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6 Chicago, suburban pasta spots rank among Yelp's 'Top 100 Pasta Places' for 2026
Five Chicago and one suburban pasta shop just ranked on Yelp's first-ever list of Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S., with one spot even cracking the top 20. The all-time list, revealed Tuesday, was compiled from real Yelp reviews and experiences, organizers said. Editors firs...
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Accused Gunman in Sheridan Gorman Murder in Court
(CHICAGO) -- The illegal immigrant accused of murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected in court for a status hearing this morning in Chicago. Jose Medina, 26, a Venezuelan national who was released into the U.S. under the Biden admin, also had an outst...
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Chicago named Condé Nast Traveler's best big city for 10th year
Chicago has earned a familiar honor once again, marking an impressive 10-year run, and it's a distinction many residents won't find surprising. Chicago was once again named the Best Big City in the U.S. by readers of the Condé Nast Traveler magazine, becoming the only...
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6 Chicago, suburban pasta spots rank among Yelp's 'Top 100 Pasta Places' for 2026
Five Chicago and one suburban pasta shop just ranked on Yelp's first-ever list of Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S., with one spot even cracking the top 20. The all-time list, revealed Tuesday, was compiled from real Yelp reviews and experiences, organizers said. Editors firs...
6h ago
Accused Gunman in Sheridan Gorman Murder in Court
(CHICAGO) -- The illegal immigrant accused of murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected in court for a status hearing this morning in Chicago. Jose Medina, 26, a Venezuelan national who was released into the U.S. under the Biden admin, also had an outst...
6h ago
Chicago named Condé Nast Traveler's best big city for 10th year
Chicago has earned a familiar honor once again, marking an impressive 10-year run, and it's a distinction many residents won't find surprising. Chicago was once again named the Best Big City in the U.S. by readers of the Condé Nast Traveler magazine, becoming the only...
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Durty Nellie's closes after 54 years in Palatine
The iconic Irish pub and concert venue Durty Nellie's has closed after 54 years in the northwest suburbs. For generations of suburban music fans, Durty Nellie's offered something increasingly hard to find outside Chicago: a legitimate concert venue steps from a Metra station...
Oct 6, 2026
White Sox one win away from ALCS, could clinch at home for first time in 120 years
The Chicago White Sox bullpen once again held strong and the team's offense did just enough in a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The victory leaves the White Sox one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2...
Oct 6, 2026
The Open Golf Tournament 2026 - Photo Gallery
Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and Cog Hill Golf & Country Club for making The Open Golf Tournament an incredible day! We enjoyed beautiful weather, a beautiful course, and an even better group of people. We're grateful for everyone who helped make our i...
Oct 5, 2026
