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4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Day 2 of RNC wraps up as Trump’s running mate JD Vance prepares to headline Wednesday
MILWAUKEE — It’s often been said that Illinois is two states: Chicago and downstate. In fact, some Republicans have even floated the idea of a break-up. But, there’s no doubt the political differences between the two regions, even among Republicans, have hurt the party’s win-loss record. Illinois Republicans rallied again Wednesday morning and were greeted […]
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
South Siders clean up debris, wait for power after 2 tornadoes hit area
Some South Side neighborhoods are still cleaning up debris and waiting for power after two days of severe storms and several tornadoes buffeted the Chicago area. As tornado sirens wailed throughout the South Side on Sunday and Monday evenings, winds between 50 and 80 miles per hour tore through neighborhoods, knocking down trees and power lines.
Local girls honored in Gold Award Class of 2024 by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced its 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts, according to a press release. The Gold Award is the highest achievement that can be earned in Girl Scouts. The 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts features eight recipients: Sachi Arora of Lake...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Logan Square Hollander Apartments Project Finally Gets City Council Approval
LOGAN AQUARE — A long-awaited Logan Square apartment project finally passed City Council after a bumpy road to the finish line. The Hollander loft apartment project at 2418-2428 N. Milwaukee Ave. earned final approval Wednesday after going through five renditions since 2018 and an unexpected delay last month thanks to a political sparring match amongst alderpeople.
Northwest Side Alderwoman Calls For Hearing On Metra Construction Delays
OLD IRVING PARK — A Northwest Side alderwoman wants a public hearing for Metra officials to explain repeated and ongoing construction delays to rebuild an aging station in Old Irving Park. Ald. Ruth Cruz (31st) introduced the resolution for the hearing at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The project...
Riot Fest Announces Single Day Band Lineup, Shuttle Service to RiotLand and the Community Band Contest
Riot Fest, the iconic annual punk rock and alternative music festival, is excited to announce its 2024 daily lineup, shuttle service, a community band contest in the Lawndale & Little Village neighborhoods and more! This year’s festival will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 20-22nd, featuring 90+ bands over 3-days, and will feature RiotLand, an immersive “Choose Your Own Adventure” world that promises to elevate the festival experience to new heights. Riot Fest, while reluctant to leave its longtime home in Chicago, made the difficult decision to relocate due to issues with the Park District, which paved the way for RiotLand, a 3-day version of which will be explorable on the Riot Fest website starting tomorrow. Fans can double tap their way through the various locations in this punk rock town.
Pitchfork Music Festival Spotlights 5 Chicago Recording Artists Among the Dozens of Bands
Pitchfork Music Festival returns Friday for its annual three-day weekend. Since 2006, the homegrown fest has built a brand as Chicago’s eclectic summer sampler of alternative rock, pop, hip-hop and stimulating sound. Music-makers with millions of fans lead the way. Alanis Morissette, Brittany Howard, Black Pumas and Carly Rae...
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