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Riot Fest reveals full 2026 lineup for Chicago festival; tickets go on sale
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (122+ words) Riot Fest's highly anticipated 2026 lineup is officially out. The list of headliners for the September festival includes big-name artists like Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Alanis Morissette, Pierce the Veil and more. Other artists like Morrissey, Rise Against, Iggy Pop, Bad…...
Hemp businesses warn THC limits in Illinois bill could force them to close
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (441+ words) Hemp businesses in Illinois say they'll be forced to close next month if a cannabis bill passes in Springfield this week. Paris Schutz reports. There's a new push to regulate the cannabis and hemp industries in Illinois with mere days…...
See inside: Chicago building transformed by HGTV star Alison Victoria hits market for $3 M
21+ hour, 54+ min ago (121+ words) A Chicago building designed by a popular HGTV star and transformed into a "Parisian-inspired live-work sanctuary" has hit the market. Listed for just under $3 million, the historic building, located at 2733 N. Pulaski Road, was transformed by HGTV star Alison Victoria, who…...
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady, a Naperville native, is headed to the World Cup
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (341+ words) Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady has made history after he was named to the United States" World Cup roster on Tuesday. Brady will be one of three goalkeepers joining the U. S. squad for the upcoming tournament, and after a strong season…...
Could a "flash drought' be developing in the Chicago area?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (258+ words) Kevin Jeanes breaks down the air quality alerts issued for parts of Illinois and Indiana as "unhealthy" ozone levels are expected. With scant rain in the extended forecast, some experts warn a "flash drought" may be ahead for Chicago as…...
Windows shattered at Chicago's famous Manny's Deli after break-in attempt
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (131+ words) An attempted break-in at Chicago's iconic Manny's Deli overnight left windows to the restaurant shattered, with police investigating after suspects fled the scene. According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place about 3 a. m. , with two people exiting a white…...
All aboard: Historic Big Boy locomotive coming to Illinois this summer. Where its stopping and when
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (406+ words) Union Pacific's 4014 Big Boy steam engine draws crowds everywhere it goes, and on Monday, in rolled into Watseka. NBC Chicago's JC Navarrete reports. Editor's note: The video above captured Big Boy No. 4014 in Illinois during a prior visit. All-aboard: A…...
Chicago lawmakers mull targeting parents of teens involved in "takeovers"
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (380+ words) Some Chicago City Council members are gearing up to take on parents of teens who get arrested during illegal takevovers past curfew. Paris Schutz has more details. The proposal comes as the city reels from a takeover on the Near…...
Some tick bites can trigger a red meat allergy, cases reported in Illinois
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (278+ words) While tick bites are often associated with Lyme disease, they can also lead to a less commonly known condition: Alpha-gal syndrome. The Illinois Department of Public Health recently highlighted AGS, also known as red meat allergy or tick bite meat…...
Illinois' largest water park opens for the season. Tickets prices, a new feature and more
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (197+ words) Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out,…...