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Obama Center releases grand opening weekend events schedule
The Obama Presidential Center will have its grand opening celebration next month, with a number of free events slated to celebrate the long-awaited moment. According to a release from organizers, the grand opening festivities will take place from June 19-21, with a "fre...
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Chicago's Iconic Pizzerias Unite For The Inaugural Slice of Chicago Race
Slice of Chicago is making its debut on July 12, at Soldier Field, uniting runners and pizza lovers in a celebration of one of the city's most iconic culinary traditions. Registered participants will receive a free slice of pizza from one of four of Chicago's most storied pi...
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Threat of International Travel Halt at O'Hare
(CHICAGO) -- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is raising eyebrows with a potential plan to pull CBP officers out of airports in sanctuary cities telling FOX News the agency is drawing up plans to carry out such a proposal. "In these sanctuary cities where the local radica...
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Obama Center releases grand opening weekend events schedule
The Obama Presidential Center will have its grand opening celebration next month, with a number of free events slated to celebrate the long-awaited moment. According to a release from organizers, the grand opening festivities will take place from June 19-21, with a "fre...
1h ago
Chicago's Iconic Pizzerias Unite For The Inaugural Slice of Chicago Race
Slice of Chicago is making its debut on July 12, at Soldier Field, uniting runners and pizza lovers in a celebration of one of the city's most iconic culinary traditions. Registered participants will receive a free slice of pizza from one of four of Chicago's most storied pi...
1h ago
Threat of International Travel Halt at O'Hare
(CHICAGO) -- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is raising eyebrows with a potential plan to pull CBP officers out of airports in sanctuary cities telling FOX News the agency is drawing up plans to carry out such a proposal. "In these sanctuary cities where the local radica...
2h ago
Heading To The Vatican For A Pope Visit? You'll Probably Run Into Some Chicagoans
Dave and Denise Hughes, donning White Sox gear and Chicago flags, were walking outside St. Peter's Square just after sunrise Wednesday. The Wheaton natives spotted another pair wearing Sox gear across the street. "Are you guys South Siders?" Dave Hughes bellowed. T...
May 27, 2026
Navy Pier is hosting a 10th Anniversary Celebration for the Centennial Wheel-including $10 rides
The iconic Centennial Wheel turns 10 years old this month, and Chicagoans can celebrate with a $10 spin on the famed ride! Navy Pier will host its Centennial Wheel 10th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, May 27, offering $10 wheels rides all day. Pier-goers will also enjo...
May 26, 2026
Taste of Chicago announces performer and vendor lineup
Rapper Common, indie band Beach Bunny and R&B artist Babyface are among the acts set to headline Taste of Chicago, July 8-12 in Grant Park, the city of Chicago announced Thursday. The annual free festival returns to a primetime stretch in the summer after being bumped to...
May 26, 2026
