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Falsifying Time, Drinking on the Job, Latest OIG Findings
(CHICAGO) -- The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General' latest Quarterly Report has found several infractions. This quarter, OIG reported an investigation in which the Chicago Police Department (CPD) mishandled its investigation into the death of an individual struck b...
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Gallagher Way announces 2026 summer events
Gallagher Way announced their 2026 summer lineup Tuesday. The Budweiser Concert Series is back with performances by Mayday Parade, OK Go and Guster. Mayday Parade performs on May 17, Ok Go performs on June 13 and Guster performs on June 26. Here's the 2026 movie schedule. Mo...
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Where to score deals and discounts on food for Tax Day in and around Chicago
For most, the stress of Tax Day outweighs any satisfaction of checking something off the annual to-do list. Many restaurants are offering discounts in honor of Tax Day to soften the blow to your bank account after paying your dues to Uncle Sam. Here's a look at where you can...
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6/13/26 - Santana and The Doobie Brothers
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Gallagher Way announces 2026 summer events
Gallagher Way announced their 2026 summer lineup Tuesday. The Budweiser Concert Series is back with performances by Mayday Parade, OK Go and Guster. Mayday Parade performs on May 17, Ok Go performs on June 13 and Guster performs on June 26. Here's the 2026 movie schedule. Mo...
4h ago
Where to score deals and discounts on food for Tax Day in and around Chicago
For most, the stress of Tax Day outweighs any satisfaction of checking something off the annual to-do list. Many restaurants are offering discounts in honor of Tax Day to soften the blow to your bank account after paying your dues to Uncle Sam. Here's a look at where you can...
5h ago
A Chicago Fan's Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Concerts Are Now Online
The music collection of a 59-year-old Chicago man who attended more than 10,000 concerts and recorded them on cassette tapes is slowly being digitized and released online for free. Like many GenX kids, Aadam Jacobs used cassette tapes to record music off the radio, but it wa...
Apr 14, 2026
Navy Pier will have fireworks on Fourth of July holiday
One of Chicago's greatest attractions will host a fireworks display downtown to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Navy Pier announced on Monday that its 2026 Independence Day fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 4. Firework shows at Navy Pier take place ever...
Apr 14, 2026
O'Hare among the Top 10 US Airports for Food and Drink
Airports have evolved far beyond their reputation as places to simply pass through. Across the country, terminals are embracing food as a defining part of the travel experience, partnering with hometown chefs, spotlighting regional cooking, and creating spaces where traveler...
Apr 13, 2026
White Sox to retire Ozzie Guillen's No. 13 in August ceremony
The Chicago White Sox will honor 2005 World Series-winning Manager Ozzie Guillén on Saturday, August 8, by retiring his uniform No. 13 during a special tribute before the first pitch vs. Cleveland at 6:10 p.m. The current pre- and postgame host was told of the honor F...
Apr 13, 2026
