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Chicago Outdoors Report: Jumbo Perch Return To Lake Michigan As Summer Fishing Heats Up

Chicago Outdoors Report: Jumbo Perch Return To Lake Michigan As Summer Fishing Heats Up

CHICAGO — The summer fishing season in Chicago is off to an energetic start, as jumbo perch are once again being hauled from Lake ...

Lake Shelbyville Offers Year-Round Outdoor Adventures, From Bass Fishing to Biking

Lake Shelbyville Offers Year-Round Outdoor Adventures, From Bass Fishing to Biking

ILLINOIS — Known as one of Illinois’ premier recreational lakes, Lake Shelbyville continues to attract anglers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike — especially following ...

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Oval-Cut Diamonds Top the List: Illinois’ Latest Engagement Ring Trends Revealed

Oval-Cut Diamonds Top the List: Illinois’ Latest Engagement Ring Trends Revealed

CHICAGO — When it comes to picking the perfect diamond for an engagement ring, Illinois residents are showing a clear preference: oval-cut diamonds have ...

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Alabama Flips Florida Running Back From Illinois Commitment in Major Recruiting Shift

Alabama Flips Florida Running Back From Illinois Commitment in Major Recruiting Shift

CHICAGO — A promising commitment for the University of Illinois football program has been upended, as highly touted running back Javari Barnett has flipped ...

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Illinois Moves Closer to Foam Ban and Stronger Packaging Rules as EPR Study Begins

Illinois Moves Closer to Foam Ban and Stronger Packaging Rules as EPR Study Begins

ILLINOIS — State lawmakers are taking big steps to fight plastic pollution in Illinois, moving forward with a proposed ban on polystyrene foam food ...

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Chicago Curfew Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Override Push Begins

Chicago Curfew Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson as Override Push Begins

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed a controversial ordinance that would have given the city’s police superintendent the authority to impose short-term ...

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Chicago NASCAR Street Race Raffle Offers Tickets While Supporting Kids’ Programs

Chicago NASCAR Street Race Raffle Offers Tickets While Supporting Kids’ Programs

CHICAGO — Residents now have a chance to attend the highly anticipated 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race — and support a meaningful cause in ...

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Yvette Mayorga’s ‘Latinx-oco’ Art Explores First-Generation Life in Chicago With Bold Layers and Rococo Flair

Yvette Mayorga’s ‘Latinx-oco’ Art Explores First-Generation Life in Chicago With Bold Layers and Rococo Flair

CHICAGO — A decade-long artistic journey rooted in identity, labor, and immigrant narratives comes alive this summer through Yvette Mayorga’s new solo exhibition, Pu$h ...

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Chicago’s O’Hare Airport May Add First Gay Bar in U.S. Airports

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport May Add First Gay Bar in U.S. Airports

CHICAGO — A new proposal submitted for concession space at O’Hare International Airport could make history: Chicago’s iconic Sidetrack bar is seeking to open ...

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Chicago Woman’s Event Venue Closed Over Licensing Issues in Bridgeport

Chicago Woman’s Event Venue Closed Over Licensing Issues in Bridgeport

CHICAGO — A former funeral home turned event venue in the Bridgeport neighborhood has been shut down by the city after nearly a year ...

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