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First look at US World Cup concession items and prices for food and booze
Soccer fans better be ready to fork over some big bucks for food, drinks and souvenirs at World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. For those headed to the stadium to catch all the excitement on the pitch, be pr...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 15, 2026

Why Are Costumed People Running To The CTA? 'Catch That Train' Videos Add Whimsy To Commutes
Charlie Clerk, better known as @Sidequesttre on social media, has three rules when making his "Catch That Train" videos. Don't get hit by a car. Make it to the train no matter what. And his golden rul...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 12, 2026
Storms Spawn Tornadoes, NWS to Investigate
(CHICAGO) -- Cleanup is underway across the Chicago area after Thursday night thunderstorms spawned at least two confirmed tornadoes. Survey teams from the National Weather Service will be assessing d...
Nick Gale Jun 12, 2026

Where to celebrate the World Cup in Chicago: Watch parties, specials and freebies
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here. Even though Chicago isn't a host city, there are still plenty of ways to get in on the action right here at home. From huge watch parties with a jumbotron to a digital...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 11, 2026
Preservation Grants Awarded
(CHICAGO) -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $27,100 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through the Preservation Heritage Fund and the Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley I...
Nick Gale Jun 10, 2026

Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record
If you attended Pokmon Go Fest in Grant Park over the weekend, you were not alone. The event was a such a huge hit, it broke attendance records. More than 103,000 tickets were sold for the three-day e...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 10, 2026

Illinois lawmaker to reveal new plan in effort to keep Bears out of Indiana
The Bears stadium saga just got yet another twist. An Illinois lawmaker said he has a new plan to keep the team in Illinois. The question is -- is it too little too late? "This entire debacle has expo...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 10, 2026

Chicago Park District Pools Opening June 19, Staying Open Through Labor Day This Year
Get ready to make a splash. Touting its successful recruitment of a full complement of more than 700 lifeguards, the Chicago Park District announced that the city's outdoor pools will open on June 19 ...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 09, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago animals come down with World Cup fever
If you think you've got soccer fever ahead of the World Cup, wait until you see who's playing at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. https://youtu.be/joZYTIqMd9s?si=mw2bjCw3f5RJ35Wm Just like the athletes, animal...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 09, 2026
New Veterans Resource Center Launched
(Champaign, IL) -- The Salvation Army has launched a new Veterans Resource Center in Champaign, introducing a community-based model designed to help Illinois veterans navigate the transition back to c...
Nick Gale Jun 08, 2026







