Chicago Fire Department Welcomes 70 New Graduates

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt on Dec. 5 marked the graduation of 55 Firefighter EMTs…

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Chance the Rapper to Headline Chicago’s New Year’s Eve

Chicago will serve as the Central Time zone broadcast hub for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest…

3 months ago

U.S. Soccer Announces Format for 2026 U.S. Open Cup

U.S. Soccer has released the full format, schedule, and participating teams for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, outlining…

3 months ago

Chicago Proposes First-in-Nation Social Media ‘SMART Tax’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new tax proposal targeting major social media companies as part of his effort…

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Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Reach $1.5B Deal Without Strike

The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a $1.5 billion, four-year contract that will shape classrooms across…

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Early Bird Flu Surge Hits Europe, North America Hard

Europe and North America are confronting an unusually early and intense surge of bird flu, with outbreaks spreading across wild…

3 months ago

Chicago Fire, Versiti Partner for Community Blood Drive

Chicago Fire FC and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois are partnering to host the Fire Up Blood Drive, a…

3 months ago

Jeanne Ives Warns Chicago Is ‘Bankrupt’ Amid Debt Strain

Former Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives said Chicago is effectively bankrupt and that investors are signaling growing concern over the city’s…

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Turkey Adoption Programs Grow as Sanctuaries Shift Tradition

A growing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country are promoting an alternative Thanksgiving tradition that invites families to…

3 months ago

Magic Look to Extend Momentum in Matchup vs. Bulls

After advancing to the final eight of the NBA Cup, the Orlando Magic hope their strong tournament form carries over…

3 months ago

Patriots Face Giants Minus Two Starters on Offensive Line

The New England Patriots haven’t faced much adversity this season, but they will on Monday night when they host the…

3 months ago

Chicago Designates Historic Bankers Building a Landmark

The Chicago City Council has officially designated the Bankers Building, also known as the Clark Adams Building, as a city…

3 months ago

Starbucks Strike Expands as Workers Press for Contract

Thousands of baristas at nearly 100 Starbucks locations are on strike this holiday season, picketing for a contract in what…

3 months ago

CTA Attack Spurs Renewed Demands for Transit Safety Reform

A brutal attack at one of Chicago’s busiest transit hubs has reignited concerns about safety on the city’s public transportation…

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Chicago Fire Names Zinckernagel MVP in 2025 Awards

Chicago Fire FC has announced its 2025 Team Award winners, recognizing Philip Zinckernagel as Most Valuable Player, Jack Elliott as…

3 months ago

Maryland’s Coit Eyes Momentum After Historic 41-Point Game

David Coit delivered one of the top-scoring performances in Maryland basketball history in just his fifth game with the program,…

3 months ago

Avalanche Edge Blackhawks 1–0; NHL Sunday Roundup

Cale Makar scored in the second period, and Scott Wedgewood delivered a 22-save shutout as the visiting Colorado Avalanche edged…

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Chicago Parks to Receive $32M in TIF-Funded Upgrades

Five improvement projects within the Chicago Park District will receive more than $32 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support…

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Chicago Hounds Extend Mason Flesch Through 2026 Season

The Chicago Hounds announced that flanker Mason Flesch has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club…

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Feld Earns Michelin Star as Chicago Dining Scene Shifts

Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is celebrating a new culinary milestone. Feld, a farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2024, earned its…

3 months ago

Celebrini’s Hat Trick Lifts Sharks; NHL Monday Recap

Macklin Celebrini recorded his third career hat trick, capping the night with an overtime winner to lift the San Jose…

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Women’s Pro Baseball League to Debut in 2026 in Illinois

The Women’s Professional Baseball League announced it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield,…

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Chicago Awards $6M to Support 300 Arts Nonprofits in 2025

More than 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Chicago will receive over $6 million in general operating support through…

3 months ago

NBA Roundup: Jazz Win 2OT Thriller; Celtics Edge Clippers

Utah’s Lauri Markkanen delivered another dominant outing on Sunday night, dropping 47 points as the Jazz outlasted the Chicago Bulls…

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Jury Awards $28M to Family of UN Victim in Boeing Crash

A Chicago jury has awarded $28 million to the family of Shikha Garg, a United Nations consultant killed in the…

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Chicago Joins ‘Rockin’ Eve’ With First Central Countdown

For the first time, Chicago will serve as a live broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, producers…

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Chicago Weighs Return of Corporate Head Tax

Chicago officials are revisiting a once-abandoned policy tool as Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes reinstating a corporate head tax — a…

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