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Warm and breezy weekend ahead in Chicago
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (31+ words) CBS News Los Angeles Weekend 8am CBS News Miami This Morning 10am CBS News New York Saturday 11am CBS News Philadelphia Weekend Morning Hometown High Q Classics CBS News Texas 9am...
Illinois quick hits: Du Quoin state fair attendance rises
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (197+ words) Du Quoin state fair attendance rises The Du Quoin State Fair set an attendance record for the second consecutive year in 2026, but the Illinois State Fair in Springfield saw a modest decline. According to a statement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office,…...
Illinois state fairs attracted more than 1M visitors for second year in a row
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (31+ words) Illinois’ two state fairs drew more than 1 million combined visitors for the second year in a row, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. About 714,000 visitors attended the Springfield fair,......
12 Photos Of Chicago Style Pizza That Won Over The Internet
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (570+ words) Augusto Manuel Cornes Sangiao Chicago-style pizza is known as deep-dish pizza. It features a crispy crust baked in a deep pan and a generous layer of toppings and cheese beneath the sauce. These Reddit users shared images of Chicago-style pizza,…...
Illinois American Water Emphasizes the Importance of Source Water Protection During Annual Recognition Week
2+ week, 1+ day ago (418+ words) BELLEVILLE, Ill., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the American Water Works Association annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), Illinois American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services, starting at the source. "During…...
Why Chicago Is the Best Big City in America for Multi‑Generational Travel Right Now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (667+ words) Chicago has figured out something many big cities haven't: how to give toddlers, school-age kids, parents and grandparents completely different experiences without making the family split up all day. Stand 103 stories high, watch baseball at legendary ballparks, wander through immersive…...
This Illinois Ghost Town Army Depot Has Been Completely Swallowed By The Woods
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1532+ words) It is not every day that a quiet wildlife escape comes with abandoned bunkers and a military past. In northwest Illinois, deer now roam old roads once busy with trucks hauling ammunition during the World Wars. Grass has swallowed much…...
This Under-The-Radar Illinois Eatery Serves Pierogies So Good They Deserve A Fan Club
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1527+ words) Buckwheat pierogi and mushroom with mint sauce are not the kind of thing you expect to stumble across in a Chicago suburb strip of Devon Avenue. Yet a small family-run Polish kitchen in Illinois has quietly turned handmade dumplings into…...
Two Chicago-area eateries made the New York Times list of America’s best restaurants, including this suburban Greek charmer
3+ week, 2+ day ago (167+ words) Chicago restaurants landed not one but two spots on The New York Times' 2026 Restaurant List, and the picks make a pretty strong case for getting out of the usual dining bubble. TheTimes' annual list of 50 favorite restaurants in the country…...
Chicago’s Divvy Ridership Hits Record High With 3.5 Million Trips This Summer
3+ week, 3+ day ago (300+ words) CHICAGO — The city’s Divvy system had its busiest summer on record, with riders taking more than 3.5 million bike and scooter trips since June 1, officials announced Tuesday. July and August each topped 1 million trips, marking the first time Divvy has recorded…...