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The Midwest's longest multi-level go-kart track is coming to the Chicago suburbs
A sprawling 90,000-square-foot entertainment facility housing the longest multi-level go-kart track in the Midwest is in the works in the Chicago suburbs. RPM Raceway, an "ageless interactive entertainment destination" with four locations on the East Coast, will oc...
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Lollapalooza wraps up after muddy weekend, weather delays
After four days of massive crowds enjoying music in Grant Park, Lollapalooza came to a close on Sunday night. Rain boots happened to be a trending accessory at this year's festival after showers soaked the grounds, creating a muddy mess. Many concertgoers decided to roll wit...
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Giannoulias Enters Mayoral Race
(CHICAGO) -- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has entered the crowded race for Chicago mayor. He made the announcement at the IBEW Hall Sunday. Giannoulias, who also had served as State Treasurer before making a failed U.S. Senate run, is now the 10th declared c...
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The Midwest's longest multi-level go-kart track is coming to the Chicago suburbs
A sprawling 90,000-square-foot entertainment facility housing the longest multi-level go-kart track in the Midwest is in the works in the Chicago suburbs. RPM Raceway, an "ageless interactive entertainment destination" with four locations on the East Coast, will oc...
5h ago
Lollapalooza wraps up after muddy weekend, weather delays
After four days of massive crowds enjoying music in Grant Park, Lollapalooza came to a close on Sunday night. Rain boots happened to be a trending accessory at this year's festival after showers soaked the grounds, creating a muddy mess. Many concertgoers decided to roll wit...
5h ago
Giannoulias Enters Mayoral Race
(CHICAGO) -- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has entered the crowded race for Chicago mayor. He made the announcement at the IBEW Hall Sunday. Giannoulias, who also had served as State Treasurer before making a failed U.S. Senate run, is now the 10th declared c...
5h ago
CPS Budget Passes but With Amendment
(CHICAGO) -- The Chicago Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a nearly $10 billion budget for the upcoming school year but not before modifying it. The plan was amended by board members to included an additional $150 million in funds from Springfield. But the head of...
Jul 31, 2026
CPS Budget Vote Thursday
(CHICAGO) -- Chicago Board of Education members will vote today on a nearly $10 billion budget. The budget includes a mix of layoffs, some salary freezes, and more to fill a $732 million budget gap. Layoffs will total 1,600. Of those, 700 are teaching position. The Chicago T...
Jul 30, 2026
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB 2427 into law, which bans cellphones in public schools statewide. The goal of the new law is to remove distractions from classrooms. The law requires school districts to develop and implement a "bell-to-bell" policy, restrictin...
Jul 29, 2026
