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The weather just changed the Chicago Marathon goal time
About 53,000 runners have spent months training for a crisp fall start to the Chicago Marathon. But instead of the cool conditions many were hoping for, Sunday's forecast is shaping up to be unusually warm, and that could make a big difference over 26.2 miles. Temperatures a...
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IDVA to Host Job Fair
(Joliet, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a Veteran Resource Fair for veterans to learn about eligible benefits, submit claims, and access resources. On-site resources include an IDVA Veteran Service Officer, assisted living representatives, emp...
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What time is the White Sox game today? Fans ready to bounce after loss to Cleveland in ALDS Game 3
All eyes were back on Rate Field on Thursday as the Chicago White Sox were set to take on the Cleveland Guardians for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. The postseason for the White Sox is perfect no more. It came to a screeching halt on Thursday, as the Sox lost...
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The weather just changed the Chicago Marathon goal time
About 53,000 runners have spent months training for a crisp fall start to the Chicago Marathon. But instead of the cool conditions many were hoping for, Sunday's forecast is shaping up to be unusually warm, and that could make a big difference over 26.2 miles. Temperatures a...
6h ago
IDVA to Host Job Fair
(Joliet, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a Veteran Resource Fair for veterans to learn about eligible benefits, submit claims, and access resources. On-site resources include an IDVA Veteran Service Officer, assisted living representatives, emp...
6h ago
What time is the White Sox game today? Fans ready to bounce after loss to Cleveland in ALDS Game 3
All eyes were back on Rate Field on Thursday as the Chicago White Sox were set to take on the Cleveland Guardians for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. The postseason for the White Sox is perfect no more. It came to a screeching halt on Thursday, as the Sox lost...
6h ago
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...
Oct 7, 2026
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...
Oct 7, 2026
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...
Oct 7, 2026
