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An IMAX theater is coming to downtown Chicago
Plans are underway for the addition of IMAX capabilities to a popular movie theater in downtown Chicago, city records show. Chicago building permit records indicate that one of the auditoriums at AMC River East 21, located at 322 E. Illinois St. in Streeterville, is being co...
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Bears' offense makes statement with 'amazing' 59-point opener
Ben Johnson didn't just set a lofty goal for his Chicago Bears' offense this offseason. He set a historic one, saying he believes it can be the highest-scoring unit in NFL history. On Sunday, the Bears got off to a good start in fulfilling those expectations. The Bears walke...
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Chicago Mayor Seeks Re-election
(CHICAGO) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that he will seek re-election, ending months of speculation in the media. Johnson had the full support of the Chicago Teachers Union during his first run. It's unclear if they will back him in his re-election bid. He joins a ...
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An IMAX theater is coming to downtown Chicago
Plans are underway for the addition of IMAX capabilities to a popular movie theater in downtown Chicago, city records show. Chicago building permit records indicate that one of the auditoriums at AMC River East 21, located at 322 E. Illinois St. in Streeterville, is being co...
3h ago
Bears' offense makes statement with 'amazing' 59-point opener
Ben Johnson didn't just set a lofty goal for his Chicago Bears' offense this offseason. He set a historic one, saying he believes it can be the highest-scoring unit in NFL history. On Sunday, the Bears got off to a good start in fulfilling those expectations. The Bears walke...
3h ago
Chicago Mayor Seeks Re-election
(CHICAGO) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that he will seek re-election, ending months of speculation in the media. Johnson had the full support of the Chicago Teachers Union during his first run. It's unclear if they will back him in his re-election bid. He joins a ...
3h ago
Chicago-area ceremonies honor lives lost in 9/11 as US marks 25 years since the attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday's milestone anniversary will bring memorial rituals - wreath-laying, flag-flying, m...
Sep 11, 2026
Chicago Bulls to honor Stacey King with jersey tribute, celebration night at United Center
The Chicago Bulls announced their plans Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Stacey King throughout the 2026-27 season According to the announcement, the team's uniform will feature a band with the three-time NBA champion's name along with a microphone icon, a nod to Kin...
Sep 11, 2026
University of Illinois announces record enrollment year for 3rd year in a row
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is welcoming a record-breaking class for the 2026 fall semester. University officials confirmed that 9,332 freshmen are enrolled, bringing the total enrollment across undergraduate, graduate, and online students to 61,060. UIUC off...
Sep 10, 2026
