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Thatcher Woods gathering airs concerns over lack of transparency from O’Hare Flyer group

Around 50 people trekked through Thatcher Woods on a cool, sunny autumn morning Saturday, Nov. 7 to hear several experts talk about the impact of the proposed O’Hare Flyer express train on local wildlife habitats and homeowners in River Forest and Forest Park.  . River Forest officials were watching...

Forest Park, IL · 20h
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Soul Train Awards Tape in Chicago for the First Time

The Soul Train Awards were taped in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 5, a first for the show. The ceremony took place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park. Anthony Anderson hosted. Stars walked a purple carpet before the taping began. The event returned after a two-year...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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These 12 Illinois Restaurants Make The List Of America’s 100 Best

Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.

Illinois · 2d

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This Illinois All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Has A Conveyor Belt And Unlimited Rolls

Real truffle on all-you-can-eat sushi sounds like a menu typo. At one new spot in Illinois, it’s the whole point. Plates glide past your table on a moving belt. Special orders zip over on a tiny bullet train, and robot servers roll in to help. I like how this...

Lombard, IL · 1d
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Axios Chicago

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Who's challenging whom for Chicago mayor?

The election season bloodsport known as petition objections began this week with accusations flying and rare challenges to a sitting Chicago mayor. Why it matters: This quadrennial process could greatly narrow the field of mayoral and aldermanic candidates. But it also reflects a legacy of complicated rules that appear designed to favor those with established campaign structures, making the challenges to Mayor Brandon Johnson all the more noteworthy. How it works: To enter the race, mayoral candidates need 12,500 valid signatures from registered voters who have not signed another mayoral candidate's petition. That's way more than New York (3,750) and Los Angeles (500). The big picture: Objectors have filed challenges against 12 of the 16 people seeking mayoral candidacy and at least eight current members of the Chicago City Council. The person filing the challenge often declines to reveal whether a candidate has backed the effort. Former State Sen. Rickey Hendon speaks at the Chicago Board of Elections Monday. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios The intrigue: Johnson is facing two challenges. One is led by former state Sen. Rickey Hendon, who the Sun-Times reports is working for candidate Willie Wilson . The other is from conservative group Chicago Flips Red, advised by

Chicago, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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JoBe Cerny, voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, dies at 78

The Chicago area native died on Friday, Oct. 30.

Chicago, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Winter weather advisory issued for parts of Chicago area, with wet, slushy snow ahead

The first winter weather alert of the season for the Chicago area is here, with snow and slushy conditions on the horizon and wind chills making it feel like temperatures are in the 20s after the sun goes down. According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory goes...

Cook County, IL · 1d

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‘Heartbreaking and entirely preventable’: Chicago-area man died after deportation, family attorney says

A Chicago area-man who had no criminal record and suffered from multiple chronic health conditions died shortly after a deportation flight to Pakistan, his lawyer said Tuesday. Sixty-one-year-old Ayaz Ahmed of Morton Grove was arrested in June by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and faced deportation for having an expired visa,...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake County, IN · 18h

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Fried Chicken Comes Out In Family-Style Platters At This Old Illinois Inn Off Route 66

Some of the best meals in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. Picture a modest roadside building, a gravel-and-asphalt lot, and then a plate of golden fried chicken that makes you forget every fast food stop you ever made. Add warm biscuits, sweet...

Willowbrook, IL · 2d

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IL: BOBCAT BECOMES WILDLIFE CENTER PATIENT

A young female bobcat that was found injured in DuPage County, Illinois is now being rehabilitated for release. ​THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Dupage County, IL · 2d

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Step Inside This Illinois Toy And Collectibles Shop Where Old Lunchboxes And Action Figures Bring Your Childhood Right Back

“May the toys be with you.” That’s the cheerful sign-off one Illinois collectibles shop uses whenever it thanks a customer for stopping by. I love that line, because it tells you exactly what kind of happy, slightly obsessed place this is. Its shelves hold Star Wars figures, Marvel Legends, Transformers, Funko Pops, model kits, and stacks of comics.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

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Lurie Children's expands to Chicago suburbs with new $480M hospital in Downers Grove

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has won state approval to build a proposed pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove, clearing a major hurdle for a project designed to bring specialized children’s care closer to families in the western suburbs. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the hospital’s Certificate of Need application, according to the hospital's announcement.

Downers Grove, IL · 2d

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Caputo rolling out burrata in smaller format

MELROSE PARK, ILL. — Caputo Cheese introduced a 2 oz burrata format for retail and foodservice customers, expanding its fresh mozzarella portfolio with a smaller, individual portion. The new product features a fresh mozzarella exterior filled with stracciatella, a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cream. Its smaller size offers...

Melrose Park, IL · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 2d

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Skokie Park District introduces a $53 million bond referendum

On Nov. 3rd, a $53 million referendum proposed by Skokie Park District will be on the voter ballot in Skokie. The proposal includes major renovations at Sports Park East and Channelside Park South, such as paths, green space, and new recreational facilities. The Skokie Park District plans to fund the...

Skokie, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Eastbound I-88 lanes blocked in western suburbs after rollover crash; heavy traffic expected

All eastbound lanes on the I-88 Reagan Memorial Tollway were blocked for hours Thursday morning in the western suburbs after a crash involving a semi and an SUV, with major backups expected for the morning commute. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on I-88...

Dupage County, IL · 1d

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Pollutants in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, the largest freshwater lake in the world, is known for its urban coastlines and stunning views; yet, the lake has been polluted with 11 million pounds of plastic from industries with plants along the lake. Chicagoland citizens consume large amounts of microplastics as a result of this plastic...

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Pickleball is a smashing success in Downers Grove

The squeak of shoes against the court floor gives way to the sharp pop of a paddle meeting a plastic ball. In a quick second, the pace of the rally has changed, forcing opponents to scramble towards the kitchen to keep the match alive. In the United States, pickleball is actively played by approximately 24.3 million people, a player base that has expanded about 700% since 2016 according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) 2026 Report.

Downers Grove, IL · 2d

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Cougars Snatch Victory in Highest Scoring Game in Program History

GREENVILLE, Ill. – In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men's basketball team took a road trip to face the Greenville University Panthers. It proved to be a game for the ages, marking the highest scoring game in program history, as the Cougars claimed victory in impressive fashion, 136-133. This is also the first time the Cougars have defeated the Panthers since 2023.

River Forest, IL · 1d