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How 6 Trolls Used to Be Hiding Deep Within the Illinois Woods
There really were trolls in Illinois that were hidden deep within the woods, but they are no more apparently. Have you come upon a giant in the Illinois woods? Thomas Dambo would like you to. He is the creator behind these 6 trolls that are in the woods near Chicago. He shared video of his wood trolls on YouTube along with the answer to the question why:
Stevie Wonder to play first full Chicago show since 2015 in upcoming tour
Fresh off a surprise performance in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, Motown icon Stevie Wonder is embarking on an 11-city tour in the weeks leading up to the 2024 elections, including a stop back in The Windy City. The "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart"...
Famous Illinois Airport Is Home To Over 1 Million Bees
You'll never what you'll see at an airport in Illinois but this has to be one of the most strangest things in the United States. I've been to airports including the major ones in Illinois, many times in my life. When I'm in Chicago at O'Hare International Airport, it's usually way too busy or I'm in a huge rush so I really don't have a lot of time or energy to mess around and sightsee.
Chicago band gets stuck in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene, comforts community with music
What began as a weeklong recording session turned into an ordeal band mates will never forget.They're now home in Chicago following a 17-hour drive.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We made it out safely by pure luck. We found gas. We found a back road," said Sneezy vocalist Brett O'Connor.O'Connor and keyboardist Danny Bauer are members of the band Sneezy, whose high energy music, for a brief moment. brought relief to some who had lost everything."We're all scared and confused and worried and not able to contact our loved-ones, and people just got a chance to just...
Anti-Cruelty Society to take in dogs from shelters impacted by Helene
CHICAGO (CBS) — The death toll from Hurricane Helene keeps growing, becoming the second-deadliest to hit the American mainland in the past 50 years behind Katrina.So far, 162 people have been confirmed dead. President Joe Biden will be on the ground as the cleanup continues.People in Chicago are stepping up to help those impacted by Helene. As the death toll rises, local agencies are stepping in to help out.Two dozen suburban firefighters are on the ground in North Carolina, helping with the search and rescue operation. The swift water rescue teams are part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System."These...
2 years after closing, Gold Coast's iconic Tavern on Rush reopens in new location
A beloved Chicago restaurant that closed its doors two years ago will officially reopen in a new location this week. Tavern on Rush, the longtime Gold Coast staple that closed in 2022, will reopen to guests in its "newly renovated space" at 1015 N. Rush Street in the Thompson Chicago hotel beginning Monday, Sept. 30.
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