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Chicago’s downtown offers spooky history
Downtown Chicago has a rich history of ghost stories and and many popular landmarks have spooky tales associated with them. A famous site is the Iroquois Theater, now the James M. Nederlander Theatre , 24 W. Randolph. Hundreds of moviegoers, mostly women and children, perished in a horrible fire during a Christmas musical in 1903.
Chicago weather: Warm Monday ahead, cooler temps later in the week
CHICAGO - Chicago will enjoy clear skies and mild temperatures tonight, with lows dipping to around 53 degrees in the city. Monday promises to be another beautiful summer day, with abundant sunshine and highs reaching near 82 degrees—about 20 degrees above normal for mid-October. Tuesday will remain mild, though...
Dance, steel, and spirit: The story of Chicago’s ‘Movement’ sculpture
A new 13-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture lives on the south side of Chicago. Pastor John F. Hannah of New Life Covenant Southeast commissioned renowned African artist Abiola Akintola to create the sculpture known as “Movement” that will live on the campus of New Life at 7621 South Greenwood Ave. Rolling out spoke to Pastor Hannah about what inspired the idea, what the sculpture means for the city and how art can heal.
Sunday Forecast: Picturesque fall temps continue
CHICAGO (WGN) — If you’re a fan of the warm October temperatures we’ve been receiving here in Chicagoland, the next few days are likely to have your kind of weather. Sunday The forecast is calling for abundant sunshine with temperatures in the mid-to-high 70s in the suburbs, with temperatures sitting in the low-to-mid 70s lakeside […]
Illinois company aims to introduce plant-based chicken into Chicago market mimicking the real thing
SWAP Food is making a mark in Chicago with the launch of SWAP™ Chicken, a plant-based whole filet chicken replacement. Crafted from a short list of clean label ingredients, SWAP Chicken aims to appeal to both plant-based skeptics and meat lovers, offering a savory flavor and muscle-like texture that mimics traditional chicken. With 19g of protein per 90g filet, it contains no GMOs, gluten, or cholesterol.
Hot and sunny finish to the weekend for Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A notable warmup on Sunday, with a high near 80 degrees. Sunday will be the final 6 p.m. sunset of the year. Don't forget, Daylight Saving Time ends in two weeks on Nov. 3. Clocks will fall back one hour. The warmup continues into Monday as warm winds boost highs in the lower 80s. This is 20 degrees above the norm. Dry weather to start the new week. A few sprinkles or showers are possible from Tuesday into Wednesday. This does not appear to be a drought-busting rain as conditions remain extremely dry. The coolest day of the week is Thursday, with a high in the 50s. Another warming trend takes off heading into next weekend. WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAYSunny and warmer, with a high of 78CLEAR AND COOL SUNDAY NIGHTLows drop to 53MORE SUN ON MONDAYVery warm, with a high of 81
Chicago’s School Board Races See Massive Cash Surge as Spending Caps Lifted in All But Two Races
Unlimited spending spark concerns as wealthy donors, teacher unions battle over control of City’s education future. CHICAGO - In an unprecedented shift, the flow of campaign cash into Chicago’s school board races has dramatically escalated, as contribution caps have been lifted in nearly all districts. The Illinois State Board of Elections announced that eight out of ten districts are now free from traditional campaign finance limits, allowing candidates to accept unlimited contributions through the remainder of the election cycle. This decision, driven by hefty spending from super PACs and self-funded candidates, could reshape the dynamics of this highly competitive election.
A Pair of Knockout Restaurants
This one is a teaser brought over from France. The first of these Chicago knockouts was founded by a chef/owner who left his native Hungary for the United States with a dollar, a dime, five words of English, and a load of personality. Chef Louis Szathmáry. His name was...
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