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Illinois State Fair to offer $5 admission tickets in flash sale
1+ week, 2+ day ago (58+ words) Illinois State Fair admission tickets will cost $5 during an online flash sale running Aug. 1 through Aug. 12. Illinois State Fair to offer $5 admission tickets in flash sale Illinois residents and visitors can buy admission to the Illinois State Fair for $5 during…...
Today in Chicago History: Ownership of Sears Tower handed to its lender
4+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 11, according to the Tribune’s archives. 1915: “Jazz” was used in the Tribune to describe music for one of the first times in history. 2003: Sears Tower was transferred to…...
10 Big Secondhand Shops Across Illinois That Are Worth The Trip
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (1725+ words) In Illinois, one quick stop can turn into an afternoon-long treasure hunt before you even realize it. A dusty shelf catches your eye, a forgotten chair suddenly feels perfect, and a random vintage piece becomes the thing you cannot leave…...
The benefits of sending a card
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (32+ words) There are a lot of benefits to sending someone a card, both for you and for the recipient. Dr. Sheela Raja joins Marie Saavedra to explain. The benefits of sending a card...
Top toys this summer to keep your kids active
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (28+ words) Keep your kids active this summer with these toys recommended by James Zahn, senior editor at The Toy Insider. Top toys this summer to keep your kids active...
Cash register stolen from discount store in Chicago's Logan Square commuunity
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (31+ words) Three burglars broke into a discount store in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood early Tuesday and stole the cash register. Cash register stolen from discount store in Chicago's Logan Square commuunity...
Burglars steal cash register from discount store in Chicago's Logan Square community
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) May 26, 2026 / 8:41 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Three burglars broke into a discount store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Tuesday and stole the cash register. At 3:23 a.m., the burglars broke the front glass window at Jacky Shop 4 Less, at 3655 W. Diversey Ave. They…...
USPS to reissue Mr. Rogers stamp
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (41+ words) The Mister Rogers stamp won a contest at the Boston 2026 World Exposition on Sunday, and that means the stamp, first released in 2018, will be reissued this summer. USPS to reissue Mr. Rogers stamp USPS to reissue Mr. Rogers stamp...
Judge sets date for Ford City Mall to close after Chicago files motion over safety concerns
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (111+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A date is now set for Ford City Mall on Chicago's South Side to close for good. A judge ruled that the mall must close by noon on June 22. The City of Chicago filed an emergency motion to…...
7 stores in Maine Township strip mall hit by smash-and-grab burglars
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (151+ words) May 14, 2026 / 2:19 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Seven stores in a strip mall in Maine Township, Illinois, had their windows smashed in apparent overnight burglaries. Video of the strip mall in the 9300 block of Ballard showed the front glass doors and windows…...