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Illinois Launches Program for LGBTQ+ Health Services
Note this article was written with the use of AI. Illinois has launched a new state initiative to support and expand gender-affirming care. The Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness and Equity Program, coordinated by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), plans to provide comprehensive and medically necessary care for transgender, gender-diverse, and LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the state.
Cicada Zombies: Unusual Fungus Infects Chicago-Area Insects
If you thought the noisy cicadas were annoying this year, just wait until they become "zombies." According to WGN9, a white fungus called Massospora cicadina has already begun infecting the local cicada population. In something out of a horror movie, this fungus keeps the insect alive and controls its behavior even though one-third of its body has turned to fungal tissue.
How to make the world's original brownie recipe
Deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches aren't the only famous food items to come out of Chicago. (CHICAGO) Americans love brownies. Nationwide, we eat an estimated 1.5 billion brownies each year. But did you know that brownies were one of the many iconic inventions dreamed up in Chicago?
Chicago day trip: Check out this hidden gem in Long Grove
If you're looking for something a little different to do, check out the Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove. (CHICAGO) Located in the northern suburbs of Chicago is a whimsical museum, perhaps the only of its kind, filled with sock monkeys.
Portillo's heart-shaped cakes and chocolate strawberry shakes are back for Valentine's Day
Grab a heart-shaped chocolate cake from Portillo's and pick up a chocolate-covered strawberry shake while you're at it. (CHICAGO) Chicago-based Portillo's is once again offering heart-shaped chocolate cakes for pre-order this Valentine's Day. Also returning to the menu for February is the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake.
Cicadas Invade Chicago: Experts Warn of Unusual Emergence
Experts warn Chicagoans to expect unusual numbers of cicadas this spring. (CHICAGO) The year was 1803. Thomas Jefferson was in the White House, the Louisiana Purchase was ratified, and Ohio became a state. In other news, billions of cicadas dug their way out from their underground slumber across the country. An event that only happens every 221 years.
Uncovering the 100-Year-Old Sunken Shipwreck off Chicago's Coast
(CHICAGO) You can still see a bit of the wreck protruding from Lake Michigan waters just off the coast of the 49th Street Beach. In 1914, the Silver Spray steamboat sank to the bottom of the lake as onlookers watched from ashore. The wreck is so close to the beach that swimmers and divers can easily access what's left of the wreckage.
Explore Chicago's most expensive house on the market
Chicago's most expensive home on the market has been for sale for nearly a year, and its price has been reduced by over 50% from the original asking price. (CHICAGO) This French-inspired Lincoln Park mansion is currently for sale at $23.5 million. This is down from the original $50 million asking price, and $4 million less than the lowered price from last February.
Lincoln Park Zoo: Chicago's Unexpectedly Haunted Attraction
One of the most "haunted places in America" is one of the most unlikely attractions you might expect. Condé Nast Traveler has published a report of 32 locations across the country selected by its editors as the most haunted places in America.
Halloween Themed Restaurants Offer Spooky Fun in Chicago
From seven deadly sins to a monster mash, Chicago has it all. Are you wondering how to celebrate Halloween in Chicago? Some of the best celebrations are going down in Chicago restaurants and bars. Read on for a selection of Halloween Happenings around town.
September's Spectacular Harvest Moon: The Last Supermoon of 2023
Coming right after the autumnal equinox, the Chicago night skies will glow with this year's final supermoon. (CHICAGO) Halloween decorations are out, pumpkin spice lattes are here, and the air is beginning to turn cool and crisp.
Chicago Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for a Limited Time
Bring a furry friend into your life this September. Adoption fees are waived this month at Chicago Animal Care and Control. (CHICAGO) If you've been considering adopting a new dog or cat, you can do so for free this month at Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Star Gazing: Why is Venus So Bright Right Now?
If you're up before sunrise, be sure to glance up towards the east for a glimpse of bright and beautiful Venus. (CHICAGO) Early morning risers may have noticed a shining bright star in the eastern sky appearing before dawn. It's actually not a star, but the planet Venus.
Sip Into Fall with Wendy's Pumpkin Spice Frosty & Cold Brew
It's the best time of year for Pumpkin Spice lovers. As the cool weather blows in, the pumpkin spice offerings return. This autumn, Wendy's is introducing a Pumpkin Spice Frosty and Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew to its menu lineup.
Spice Up Your Fall with Naf Naf Grill's Fiery New Menu Additions
(CHICAGO) As autumn rolls in, Naf Naf Grill, the Naperville-based sensation known for its Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine, is turning up the heat and tantalizing taste buds with an exciting array of spicy new menu additions.
Celebrate National Bakery Day All Month With Corner Bakery’s 99-Cent Cookies
Corner Bakery's soft, gooey cookies are just 99 cents all month long. (CHICAGO) Fall is the perfect time to indulge in a soft, bakery treat. And just in time for the season, National Bakery Day falls on September 22, 2023.
Free Museum Days This September for Illinois Residents
Plan your Chicago museum trip today. See the list of free museum days for Illinois residents. (CHICAGO) There's no doubt, Chicago is home to some amazing museums. The best part, Illinois residents can tour them for free, depending on the day.
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