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5 Years Ago, Chance The Snapper Was Rescued From Humboldt Park Lagoon. Now, The Gator Is Thriving
CHICAGO — An hour or so before Chance the Snapper was rescued in summer 2019, the Humboldt Park lagoon was completely silent and dark for the first time in several days — maybe ever. It was about 1 a.m., and Kelley Gandurski had been up “since God knows...
Best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
Best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL. We delve into three of the best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co., Nature’s Best Cafe, and Kogii Kogii Express. Naperville, Illinois, is home to a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, particularly when it comes to hidden gems. They are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Naperville.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend
From the Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration to a Tacos Y Tamales festival, there's plenty to do in Chicago this weekend. Here are NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter's picks for this weekend, July 19 through 21. Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration. WHAT: The Millennium Park Celebration is a 4 day event...
Prom for senior (citizens) takes place on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Feeling good about how you look never gets old."The good part about it is that you're happy."Ninety-five-year-old 95-year Delorse Williams feels 16 all over again. She's reflecting on her high school prom experience…"I remember I got a good kiss, haha," said Williams.Because on Friday, she got to relive it. It's Senior Prom Day at Roseland Place, a senior living facility...
Jennifer Hudson surprises fans at Common's concert for Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration
Millennium Park is still being celebrated this weekend as the can't miss attraction in Chicago turned 20 years old this week.The city continued its four-day celebration on Saturday, with Chicago music artist Common performing a concert with the Grant Park Orchestra.Jennifer Hudson also made a surprise appearance, delighting fans in the packed crowd.The concert started at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Most reserved spots appeared to be sold out ahead of the show.Lawn seating for the concert was free, and many fans had lined up to get into the venue well before the show got underway. The event...
The 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament Champion is…
The 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Mauro Provisions, started on June 27th in conjunction with ‘The Bear’ season 3 dropping on Hulu. The field expanded from 16 of the Chicago area’s favorite Italian beef places, a year ago, to 64 this year.
Chicago-area native, master of deadpan comedy, Bob Newhart, dies at 94
Chicago accountant-turned-entertainment legend Bob Newhart has died at 94, his longtime publicist said Thursday.Newhart died at his Los Angeles home after a series of short illnesses.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe was born in Oak Park.He worked in Chicago as an accountant by day and comedian by night before making it big.Newhart is best known for the "Bob Newhart Show," and continued acting into his 90s.The iconic 1970s sitcom was set in Chicago, bringing the city into America's living room. Its opening sequence was a postcard and love letter to the city he loved.His psychologist character...
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary with big money giveaways
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Illinois Lottery is ringing in 50 years - with a downtown party at Pioneer Court.Many walked away winners. The very first person in line pocketed $150. All people had to do was draw the right number to walk away with cash.Many in the crowd have been playing the lottery for decades. For some, Thursday was their luckiest day yet. Jennifer Blumenberg, won $500."The anticipation of scratching and winning – it's great. I think as long as you're winning what you're playing back, you're good to go," Blumenberg said. The Illinois Lottery gave away up to $50,000 in...
Chicago Race Riot of 1919 victims memorialized in new South Side art display
Activists, artists and Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled Saturday public art pieces commemorating the Chicago Race Riot of 1919. Johnson cut a ribbon Saturday, unveiling five markers each a work of art embedded in the sidewalk at 35th and State.
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