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Hodgkins, IL · Lifestyle

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This 13-Mile Illinois Trail Is The Closest Thing To Walking Through A Bob Ross Painting

If Bob Ross had ever decided to paint a trail instead of a mountain, he probably would have painted something that looks a lot like the North Shore Channel Trail in Skokie, Illinois. Happy little sculptures, happy little waterways, happy little wildflowers growing right up to the edge of the...

Skokie, IL · 1d

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Guitar Legend Muriel Anderson Returns to Downers Grove Two Days After Thanksgiving

National guitar champion Muriel Anderson is bringing her annual Saturday-after-Thanksgiving concert back to Downers Grove, with the show set for Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at First Congregational UCC. This year's special guest is international fingerstyle guitar champion Christie Lenée, who joins Anderson for an evening billed as featuring music from all over the world, homemade baked goods, hot apple cider and a guitar giveaway.

Downers Grove, IL · 21h

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Skip The Chains And Bite Into Arizona’s Best Italian Beef Sandwich At This No-Frills Deli

There’s a strip mall in Scottsdale that looks completely ordinary from the outside, and that’s exactly the kind of place that tends to hide the best food. Guido’s Chicago Meats and Deli is that place, and it’s been quietly making believers out of skeptics one sandwich at a time.

Scottsdale, AZ · 1d

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Chicagoans Keep Coming Back For The German Potato Salad At This Old-School Lincoln Square Restaurant

A side dish of potato salad keeps pulling Chicagoans back to one old-school German spot. Not a giant burger, not a flashy dessert. Potato salad. This place has been serving traditional German fare for more than five decades. That’s over five decades of schnitzel, sausages, and plates built for cold Illinois nights. The menu reads like a trip to Bavaria without the long flight.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Kentucky pastor describes stressful trip home after nationwide flight grounding

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Pikeville pastor traveling home from Chicago found himself searching for a hotel room after flights were grounded nationwide Friday, leaving him uncertain when he would make it back to Kentucky. Larry Penix, pastor at Salem Gospel Fellowship and director of chaplain services at Pikeville Medical...

Pikeville, KY · 2h

Block Club Chicago

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Palmer Square Park’s ‘Helping Hand’ Sculpture Removed — But Neighbors Hope To Bring It Back

LOGAN SQUARE — For eight years, the big white hand sculpture seen at Palmer Square Park was a neighborhood symbol and became synonymous with the park’s identity. But last weekend, the “Helping Hand” sculpture was removed by artist Carrie Fischer, much to the dismay of neighbors. During the takedown, dozens of neighbors asked Fischer why she was removing the sculpture, she said.

Chicago, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Sunday Brunch: Big Jones in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood serves up Southern-style cooking

Big Jones, located at 5347 North Clark Street, has been serving up Southern cuisine in the Andersonville neighborhood on Chicago's North Side since 2008.

Chicago, IL · 6h

WGN News

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3 Lucky Day Lotto players win $300K jackpot prize

CHICAGO — A handful of lucky Illinois Lottery players are rolling into the weekend with a few extra dollars in their pockets after hitting the jackpot during Wednesday evening’s Lucky Day Lotto drawing. According to officials from the Illinois Lottery, three lucky players struck the $300,000 jackpot during the Wednesday night Lucky Day Lotto drawing […]

Chicago, IL · 2d

Axios Chicago

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Alley cafes and plants in the Pedway: 3 ideas to transform Chicago's State Street

From more green space to interactive installations, three winning proposals reimagine what could make Chicago's State Street "that great street" once again. Why it matters: The plans could help breathe new life into a part of the Loop that was once a retail, cultural and social attraction. Driving the news: The Chicago Architectural Club, World Business Chicago and other civic organizations on Wednesday announced the winners of this year's Burnham Prize . Context: In April, the groups called for ideas for "The Future of State" — ways to make State Street a vibrant, inviting and modern urban center. Zoom in: The three winning projects take different approaches to best utilize what already exists along State Street, as well as what new infrastructure is needed. Thickness: From Corridor to Urban Field focuses on the spaces between the buildings. It would turn parking lots into green space, alleys and the Pedway into spots to meet and drink and build elevated walkways to move through the Loop. Unlocking State Street centers on the Chicago Federal Center block, a Mies van der Rohe-designed complex surrounded by Dearborn, Clark and Adams Streets and Jackson Boulevard. The plan would move the security barriers that exist around

Chicago, IL · 3d

NBC Chicago

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‘KPop Demon Hunters' is going on tour. Here's when it's coming to Chicago

The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” will be embarking on a world tour next year, and it includes a stop in Chicago. Featuring superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey, the Golden World Tour is billed as a first-of-its-kind live K-pop concert experience inspired by the Netflix film, which has become the streaming service’s most popular movie of all time.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Morton Arboretum’s 14th ‘Illumination’ aglow with northern lights

The Morton Arboretum puts nature in a new light this holiday season with its 14th year of Illumination. “It’s definitely The post Morton Arboretum’s 14th ‘Illumination’ aglow with northern lights appeared first on NCTV17 .

Lisle, IL · 2d

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'Very Sassy' Bobcat Recovers at Illinois' DuPage Wildlife Center

Among the nearly 200 species cared for at a wildlife hospital in Glen Ellyn, a bobcat is an unusual patient. The DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center took in the injured animal this month after a likely collision with a vehicle near downstate Oregon, Illinois ([1]). The cat’s arrival marks a notable moment for a center that

Glen Ellyn, IL · 1d

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Chicago rap star Chief Keef finally plays Milwaukee for tour finale

To his fans, and close followers of hip-hop the past 15 years, Chief Keef is a superstar who didn’t get the chance to be a superstar. A pioneer of Chicago’s gritty drill scene in the early 2010s chronicling the hardships of the city’s South Side, the now 31-year-old rapper born Keith Cozart had a seismic impact on where hip-hop headed. Keef’s sound was not just a key inspiration for massive, arena-and-festival packing stars like Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert, but on entire regional scenes. The DIY viral videos Keef made early in his career - even while under house arrest as a teen - became a blueprint for Milwaukee rappers who followed his example and regularly scored millions of YouTube views for their videos, leading to more national recognition and acclaim for Milwaukee rap than ever before. But as popular as Keef’s music has been - DJs still hype hip-hop concert crowds with early 2010s hits “Love Sosa” and “I Don’t Like” - Keef himself didn’t become a hot touring act. Supporters argue he was shunned by Chicago officials in part for his music’s alleged promotion of gang violence. He was unable to headline a big city show until

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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7 Chicago Foods You Need to Try at Least Once (Beyond Deep-Dish Pizza)

Ask a Chicagoan where they actually eat and the answer rarely involves a knife and fork. It usually involves a paper bag, a cash-only counter, and a very specific way of ordering. These seven places keep coming up in local roundups, review sites, and Reddit threads. Each one comes with...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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CELESTIA brings an immersive spectacle of light and music to Lincoln Park

Chicago audiences will have a new reason to step inside one of the city’s most beautiful churches this holiday season. CELESTIA, an immersive experience combining 360-degree projection mapping, orchestral music and storytelling, makes its Chicago debut Nov. 20 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Lincoln Park, transforming the historic sanctuary into a sweeping canvas of light, color and sound.

Chicago, IL · 23h

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Johnnie’s Beef In Elmwood Park Still Makes Locals Wait In Line For Italian Ice

Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain little walls and hand-lettered signs you could drive past a hundred times. I almost did, until I noticed a line of people stretching out the door on a random weeknight. My stomach decided before my brain did, and I pulled...

Elmwood Park, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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'Windy City Weekend' previews Mag Mile Lights Festival

With Ryan Chiaverini out preparing for the CMA Awards red carpet, friend of the show Cody LaGrow stepped in to co-host this week's "Windy City Weekend."

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Dough, Drips, & Drinks on Dec 8, 2026

Join us on Tuesday, December 8, from 4:30–7:00 PM at Home Run Inn Pizza for a fun evening of networking, great conversations, and making new connections!. We're excited to partner with Absolute Integrated Healthcare, the sponsor of this event, to bring our business community together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Bolingbrook, IL · 20h

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7 Chicago Bakeries and Shops Taking Thanksgiving Pie Orders in 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the best pie orders close well before the holiday. One deadline lands tomorrow. These seven shops have posted their 2026 details. Prices and dates are the latest published figures, so check the shop before you pay. Brown Sugar Bakery. This Chatham bakery has a...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Hyde Park Herald

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Ja’ Grill closes Harper Court restaurant after 11 years in Hyde Park

Ja’ Grill, the Jamaican restaurant and bar that has anchored Harper Court since 2014, closed last week after 19 years in business. The restaurant, located at 1510 E. Harper Court, announced the closure in an Instagram post Oct. 28 and stayed open during regular hours through its final week. When the Herald visited on closing night, the restaurant was jam-packed.

Chicago, IL · 2d