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You can help the Shedd Aquarium name this rescued sea otter
Two rescued female sea otter pups have found a safe home at the Shedd Aquarium. Help name this furry baby.Courtesy of Brenna Hernandez/Shedd Aquarium. (CHICAGO) The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is asking the public to vote on names for a 9-month-old female otter, one of two rescued along the California coast. Currently, they are being called Otters 926 and 929.
Feeling brave? Spend the night in one of Chicago's historic and allegedly 'haunted' hotels
Chicago's Congress Plaza and The Drake are known for their rich history and luxurious accommodations, but they're also known for their ghost stories. (CHICAGO) In honor of Halloween, we thought we'd take a look at two buildings in Chicago with lots of spooky tales from the past.
Will Pritzker win reelection? FiveThirtyEight says he has a 99% chance of defeating Bailey
FiveThirtyEight ran their model 40,000 times, and Pritzker won every 99 out of 100. Image by StormBo, CC BY-SA 4.0 cropped, via Wikimedia Commons. (CHICAGO) Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey has called the city of Chicago many things, among them, "a hellhole" and "an unruly child." Despite that, he has recently been living in the former John Hancock Center as he said, to "immerse" himself "in the culture."
Your Chicago weekend: 'Markets for Makers' shopping event returns for fall with unique and local items
Get a head start on your holiday shopping this year, or browse for yourself at this much-anticipated event featuring one-of-a-kind products made by local entrepreneurs and artists.
Haunted car wash: TikTok video gives a sneak peek of this suburban Chicago's "Tunnel of Terror'
A spooky car wash has become an annual event for Tommy's Express in suburban Orland Park. (CHICAGO) Forget haunted hayrides and haunted houses, this is the ultimate experience in Halloween multi-tasking. If you're short on time and need to get your Halloween scare on while you clean your car, Tommy's Express in Orland Park has you covered.
Rats in Chicago: Windy City tops New York & L.A. for the title of "rattiest city" 8th year in a row
Also, how to keep rodents out of your home this fall and winter. (CHICAGO) Orkin ranks cities annually by the number of new rodent treatments performed during the past year. Chicago has the embarrassing honor of winning the title of the country's "rattiest city" for the eighth year in a row.
Mountain lions in Illinois? One was hit and killed by a car on I-88 in Dekalb County this weekend
Gone from Illinois since the 1870s, the occasional mountain lion can sometimes be spotted wandering through the state. (CHICAGO) This Sunday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reported a mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County. DeKalb County is about an hour west of Chicago.
Mariano's Jewel merger: What will happen to your local supermarket and will prices go up?
What does it mean for Chicago-area grocery stores if the $24.6 billion deal between Albertson's and Kroger's goes through?. (CHICAGO) Two of the largest grocery store chains in the nation have agreed to a merger, which would help them compete with Walmart. Kroger announced the deal to merge with Albertsons Companies Inc. on Friday, October 14. Kroger bid $20 billion and agreed to assume $4.7 billion of Albertsons' debt.
Would you pay extra money to bypass the traffic in Chicago?
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has proposed adding "managed lanes" (tolled express lanes) to Chicago expressways. Chicago may have a lot of great qualities, but traffic isn't one of them. A report from INRIX from earlier this year ranked Chicago as the third most congested city in the country in 2021. Globally, Chicago was ranked seventh most congested.
Can you guess which Halloween candy Chicagoans hate?
Chicago says no to candy corn but yes to Tootsie Rolls. A recent survey revealed which Halloween candies America craves the most and which are the least loved. (CHICAGO) If you guessed candy corn was unloved in Chicago, you would be right. According to a recent survey by byte.com, candy corn is the most controversial candy out there. It's beloved by some and hated by others.
Do you find old dolls creepy? Then the Chicago History Museum's 'haunted' doll exhibit is for you
Creepy dolls are on display at Chicago's Museum of History, just in time for Halloween. The dolls are scattered throughout the "Chicago: Crossroads of America" exhibit. (CHICAGO) Forget Chucky. For me, it was seeing the terrifying clown doll in Poltergeist leap out from under the bed that began my fear of creepy dolls.
I tried an AI image generator: Things got a little weird
Artificial Intelligence generated images are having a moment right now. Curious to see if I could create an artful masterpiece by simply entering text into a box, I decided to check out a free online AI program that lets users create a limited number of photos per day.
Guaranteed Income: Cook County residents can apply starting today for $500 a month payments
Who is eligible and how to apply to the $42 million Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot Program. (CHICAGO) Chicagoans can apply for Cook County's Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot beginning today, Thursday, October 6th through Friday, October 21st. The program will send monthly payments of $500 to 3,250 residents for two years.
Owners of Plainfield's 'Stranger Things' house vow to remain open amid neighbor conflict
An elaborate Halloween house in suburban Plainfield made national news for its "Stranger Things" display. But a neighbor's complaints almost caused them to shut down. Update 10/7/22: Good news for horror fans! After a meeting at City Hall to discuss safety issues, the homeowners were cleared to reopen, but with limited hours.
Now you can have the most Chicago-y pizza ever shipped directly to your home
Lou Malnati's got together with Portillo's to create an Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza fusion. (CHICAGO) Not originally from Chicago, I have to admit, the first time I encountered Italian Beef and hot giardiniera on a pizza, I was a little hesitant.
McDonald's nostalgia: Adult Happy Meals on the menu this fall
For a limited time, you can relive your childhood by ordering a grownup Happy Meal at McDonald's. Suburban Chicago McDonald's InteriorCourtesy of McDonald's. (CHICAGO) The Chicago-based fast-food chain knows its Happy Meals are a favorite childhood memory for many. McDonald's is serving up a dose of nostalgia by offering adult Happy Meals for a limited time only.
New Illinois law allows residents to register to vote by mail permanently: Here's how to do it
Illinois voters get to skip the voting lines forever if they sign up to vote by mail permanently. (CHICAGO) Tuesday, September 20th, was National Register to Vote Day, making now a perfect time to consider if you want to be able to vote from home for every election.
Chicagohenge is happening soon: What is it and when are peak viewing times?
Twice a year, Chicago's sunset and sunrise align perfectly with the city's east-west grid system, creating a spectacular view of the sun shining through the buildings. (CHICAGO) Each year on the fall and spring equinoxes, photographers and skywatchers line the streets or stop their cars, to see a stunning view of the rising or setting sun outlined through the skyscrapers.
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