Saturday, two major Illinois water parks will open for the 2024 season. Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest water park, opens for summer 2024 S...
Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
IRS announces Direct File as permanent free tax-filing option starting next year
The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that its experimental Direct File free tax-filing option for simplified tax returns would be...
Windy City Smokeout announces more details about 2024 festival
More details about Chicago’s popular Windy City Smokeout festival for 2024 have been announced. The country music, barbecue and beer festiv...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Chicago Summer Festivals 2024: 17 can't-miss festivals in June
The time to sing, dance and eat your way through Chicago is nearly here, thanks to the many festivals planned for summer 2024 in the city. ...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Stormy Sunday in store for the Chicago area, severe weather possible
After a beautiful Saturday to usher in Memorial Day weekend, the Chicago area is in for a change of course. Two rounds of showers and thund...
Horse riding star Georgie Campbell dead at 37 after fall at competition
This article originally appeared on E! Online . The equestrian sporting community is mourning one of its own. Georgie Campbell died after ...
Monday, May 27, 2024
As summer approaches, here's how public spaces can improve well-being
A new study from nonprofit Trust for Public Land found U.S. cities with well-cared for parks have more socially-connected residents. The T...
Man convicted of Chicago murder based on blind witness' testimony sues city, police
A man who spent 12 years in prison fora Chicago murder based in part on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness is suing the city and the ...
Pair of smash-and-grab burglaries target Far South Side liquor stores
Chicago police are investigating after a black Jeep was involved in multiple smash-and-grab burglaries on the city’s Far South Side Monday. ...
Basketball legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after long battle with cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who was a two-time national champion at UCLA before winning two titles in the NBA , died Monday follow...
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Strong-to-severe storms possible again Sunday afternoon in Chicago area
After earlier rounds of showers and thunderstorms impacted travel and caused delays to music festivals and sporting events, another round co...
At least 14 dead in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after severe weather roars across region
Powerful storms killed at least 14 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating...
Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings leave 5 dead, at least 23 wounded
Chicago police say that at least five people have been killed and 23 others injured in shootings since Friday afternoon, with three fatal sh...
Driver dies, 3 others injured after multi-vehicle crash in Woodlawn
A frightening series of crashes led to the death of a 44-year-old woman and to three others being injured in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Sa...
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Woman struck and killed by Amtrak train in Lemont: police
Police in south suburban Lemont were investigating Saturday afternoon after an Amtrak train struck and killed a woman, authorities said. Th...
Rick Bayless opens Tortazo at Westfield Old Orchard. See photos from the grand opening
Tortazo, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant founded by renowned Chicago chef Rick Bayless, celebrated the grand opening of its new location at...
The history and meaning behind Memorial Day
In recent history, Memorial Day has meant the unofficial start to summer. Families BBQ on the grill, the local pool announces its opening da...
Friday, May 24, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend 2024 deals and freebies you won't want to miss
Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the United States Military, will soon have many ce...
Memorial Day weekend forecast: ‘Hurricane’ conditions, egg-sized hail and extreme fire danger threaten travel
Chicago and Miami, both popular destinations, are facing severe storms as midwest states brace for possible tornadoes from The Independen...
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Not seeing any cicadas? See map of which suburbs have highest, lowest sightings
While cicada sightings are certainly on the rise in the Chicago area, some residents in area suburbs have reported seeing none at all. It’s...
Lagunitas' Chicago taproom to close this summer, company announces
Lagunitas Brewing Company has announced it will close its brewing operations and taproom in Chicago later this summer after more than a deca...
Mackinac Island in Michigan named No. 1 ‘Best Summer Travel Destination' by USA Today
The No. 1 best summer travel destination is in the Midwest, according to a new list. Mackinac Island , in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Up...
iPhone 7 users could payout as part of a $35M settlement. But how do you know if you've ever owned one?
Attention iPhone users: You may be entitled to a payout of up to $349 as part of a $35 million class action lawsuit against Apple — but onl...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Own an iPhone? You could be eligible for a payout as part of a $35 million settlement
If you owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus over the last several years, you may be entitled to a portion of a $35 million settlement as part ...