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The Gary Community Partnership (GCP) will host its second annual Back2Health 3K Run, Jog, Walk and Back-to-School Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 30 at the ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen, 411 E. Fifth Ave ., Gary. The all-ages event…

For the second time in two months, a popular used car company is once again banned from sale in the state of Illinois. Carvana is known for its modern approach to selling cars with its towering vending machines and wacky…

White Sox Farm Report: July 16, 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Editor's note: "White Sox Farm Report: July 16, 2022" originally appeared on Sox on the 35th. Sox On 35th's Jordan Lazowski will be a regular…

A new book capturing what it was like growing up in Bronzeville in the 1950s and 1960s is the latest installment from our Black Voices Book Club. "When Blackness was Golden!" : Observation from the front line” is a memoir by Pemon Rami.…

Chicago White Sox (45-46, third in AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (50-43, first in AL Central) Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT LIKELY TO LAUNCH: White Sox: Dylan Cease (0-0); Twins: to be determined LOWER: The Chicago White…

Comment this storyCommentWhile cities offer us culture, nightlife, food and architecture, they are hot and crowded in the warmer months. Our summer dreams are made of coasts, not city centers.A hotel or public pool can be a good quick fix,…

The South Shore Cultural Center has been an invaluable community and cultural asset…

A second month of sluggish industrial production underlines the impact of an accumulation of inventories at the same time as a higher risk of inflation dampens sales and as household spending turns to services. A slowdown in order growth…

Amean gas price have fallen significantly since the start of July, with June prices soaring beyond belief, but they still remain higher than they were earlier in 2022, meaning drivers are shopping to try to find the best price.With that in…

Friday, July 15, dive into the 2022 Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour which offers great access to the nation's largest African American art district. Now in its 16th year, the 2022 Bronzeville Art District…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yP1tcy9a10 BEARRRSSSS Chicago Bears 2022 Player Preview: Jaylon Johnson - CHGO - Jaylon Johnson is looking to take his game to new heights in Year 3. Here's the Chicago Bears…

Chicago tourism has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels, but it could fully recover by 2024, and possibly sooner, industry leaders said.In the four weeks ending July 9, hotel occupancy in the central business district was 75%, up from 81%…

If you're looking for a sign to go ahead and order dessert, here it is. In honor of National Ice Cream Day coming up Sunday, Yelp released its 2022 list of the best ice cream shops in North America, which includes…

Anderson was invited to Uganda early last year by the Senior Presidential Adviser for Diaspora Affairs, Ambassador Walusimbi Abbey. The invitation was issued by the office of the Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Known as "The…

As doctors urge the public to return to masking guidelines with the rapid spread of BA.4 and BA.5, a new super-contagious COVID variant is also causing concern. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic…

Chicago's second-largest hotel may have a new owner after its lender received a foreclosure judgment for defaulting on more than $333 million early in the pandemic, one of the biggest examples of distress in the American hospitality…

By now, most Americans have probably heard of BA.5, the subvariant of Omicron that…

There's no better time than the present, and time heals all wounds (a little, but we'll deal with it), but time waits for no one - not even the anti-government, bitcoin-crazed mob and who put the annual festival gathering known as…

This week's gallery of editorial cartoons is dominated by Monday's mass shooting in a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, which left seven people dead and more than 30 injured. Scott Stantis of the Chicago Tribune leads the gallery…

July 4, Independence Day, is America's most sacred holiday. But this year it's the 4th…

Those who lost their lives were executed in front of their relatives.Some of the injured…

First-generation scholars have always been rare. Now they are disappearing.July 8, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EDT(John Bulmer/Popperfoto/Getty Images)Comment this storyCommentTo understand the critical issues facing the U.S. economy — runaway…

The so-called Task Force on the Mayor's Museum Campus seems to have a strange dual purpose. The stated intent is to "reinvent the museum campus experience by targeting year-round campus tourism and activation," but the elephant in the room…

2022 Illinois Primary Election Summary The Illinois primary election was held on June 28, 2022. Election results favored far-right Republicans and progressive Democrats, who defeated more moderate candidates in a number of races. On the…

July 7, 2022 Michael Ferguson, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport The Liberal Government of Tasmania is strengthening Tasmania's future by bringing more tourism…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmCNf7P7YTA BEARRRSSSS CHGO Bears Podcast: Chicago Bears Schedule Preview: Week 11 - Atlanta Falcons - CHGO - In this episode, the guys take a look at the Chicago Bears' Week 11…

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Emotional Ozzie Guillén reacts to Highland Park mass shooting originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago All of Chicagoland is reacting to the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, which took place during the…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9KZ3jgbbmI BEARRRSSSS With training camp coming up, where do the Bears land in the NFL power rankings? - Chicago Sun-Times - Plus, a look at the Bills, Rams, NFC North and the…

The anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence is a time of great celebration. It is also a moment of reflection on where we have been and where we are going. The National Opinion Research Center at the University of…

The Chicago area will experience a warm and sunny Sunday, but the threat of severe weather could loom in Monday's holiday forecast. According to the latest forecast models, all indications are that Sunday will see plenty…

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Chicago Fire (4-8-5, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (3-7-6, 14th in the Western Conference) San Jose, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Jose +111, Chicago +216, Draw +268;…

CHICAGO — U.S. wheat futures fell Friday to levels not seen since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, disrupting flows from the Breadbasket of the Sea region Noire, under pressure from a stronger US dollar and increased global supplies from…

Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Chicago on Tuesday to speak at the National…

“This Is Gary,” a 5-day initiative created to shine a light on Gary's greatness, officially wrapped up its inaugural debut on June 26. Ultimately, hundreds of people were able to experience what designer Joslyn Kelly calls…

In 2016, Monty Cole made his directorial debut in Chicago with Eugene O'Neill The hairy monkey at Oracle Productions, now defunct, and what a start it was. His staging of the story of Yank, a swaggering stoker on a steamboat who is…

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Few, if any, races in Illinois had more candidates on the ballot than the Democratic congressional primary in 1st District, but Jonathan Jackson managed to fend off 16 other candidates and secure the party's nomination in…

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CHICAGO (WLS) — In the race for Illinois' 7th congressional district, longtime incumbent Danny Davis has been endorsed by President Joe Biden in what could be a tough race, especially from Kina Collins, who is one of two Democratic…

Placeholder while loading article actionsAtlanta emerges from Covid-19 with impeccable credit, the world's busiest airport and an economy generating two-thirds of Georgia's gross domestic product. It is home to 13 S&P 500 index…

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CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives market, and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), announced today that Nancy StokeyFrederick Henry Prince Distinguished Service Professor of…

The Orioles and White socks square off Saturday with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. The game takes place at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois and will only be available on local television or through a MLB.tv…

Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey — one of the GOP's leading anti-abortion voices who has said the issue was what inspired him to run for office — said he plans to scale back his abortion ban. proposed abortion from 20 weeks to 15 weeks in…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wkCsnFRuwg BEARRRSSSS Wide Receivers to Watch in the 2023 NFL Draft In 2022, there was a fair amount of depth in the NFL Draft with no real bona fide No. 1 wide receiver…

DOWNTOWN — Billionaire Ken Griffin is moving to Miami and taking his business with him, leaving Chicago after more than three decades.The head of Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel told staff in a recent memo that he was moving the company's…

By Lauren Victory Click here for updates on this story Chicago, Ill. (WBBM) – Yellowstone National Park is slowly reopening after devastating flooding last week, and a Chicago company is closely monitoring the…

DENVER (CBS4) - Experts say Denver's tourism has been hit hard by the pandemic, but new data shows the numbers are slowly rebounding. "We're an outdoor city and an outdoor state and especially after COVID, and people are drawn to that,"…

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced an update on the Lakeview-Lincoln Park, St. Mary of the Woods/Queen of All Saints Basilica, Downtown (Chicago), West Burlington and Vernon-Liberty Renew My Church clusters, which include 16 parishes, 10…

What does a cryptocurrency billionaire have in common with US Senator Bernie Sanders? They each endorsed Reverend Jesse Jackson's son for Congress.Reverend Jesse Jackson (right) wraps his arm around his son, Jonathan, during a news…

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Class of 2022 graduates: 448 Time, date and location of the graduation ceremony: Wednesday, May 18, Northern Illinois University Convocation Center Graduates with highest distinction: Paloma Aguado, Jaden…

With rising real estate prices, interest rates and inflation, it's important to ensure that Chicagoans, regardless of income, can live and work near public transit. . The Connected Communities Ordinance would put Chicago on a par with…

Nearby Customers Chicago, Ill.can now schedule their vehicle inspections at McLaren Chicago.CHICAGO, June…

16-year-old boy shot dead in Chicago's Millennium Park Chicago's Millennium Park is normally a popular attraction for families and tourists, but on Saturday night a teenager was fatally shot there. reports Nate Rodgers. CHICAGO - Chicago…

DEWEY LAKE - The small free library and historic sign on Dewey Lake are more than just landmarks that intersect the past, present and future of the Dowagiac region. They are also part of the figurative spine that…

CHICAGO — The trend of mild to moderate economic growth continues in the Federal Reserve Districts.Current economic temperature survey results were reported in the Beige Book released on June 1, based on information collected by May 23.This…

The 2022 BIG3 basketball season has officially started. The league's fifth season will feature an eight-week regular season schedule that will take place in Chicago…

WASHINGTON — Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented Chicago's bid to…

The wealth gap between black and white Chicagoans is widening, and "big programs" are…

WEST TOWN — A prolific urban artist from the Southeast will make his debut this weekend with his first retrospective — an exhibition that reflects the complexity of life in his native South Chicago community.Roman Villarreal is the…

On a new ranking of the best children's hospitals in Illinois, three made the cut. But none of the state made the list of the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation. According US news and world reportAnn and Robert H.…

Chicago saw an 86% increase in visitors last year compared to 2020, a result that shows…

GLADSTONE PARK – A popular fried chicken and barbecue sauce company is giving away sliders to celebrate its second anniversary. North Branch Fried Chicken, which opened its Gladstone Park restaurant in June 2020 at 5481 N. Northwest…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ben Bernanke, who served as Federal Reserve Chairman from 2006 to 2016, published an op-ed in the New York Times on Tuesday saying the United States is "almost certainly not" threatened by the…

Former President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally in support of Representative Mary Miller next weekend, but he has yet to endorse any of the candidates currently running for Illinois governor. According to…

You never know what you'll see on the road in Illinois. Honestly, you never know what you'll find parked in a Walmart parking lot. Of course, you will find the vehicles of customers and workers. You can spot a tractor trailer parked…

After dozens of neo-Nazis were arrested with riot gear near an Idaho Pride event this…

Shares pfell back into bearish territory on Monday amid growing fears that a recession or stagflation looms on the horizon. The S&P 500 fell 2.4% to enter a bear market. A bear market is when an…

When then-Gov. Jim Thompson tried to recruit Jim Ryan to run for Illinois Attorney…

While researching another post about an amazing Kentucky fact, I came across a YouTube video of a bridge in the Bluegrass state that some people are afraid to cross.Location and dimensions of the Brookport BridgeThe bridge is almost 100…

CHICAGO (SCS) -- A peace movement through Chicago on Saturday included a run against gun violence that took place in part of Grant Park. And it is no coincidence that the race was there. Not only is it a central location, but it's…

After Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks' gloomy view of Indiana's appeal to businesses and workers, it's clear that the GOP tactic of cutting taxes and offering tax credits to business without bold investments in education, quality of life or…

NEW YORK — The health of the Chicago Cubs rotation is quickly becoming a concern.The Cubs placed right-hander Marcus Stroman on the 15-day disabled list on Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, with right shoulder inflammation. Stroman hasn't…

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the United States take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates…

From art fairs and music festivals to races and sporting events, Chicagoans will have no shortage of things to do this weekend across the city. Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications warned people…

Editor's Note: This is part of a series of articles about races in the Aurora area during the June 28 primary election.The Republican primary race for Rep in Illinois House District 66 is between Arin Thrower and Connie Cain.Suzanne M. Ness…

When Democrats redrew the state's Supreme Court districts last year for the first time…

June 08, 2022 “Progress is slow, but retailer interest in urban corridors is returning and transaction volumes are increasing…

The Austin Community ASPIRE initiative will kick off this year with the launch of the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation project. Here is some background information on how this important effort began: ● 2018○ The Austin…

Americans are feeling ultra pessimistic about the economy, according to a new survey from the Wall Street Journal and the University of Chicago's NORC.A whopping 83% of respondents describe the economy as bad or not so good. And 35% said…

The revival of democracy is now available from the University of Illinois Press.An Illinois political scientist and former Chicago city councilman has drawn on his 50 years of experience for his…

'Tiger King' star Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars, money federal prosecutors said on Monday he believed was the proceeds of an operation to smuggle people across the…

As COVID cases continue to rise in Illinois, what do you need to know if you test positive or have been exposed to someone who has? The spike in cases comes at the start of summer vacation, with Chicago's recently updated…

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Authorities in Bangladesh were still struggling Monday to determine the cause of a devastating fire that killed at least 49 people, including nine firefighters, and injured more than 100 others, officials and…

When congressional maps are redrawn following the United States Census, incumbent members of Congress are often forced to face each other, and in Illinois, the 6e District, two Democrats face off in a primary to determine…

Perhaps the most visible remnant of the rise and fall of industry on Chicago's southeast side during its years as part of the Port of Chicago is the 442-acre Lake Calumet. The very shape of the lake has been altered by industry, and years…

The past few weeks have been difficult for the food community in Phoenix, as three beloved vendors were involved in serious car accidents that caused damage to all or part of their businesses and serious injuries to two of them.Husband and…

As job growth and wage growth show signs of slowing, tax and regulatory changes could help stave off economic hardship. US employment increased by 390,000 in May. Job growth is slowing. Price and wage inflation are…

Despite a 2010 Illinois law requiring sexual assault kits to be processed within six…

ATLANTE - Growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, Katya Echazarreta was encouraged to let go of her dreams of space travel."Everyone around me — family, friends, teachers — I always heard the same thing: This isn't for you," Echazarreta told The…

The former Kraft Foods executive will lead the world's largest Catholic diaconate. Norman's appointment takes effect July 1.Chicago – (June 2, 2022) – The Archdiocese of Chicago today announced the appointment of Deacon James Norman as…

Some supply tensions in the United States are easing, two years after a surge in demand began to empty shelves, rumble shipments and sow the seeds of runaway inflation.The queue of 25 cargo ships bound for Southern California's two major…

As summer approaches and the weather warms up, Illinois water park season is upon us. Here's a roundup of where to find some of the most popular across the state, and when each one opens for the summer. Cypress Cove,…

The University of Chicago community and its graduating students will celebrate convocation beginning June 3, with three days of on-campus events honoring the Class of 2022. The University-wide ceremony will begin at 9:15 a.m.…

SILVER SPRING, Maryland (AP) - US consumer confidence fell slightly for the second straight month as Americans' views on their current and future prospects faded amid persistent inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that…

Two years ago, right-hander Matt Swarmer tried to stay ready during the uncertainty of a minor league season being canceled due to the pandemic.His playing action in 2020 came from an unlikely source – an adult recreational league with…

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third largest in the United States. This makes it a diverse place that can offer a…

Pollution from diesel trucks will kill more than 400 people statewide and sicken thousands of residents next year, making it crucial that Governor JB Pritzker…

14 people injured in boat explosion in Seneca 14 people were injured Saturday afternoon when a boat exploded at a marina in Seneca. SENECA, Illinois - Fourteen people were injured when a boat caught fire at a marina in Seneca,…

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The stricter weekend curfew for minors imposed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot became official on Wednesday, as the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance reducing the curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. -end.…

If you've tried planning a vacation lately, you'll know that airfares are getting expensive and summer flights are selling out at near-record rates. But that doesn't mean it's always impossible to find a cheap flight for summer travel. In…

To mark the start of Memorial Day weekend, several Chicago-area counties reached "high community level" for COVID, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what does this mean for your holiday…

Elgin was chosen to be part of the most comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted in the United StatesAmericans for the Arts is conducting an Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study, which…

NOTE: Watch the live update at 11:00 a.m. in the player above. With Chicago expected to reach a "high" alert level by the end of the week, the city's top health officials are expected to hold a COVID-19 update on Thursday…

Summer is right around the corner, and small towns in rural Michigan are gearing up for what could be another banner year for tourism.Michigan tourism officials predict an uptick in seasonal activity in the coming months after what has…

Cubs' Hoerner returns from IL as Yan Gomes sidelined originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CINCINNATI — In footage that encapsulated one of the Cubs' key storylines of the season on Wednesday, the Cubs activated…

I first learned Work bikesa non-profit community bicycle shop in Little Village, when I was studying at the University of Illinois at Chicago and saw a short documentary about a used bike container Work bikes shipped to countries…

NORTHALSTED — Members of the LGBTQ community can represent their identities — bears, otters, puppies and more — with a new clothing line launched in partnership by two LGBTQ-owned businesses.The IYKYK Icon collection, made in partnership…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Stacey Abrams' comments that Georgia is the "worst state in the country to live in" didn't sit well with voters who spoke to Fox News ahead of Tuesday's primary…

As booster shots for children are authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and COVID cases are on the rise across the country and in the state of Illinois, how many children are already vaccinated against the…

A good Samaritan is speaking out after potentially saving the life of a woman who was being held captive in an abandoned house in far south Chicago over the weekend. Chicago police say the 36-year-old woman was found…

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KELO-TV reports that the Department of Tourism has released its big new deals to attract visitors to South Dakota. All four contracts go to out-of-state companies: After a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process, the South…

A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 40 others as it flipped vehicles, tore roofs off buildings and downed trees and power lines. The…

Wall Street rumbled on the brink of a bear market on Friday after another drop in stocks briefly sent the S&P 500 more than 20% below its peak reached earlier this year.The S&P 500 index, which sits at the heart of most workers'…

ILLINOIS — Local residents who had hoped to see the return to summer weather will likely remain disappointed soon as a major cooling looms on the horizon, but not before a threat of severe weather moves through the greater Los Angeles area…