month—expect three days of live music, local vendors, fashion, food, and family-friendly programming along Division ...
Just north of Chicago is a towering 19th-century lighthouse that overlooks the crashing waves of Lake Michigan, and it feels entirely unexpected for the Midwest. While the Grosse Point Lighthouse is no...
When you wander the Chicago streets, one thing there is no shortage of is street art—alley walls and sides of buildings are covered in complex murals. Yet the creators painting these brick murals share...
Are you a regular speeder? You might not like what Illinois lawmakers have in store for you. According to NBC Chicago, lawmakers are discussing legislation that would require chronic speeders to instal...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its latest climate predictions for the remainder of 2026, suggesting a strong El Niño pattern in the Northern Hemisphere. But wha...