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Fact: I Blinked and Missed My Chicago Expressway Exit — Now I Live in Indiana

Fact: I Blinked and Missed My Chicago Expressway Exit — Now I Live in Indiana

CHICAGO — What started as a simple ride down the Dan Ryan ended in a full-blown life transition. All I did was blink. One ...

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Universal Studios Bringing Year-Round Horror Experience to Chicago's River West in 2027

Universal Studios Bringing Year-Round Horror Experience to Chicago’s River West in 2027

CHICAGO — Universal Studios is set to bring its first-ever Midwest attraction to Chicago’s River West neighborhood — a permanent, immersive horror-themed experience called ...

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Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre Previous Investigation Uncovers Decades of Ghost Sightings

Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre Previous Investigation Uncovers Decades of Ghost Sightings

CHICAGO — A historical investigation into the Auditorium Theatre and Building, one of Chicago’s oldest performance halls, has uncovered decades of unexplained phenomena — ...

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Funny Fact: If You’ve Never Used a Lawn Chair to Save a Parking Spot, Are You Even From Chicago?

Funny Fact: If You’ve Never Used a Lawn Chair to Save a Parking Spot, Are You Even From Chicago?

CHICAGO — In the unspoken but passionately upheld law of the land, if you shovel out a parking spot in winter, that spot becomes ...

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At Least 276 Children Shot in Chicago Since 2021, Data Shows

At Least 276 Children Shot in Chicago Since 2021, Data Shows

CHICAGO — At least 276 children aged 16 and younger have been shot across Chicago between January 2021 and early 2022, according to a ...

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Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

ILLINOIS — Divorce is a high-stakes process for anyone, but for entrepreneurs and small business owners, the stakes are even higher. The question many ...

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Despite Growing Economic Concerns, Lawmakers Continue to Fail Illinois Businesses

Despite Growing Economic Concerns, Lawmakers Continue to Fail Illinois Businesses

ILLINOIS — As economic uncertainty continues to grip the state, Illinois lawmakers have passed two controversial bills that business advocates say may further damage ...

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Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

CHICAGO — In a major win for the city’s economy and entertainment industry, Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced it will launch a $100 ...

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move in Chicago? Think Again

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move in Chicago? Think Again

CHICAGO — With recession fears dominating economic headlines, many residents are wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell a home ...

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Two Security Breaches in 10 Days Spark Concern at O’Hare International Airport

Two Security Breaches in 10 Days Spark Concern at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO — Two separate security breaches within a 10-day span at O’Hare International Airport have raised red flags about perimeter safety and checkpoint oversight, ...

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