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'Tyson the Bison' roamed a Chicago suburban forest preserve for 8 months
The American buffalo that escaped her farm and wandered through a northern suburban forest preserve for months was safely captured last week. (CHICAGO) Officials from the Lake County Forest Preserve announced on Wednesday, May 25th, that the wayward 1,300-pound bison "was safely and humanely removed."
10 summery things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Check out these ideas for a fun-filled three-day weekend. Lakefront BikingPhoto Credit: Abel Arciniega courtesy of Choose Chicago. (CHICAGO) For the last two years, the celebration for the kick-off weekend into summer where we honor those who have died serving in the U.S. armed forces has been subdued. But this year, the city is open with no restrictions.
Gov. Pritzker hits back on Twitter against Texas governor after Abbott slammed Chicago
"Do better. You have 19 kids and two teachers who deserve our best." (CHICAGO) Chicago keeps getting mentioned by politicians amid the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They cite Chicago crime as the reason why tougher firearms restrictions won't work.
Lawmakers once tried to ban white women from frequenting Chinese restaurants
Unfair laws and prejudice nearly wiped out Chinese restaurants in Chicago 100 years ago. China Town in ChicagoAdam Alexander courtesy of Choose Chicago. (CHICAGO) As popular as Chinese food has become in America, there was once a time in our history when Chinese-American restaurants were under attack.
Find out if solar panels would make sense for your home at CUB's Facebook Live event
Hear all the details of the 'Grow Solar Chicagoland' group-buy program in a Facebook Live event held this Wednesday, May 25th. (CHICAGO) With inflation rising everywhere on seemingly every product and service, Chicagoans are looking to save money where they can. One of those places you might be able to save a buck could be in your electric bill. However, according to the nonprofit Illinois Public Interest Research Group (Illinois PIRG), electric bills in Chicagoland are likely only to get worse. ComEd is proposing a $199 million rate hike starting next year.
I tried Portillo's all-new vegan hot dog, the Garden Dog
And here's what I thought. Portillo's(image by Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - cropped) (CHICAGO) Vegans with a craving for a Chicago-style hot dog can rejoice. Portillo's has teamed up with Field Roast to offer a vegan hot dog made with 100% plant-based protein and served in the traditional Chicago-style way.
The Illinois DNR wants to know if you see an armadillo in Chicago
Is climate change bringing armadillos into northern Illinois?. (CHICAGO) They don't seem to be here yet, but according to officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), armadillos might be making their way north from the southern part of the state.
Live the Regency-era romance dream when you attend the 'Bridgerton Ball' in Chicago
Don your finest gown and get ready for the social event of the year. The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience has arrived in Chicago!. (CHICAGO) If you have ever imagined yourself as a lady or lord of The Ton, dressed in your finery, sipping cocktails, and hobnobbing with the Queen as an elegant string quartet plays in the background, your time is now.
It's against the law to let your dog bark for more than 15 minutes in this Chicago suburb
The Aurora City Council voted last week to fine pet owners a $100 ticket for excessive noise from dog barking. (CHICAGO) Nobody likes to hear a dog barking excessively outdoors, but this Chicago suburb is taking it to another level.
What to do this weekend in Chicago: See the 'Blood Moon' at a lunar eclipse viewing event
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in much of North America this Sunday, May 15th. (CHICAGO) This Sunday, May 15th, Chicagoland will have a skywatching treat when a total lunar eclipse occurs. The Flower Moon will pass into the Earth's shadow starting at 8:32 PM CT.
Inflation in Illinois: New report finds nearly half of residents struggle to pay bills
In the Chicago Metro area, prices this past March were up 7.8% from a year ago, according to the Consumer Price Index. (CHICAGO) If you've noticed your household bills are up lately, you're not alone. Everything seems to cost more these days. And Americans are struggling to pay for it all, according to the latest report from QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company.
Bring your dog to The Morton Arboretum this Sunday, May 15th
This Sunday, The Morton Arboretum hosts its "Tails on the Trails" Pet Expo event. Bring your furry friend to see the attractions and explore the trails. (CHICAGO) The Tails on the Trails event is your chance to explore 16 miles of trails with your dog at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
Chicago will get to see a 'Blood Moon' during the total lunar eclipse this month
As long as the weather cooperates, Chicagoans will have a perfect view of May's Blood Moon/Flower Moon during the eclipse in May. (CHICAGO) If the clouds stay away, sky observing enthusiasts could be in for a treat this month. For the first time in three years, northern Illinois, including the Chicago area, will be able to view a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 15th.
What's the deal with all the gnats, Chicago?
Your answers on how to repel them, and do we know why there are so many this year?. (CHICAGO) Social media has been abuzz with reports of gnat swarms in Chicago, especially near the lakefront. One Twitter user posted, "I'm abandoning Chicago the gnats have won."
Introducing 'Chicagwa:' Cans of fresh Lake Michigan tap water celebrate Chicago, while stirring up controversy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches a campaign to promote Chicago's high-quality drinking water. However, the city is still dealing with dangerous lead pipes, and what's the taxpayer's cost of the new campaign?
The leaked SCOTUS opinion draft on Roe v Wade brings swift reactions out of Illinois
Politicians in Illinois and Chicago reacted to the leaked news of the possibility of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. (CHICAGO) A draft opinion obtained by Politico and leaked Monday night showed earlier this year that the Supreme Court justices had voted in a draft opinion to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that made abortion safe and legal in all 50 states.
Celebrate Chicago Botanic Garden's 50th birthday with 'Flourish: The Garden at 50'
The Garden is celebrating its special birthday with art, interactive performances, and a special exhibit in the Greenhouse Galleries. The RookeryPhoto by Patrick Dougherty courtesy Chicago Botanic Garden.
Homeowners discover a bag of 60-year-old Mcdonald's fries hidden in their bathroom wall
The french fries were "still perfectly crispy." McDonald's museum, Des Plaines, IL(photo by Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons) (CHICAGO) People have been known to make strange discoveries when doing home renovations, as this Crystal Lake couple recently found out. Rob and Grace Jones made an unusual find while upgrading the bathroom of their 1950's era home in the northern suburbs of Chicago.
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