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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
13h ago
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...
13h ago
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
Contest open to name big boulder dug up at O'Hare International Airport
The Chicago Department of Aviation is holding a contest to name a boulder found under O'Hare International Airport during construction work. The 50-ton boulder was found about 30 feet below the surface of the airfield at O'Hare during excavation of the South Detention Basin,...
Sep 10, 2026
Legislative IG Resigns
(Springfield, IL) -- Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey announced he will resign amid criticism of his handling of sexual harassment investigations. House Republicans are now calling for reforms to strengthen the IG's authority and independence. "We have a s...
Sep 10, 2026
Future White Sox Owner Unveils Plans For South Loop Stadium As Part Of New 'Railyards' Development
The prospective owner of the White Sox unveiled on Saturday preliminary plans for a new South Loop stadium as part of a massive redevelopment of Amtrak facilities that could also include housing and health care centers. A company owned by billionaire Justin Ishbia, who has a...
Sep 09, 2026
