Chicago festival grounds proposal raises questions over benefits

(The Center Square) – Chicago voters overwhelmingly voted Tuesday in support of a permanent festival grounds for the city in a non-binding ballot question. While there was support, the question may have left some with more questions about the proposal. The question, which asked if it should have its own festival grounds on publicly owned land, didn't advise voters of a location, costs to the city’s taxpayers or when planning would begin. Alderman Nicole Lee, the councilwoman behind the ballot question, said a festival site would help shift the delay and closure of public parks after events like Lollapalooza or Riot Fest. After a particularly rainy Riot Fest concluded in Douglass Park, neighborhood residents complained the park’s grass had been entirely killed and the park was mainly a field of mud. Residents complain each year that the festival ruins the park, but Riot Fest’s organizers say they bear the costs of restoring the park. This year, restoration began two days after the festival concluded, and the festival’s founder, “Riot” Mike Petryshyn said it cost them between $400,000 and $600,000. One co-owner of the independently owned music venue Bookclub in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood, Nick Heineman, raised questions in a video

Heading South for the Winter? The Ultimate Snowbird Checklist Before You Leave Home

Being a fully remote worker means that I don’t have to spend the winter freezing in Chicago. Instead, I trade the Chicago cold for southern sunshine. But leaving home for... The post Heading South for the Winter? The Ultimate Snowbird Checklist Before You Leave Home appeared first on She Buys Travel .

Gibsons Tavern offers a first look at its new Fulton Market destination

Chicago's restaurant scene is about to get another heavyweight addition. Gibsons Restaurant Group is bringing its signature hospitality and a fresh interpretation of the American tavern to Fulton Market with the debut of Gibsons Tavern, a sprawling 15,000-square-foot restaurant at 925 W. Fulton Market. A press preview earlier this week offered a first look inside the highly anticipated new destination ahead of its Nov. 17 opening.

Pritzker pauses events next week for medical procedure

Governor JB Pritzker will pause his events next week so he can recover from a medical procedure, his office said Friday.

Hononegah's Playoff Run Comes to an End with 38-13 Loss at the Hands of Fenwick

Hononegah’s postseason journey came to a halt on Saturday afternoon as the Indians dropped a 38-13 decision to Fenwick in the second round of the IHSA Class 6A playoffs. The Indians struggled to contain an explosive Fenwick passing attack led by quarterback Myles Hill, who put on a stellar performance through the air. Hononegah fought until the final whistle, highlighted by explosive plays on special teams and late-game scores, but the early deficit proved too steep to overcome.

Chicago Sunday forecast calls for plenty of sunshine, warmer temps

The Chicago area will see slightly warmer conditions on Sunday, along with plenty of sunshine on a picturesque Bears gameday. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, temperatures are expected to rise quickly thanks to the sunshine, with highs rising above their seasonal averages and into the upper-50s across the region.

The Tangy Dipping Sauce You'll Find At The Best Chicken Shops In Chicago

Chicago may be famous for pizza and hot dogs, but residents also love a sweet, tangy dipping sauce on their chicken. Learn about this Windy City favorite.

UChicago Hires First Banned Books Scholar As Challenges Hit Near-Record High

Dulcey Hunter spent more than two decades teaching middle and high school students in Florida before trading the classroom for a research post at one of the country's most prominent universities. This fall, she became the University of Chicago's first Banned Books Postdoctoral Scholar, a newly created role dedicated to studying how book bans affect the people living through them.

Chicagoland parking workers end strike before Bears game

CHICAGO - Nearly 1,200 union parking workers throughout Chicagoland agreed to a new five-year contract on Saturday, Nov. 7, ending their four-day labor strike. Parking strike ends before Bears v. Buccaneers game. Big picture view:. On Tuesday, parking workers in the Teamsters Local 727 launched a strike after voting down...

9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows

Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...

PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

Positive Injury Update Comes Just In Time for Kentucky Basketball

Kentucky men’s basketball has plenty to prove this season. A showdown in Chicago with #17 Kansas, part of Tuesday’s Champions Classic, will tell us a lot about the Wildcats. Heading into the matchup, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope will want every weapon at his disposal. Fortunately for the...

Weekend Break: The Goddess & Grocer

CHICAGO — Looking for some exotic flavors to spice up your weekend? A locally owned cafe and food market with a globally inspired menu could offer the perfect escape. The Goddess and Grocer is a Chicago-based specialty food market that blends a neighborhood café with a curated marketplace. The Goddess and Grocer has three locations […]

Illinois Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Illinois prepares for icy roads, snow and earlier darkness.

19 Everyday Illinois Dog Routines That Change Between Chicago And Farm Country

Illinois is one state, but a dog’s day can look very different from place to place. A pup in a Chicago apartment and a pup on a central Illinois farm follow two separate rhythms. Knowing those differences helps you keep your dog safe, happy, and well-behaved wherever you live....

Democrats Claim a Seat at McHenry County’s Table

Illinois county votes for Democratic gubernatorial candidate for first time since 1852. McHenry County, the reddest of the collar counties surrounding Chicago, is riding the blue wave that swept through the political world this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker became the first Democratic governor to carry the county since 1852,...

Columbus Crew take shutout streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew (13-15-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (16-10-7, third in the Eastern Conference) Bridgeview, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. CST LINE: Chicago -101, Columbus +219, Draw +289; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Crew come into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after notching two straight shutout wins. The Fire […]

Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

Chicagoans rally after 2026 Election, city reports ballot issues

The City of Chicago said more than 700,000 residents voted in last week's midterm elections while there's been growing concern about ballot shortages.

Braeden Jackson returns 96-yrd TD extending Iowa's lead over Northwestern