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Inside A Retro Illinois Pie Shop, Cream Pies And Savory Slices Never Went Out Of Style

A pie called the Fat Elvis sits on the menu at a cheerful little shop in Illinois. Right next to it, you might spot a lamb and apricot hand pie. That combo alone tells you this place plays by its own rules. The chocolate cream pie is considered a house...

Chicago, IL · 17h
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Chicago woman says coyotes chased her, small dog

A frightening encounter was caught on camera in Chicago’s Wicker Park after a woman says a group of coyotes chased her and her small dog.

Chicago, IL · 17h
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POLITICO

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Blagojevich’s memoir recounts old feuds

Happy Thursday, Illinois. Keep the umbrella handy — rain is headed our way. TOP TALKER FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Rod Blagojevich’s memoir is a page-turner about his eight years behind bars, with plenty of political score-settling mixed in. In the book , “Framed, F*cked, & Freed,” Blagojevich lays out his belief that former President Barack Obama helped pave the way for his imprisonment. “I have a theory. I cannot prove it,” he writes, suggesting Obama made a deal with prosecutors in the Tony Rezko case: U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald could keep his job and concentrate on Blagojevich if he stopped pressing Obama on Rezko, a political insider who served time on corruption charges. Rezko also was a Democratic fundraiser and friend to Blagojevich and Obama. Obama’s team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Blagojevich drops names throughout the book, noting he would communicate with former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and describing how he relished being on the red carpet to promote “The Break-Up,” a comedy-drama filmed in Chicago that starred Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. Fallout with a friend: Blagojevich introduces the friendship he once had with Gov. JB Pritzker and alludes to their controversial conversations that were

Chicago, IL · 8h

WBBM News Radio

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Pride, pageantry, prayer mark Chicago Veterans Day ceremony

Elected and community leaders gathered to thank veterans for their service Wednesday at Chicago's official Veterans Day ceremony at Soldier Field.

Chicago, IL · 23h

southblueprint.com

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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 · 1d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Rockford’s Plume named one of Illinois’ 50 best restaurants in statewide ranking

he "50 Best Restaurants in Illinois — 2026 Edition" list published by Travel With Me, a Chicago social media platform with about 1 million followers on Facebook alone.

Rockford, IL · 21h

oakpark.com

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Richard is a powerful example of what it means to live a life without limits.

Born in 1966 with Down syndrome, Richard entered a world where many families were advised to place children with disabilities in institutions. His parents, however, chose a different path. They believed their son belonged at home, surrounded by love, opportunity, and community. Richard attended Seguin School when educational opportunities for...

Oak Park, IL · 1d

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Football Readies for Regular Season Finale at No. 4 NCC

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Nearly one year to the day from seeing its season end at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, the Illinois Wesleyan University football team will return to Naperville, Ill. for its regular season finale against fourth-ranked North Central College. The game, which carries significant postseason implications for both squads, is slated for a noon kickoff.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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Brookfield accepts bid for Theater Building demolition

The end is nigh for Brookfield’s historic Theater Building and the adjacent home. Officials accepted a proposal on Monday, Nov. 9, from AG Coyle Development, Inc., for demolition of the two structures that Brookfield purchased between September 2024 and January 2025, marking another step forward in the plan to convert the properties at 3717 and 3723 Grand Blvd. into luxury apartments.

Brookfield, IL · 1d

The Tonic Edit

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Peoples Gas Customers in Chicago Are Getting $56.18 Back on November Bills, the First of Three Years of Credits From a $125 Million Settlement

Peoples Gas customers in Chicago see a $56.18 credit on November bills, the first of three yearly credits from a $125 million settlement with Illinois.

Chicago, IL · 4h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Commission set to vote on Chicago Police Department superintendent finalists

Chicago could be one step closer to its next police superintendent.

Chicago, IL · 8h

Ball Exclusives

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Ramblers Beat Red Wolves 63-61 as Ntambue Scores 16

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 63-61 at Gentile Arena. The post Ramblers Beat Red Wolves 63-61 as Ntambue Scores 16 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Jonesboro, AR · 18h

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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 · 17h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Chicago snow timeline: When we could see our first flakes of the season

Chicago could see its first snowflakes of the season later this week as lake effect showers move through the region. Rain showers are expected to spread inland across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Thursday before shifting east toward the Illinois-Indiana state line Thursday night. Snow could mix with rain...

Chicago, IL · 23h

Fun 104

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Guy Fieri Keeps Returning To La Scarola And Kumas Corner, Both In Chicago

Guy Fieri's top five list has two Illinois spots: La Scarola in Chicago for hearty Italian, and Kumas Corner for legendary burgers.

Chicago, IL · 5h

WGN News

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At Your Service: Gary Sinise talks about family’s military history and shares late son Mac’s music

At Your Service highlights Chicagoland's hometown heroes — both active and retired veterans — along with the latest military news and developments.

Chicago, IL · 5h

unearththevoyage.com

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This Free Chicago Conservatory Hides Palms And Turtles Under A 65-Foot Glass Roof

Some winter afternoons in Illinois feel like they will never end, with gray skies, slushy boots, and kids bouncing off the walls. Then you step through a glass door and suddenly the air is warm, damp, and smells like green leaves after rain. Palms stretch overhead, turtles paddle past, and...

Chicago, IL · 22h

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Hersey wins the IHSA 3A girls state cross country title

The IHSA 3A state girls cross-country meet has arrived downstate in Peoria on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Two Naperville Central runners, Maddie Calvey and Kaitlin Orf, are here to compete along with the Huskies of Naperville North. It’s the final cross-country meet for North head coach Dan Iverson as he will be retiring at the end of the school year after qualifying his team for state in 34 consecutive seasons, and the rest of the Huskies are here to support their legendary coach. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Diversion to Chicago O’Hare After Bathroom Tap Springs a Leak

A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Detroit made an emergency landing at Chicago O’Hare on Wednesday afternoon after the tap in the forward lavatory of the Airbus A321neo sprung a leak, spraying so much water that even the passenger cabin started to flood. Flight Details. Operator. Frontier Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Richard Posner, Pioneer of Law and Economics, Dies

Richard A. Posner, the influential federal appeals court judge and legal scholar whose application of economic theory to the law transformed American jurisprudence, died Tuesday at age 87, according to the University of Chicago Law School. Posner, who served for 36 years on the US Court of Appeals for the...

Chicago, IL · 9h