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This Illinois Restaurant Serves Holiday Meals Beneath A Giant Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree stands right in the middle of a department store dining room, rising so high it nearly brushes the ceiling. People book tables months ahead just to eat lunch under it. The room itself dates back to 1907. The walls are covered in walnut paneling, and crystal chandeliers...

ABC 7 Chicago

Ukrainian church community honors 26-year-old CPD officer killed while working undercover in 1998

The Ukrainian community at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral honored a fallen hero on Sunday.

Chicago, IL · 16h

ABC 7 Chicago

1 killed, other hurt in I-94 crash on Chicago's South Side, Illinois State Police say

A person was killed and another was hurt in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Sunday.

ABC 7 Chicago

Thieves target Wicker Park jewelry store, Chicago police say

Thieves targeted a Chicago jewelry store, stealing over $3,000 worth of jewelry on Monday.

Chicago, IL · 6h

elmhurstbluejays.com

Football Falls to No. 1 Wheaton

WHEATON, Ill. – The Elmhurst University football team fell to Wheaton College, 52-0, on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. The Thunder jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, before adding 11 points in the second frame to take a 25-0 advantage into halftime. Wheaton (9-0, 7-0 CCIW) extended its lead with 20 points in the third quarter and added a final touchdown in the fourth to remain unbeaten on the year.

Wheaton, IL · 1d

thelansingjournal.org

Forest Preserves of Cook County to open 2027 event, camping reservations Nov. 16

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Forest Preserves of Cook County will make planning an unforgettable event easy when online reservations for 2027 picnic groves and special event sites open, giving hosts a choice of nearly 300 groves across the county, including nearly 50 accessible sites.

Cook County, IL · 1d

takemetotn.com

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...

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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Has A Sweet Surprise For Anyone Who Loves Greek Donuts

Free Greek donuts are not something you expect with breakfast, but one Illinois cafe has been known to hand them out on select weekdays. That small surprise is enough to make any morning feel brighter. The kitchen leans on Greek roots and classic diner comfort. Lemon rice soup shares a...

Illinois · 1d

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Arlington Heights, IL · 11h

This No-Frills Illinois Restaurant Serves Made-From-Scratch Comfort Food That Would Make Grandma Jealous

Somewhere in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a little restaurant called Scratchboard Kitchen is quietly making food so good it feels almost unfair to the rest of the suburbs. If you’ve ever bitten into something and immediately thought, “Wait, who made this and why aren’t they famous yet?”, then you already understand exactly what this place is about.

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Rows Of Pinball Machines Fill This Stone Park, Illinois Arcade Where The Games Are Meant To Be Played

Some of the best finds in Illinois hide in buildings you would drive right past without a second look. You pull up to a quiet block, half wondering if you took a wrong turn, and then you hear it: bells, flippers, and the happy clatter of steel balls. Inside waits...

Stone Park, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

Chicago mayoral candidates, including Johnson and Giannoulias, face petition challenges

Petition challenges are a staple of Chicago politics, but this year could be especially chaotic as 12 mayoral contenders are facing those challenges. For the first time, that list includes Chicago’s incumbent mayor, as Brandon Johnson’s petitions will face the scrutiny of Election Board hearings in coming weeks.

hoodline.com

Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic Returns With 3.5 Million Lights for 45th Year

More than 3.5 million lights are set to blanket Brookfield Zoo Chicago starting Nov. 21, as the beloved Holiday Magic festival returns for its 45th year and will run on select nights through Jan. 3, 2027. The zoo says this year's run stretches an extended 32 nights, with three additional dates added to the calendar beyond the usual schedule.

Brookfield, IL · 1d

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Mount Prospect Narrows Field to Four Builders for Vacant Chase Bank Tower

Mount Prospect is interviewing four development groups that submitted plans to redevelop the vacant former Chase Bank building at 111 E. Busse Ave., with one team already in front of the Village Board and three more scheduled in the week ahead. The village, which has owned the empty six-story office building since buying it for $5 million in May 2025, says it still has not picked a developer or approved any redevelopment proposal for the downtown site.

Mt Prospect, IL · 1d

Positively Naperville

Naperville Last Week in Review: Nov. 1–7, 2026

Clocks fell back, ballots were counted and Naperville landed on a Monopoly board. Here’s the news that mattered in Naperville last week, plus what’s ahead as Veterans Day approaches. Election Results For Naperville-Area Races Naperville voters in DuPage and Will counties went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the midterm general election. Statewide: Gov. […]

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Unionization vote succeeds for nurses at Edward Hospital

A vote of support from 65% of registered nurses working at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville means RNs there are now part of a union. The nurses cast their unionization ballots on Nov. 5, indicating the majority of the 1,200 workers employed in this capacity wanted to join National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United.

Naperville, IL · 19h

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Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot: Suspect to face charges in court

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - A 19-year-old accused of plotting a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Hindu temple returns to a Cook County courtroom Monday, facing formal indictment while pressure builds for federal intervention. Alexandros Paporakis was arrested Oct. 11 and charged with making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing...

Aurora, IL · 4h

ABC 7 Chicago

CTA Pink Line disrupted after train collides with vehicle in Lawndale, officials say

A CTA train line was disrupted after a vehicle and a train were involved in a collision Saturday evening on the city's West Side, officials said.

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Jack McNamara, Brother Rice breeze into Class 7A quarterfinals

When Jack McNamara heard the play call, he knew it was his time to shine. The junior tight end shed his defender, ran his route and boom. He was wide open up the right sideline. Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb hit him with a perfect pass over the top of the...

Chicago, IL · 20h

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Camerata Chicago Brings Handel's Messiah to Oak Park, Wheaton, Hinsdale

Camerata Chicago is bringing Handel's Messiah to three western suburbs this month, pairing Part I of the beloved oratorio with the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus and the coronation anthem Zadok the Priest. The orchestra and chorus plan to perform the Hallelujah Chorus twice during each concert, with the second pass turned into an audience sing-along.

Hinsdale, IL · 2d

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