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Local News
Chicago River Bridge Closures: State Street Bridge Shutdown Details
The State Street Bridge over the Chicago River will be closed for several hours on four consecutive days…
Sports
Wildkits Shut Out Trevians: Ava Bellis Leads Evanston to Victory
The Evanston Wildkits secured a dominant 25-0 victory over the New Trier Trevians, with standout performances from quarterback…
Local News
How an Illinois Quarry Transformed into a Premier Scuba Diving Destination
From its humble beginnings as an abandoned quarry, Mermet Springs has become a premier scuba diving destination, attracting…
Local News
Heat-Induced Malfunction Halts Chicago’s DuSable Bridge Traffic for Hours
Chicago's DuSable Bridge was stuck open for four hours due to extreme heat, causing major traffic disruptions and…
Local News
Downtown Summer Sounds Finale Features Suite Mollie Band
The Downtown Summer Sounds series concluded with a vibrant finale, featuring the energetic performance of Suite Mollie Band…
Crime
Judge Orders Suspension of Logging in Shawnee National Forest Due to Endangered Species Act Violation
A federal judge has ordered the suspension of a commercial logging project in Shawnee National Forest, citing violations…
Weather
Heat dome brings sweltering conditions to Chicago in early September 2026
Chicago is set to experience a late-summer heatwave as a heat dome moves into the region, bringing temperatures…
Business
Fuel prices in Chicago: gas and diesel this week
Gas prices in Chicago have risen to $4.321 per gallon this week, up 1.84% from last week, placing…
Politics
Moody’s Upgrades Illinois to A1: A Decade of Financial Turnaround
Illinois has reached a pivotal financial milestone with Moody's upgrading its credit rating to A1, the highest since…
Local News
Chicago Students Return to Classrooms as District Faces Budget Challenges
As Chicago Public Schools welcome over 300,000 students back to classrooms, one family's journey highlights the district's opportunities…