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Illinois' historic cicada emergence is winding down, but another cicada is coming
(NBC CHICAGO) - While the great cicada emergence of 2024 may be coming to an end, the "summer of cicadas" is far from over, and the next round might look a little different. That's because another emergence is on the horizon. The season started with the emergence of not one...
Highest-Rated Ice Cream Shops In Chicago By Diners
Ice cream is a treat that can be enjoyed all year round, although the volume produced during the hotter months signals otherwise. The majority of ice cream and other frozen desserts in the U.S. are made between March and August, with July being the busiest month of all, according to the Department of Agriculture.
IL Lottery rolls out sweepstakes for 50th anniversary
CHICAGO (WAND) — To celebrate its 50th anniversary in July, the Illinois Lottery will be rolling out new promotions and sweepstakes this summer. Celebration 2nd Chance: Enter for a chance to be one of fifty $500 weekly winners. Final prizes include five $50,000 winners and one $500,000 winner! See official rules here.
2 Illinois Joints Land On “Best 22 Pizza Places In US” List
Okay, so we've established that you're a pizza lover. You must be, or you wouldn't have clicked on this piece to begin with, right?. Let's see how much you know about Illinois pizza with a multiple choice question. I'm not talking Chicago-style deep dish pizza in particular, it can be any and every type of pizza you can get in Illinois.
Explore 40+ Animatronic Dinosaurs & Enjoy 10,000 Sq. Ft. Of Fun At The Bouncy Games In Chicago
To mark the end of this long school year, I organized a Dinos Alive and the Bouncy Games in Chicago: a visit to two fantastic experiences at the Exhibition Hub Art Center, located at 2367 Logan Blvd in the Logan Square neighborhood. These experiences are only in town for a limited time—here’s why you don’t want to miss out! We started with Dinos Alive, and recommend that you do too, to conserve your little ones’ energy for the 10,000-square-foot Bouncy Games. The dinosaur exhibit features over 40 lifelike, animatronic dinosaurs, wowing dino fans from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles. In Chicago, my kids were thrilled by the unique lighting and nature sounds, especially while spotting favorites like T-rex, Stegosaurus, and Spinosaurus. Climbing atop the Carnotaurus and exploring the VR experience were definite highlights. Grab tickets here! Next, you’ll want to dive into the massive Bouncy Games for non-stop fun just like we did! With activities for both kids and adults, it’s perfect for family enjoyment. Explore 10,000 sq. ft. of inflatables, including obstacle courses, tunnels, climbing walls, and tall slides. A post shared by Secret Chicago (@secret.chicago)
2024 Chicago Pride Parade: Timing, route, closures and more
The 2024 Chicago Pride Parade will step off in a matter of days, this year with a few changes. The annual event marks the culmination of a month of pride festivities, capping off June with one of the largest Pride parades in the country, and even the world, with more than one million people expected along the route.
Illinois: Despite city ban, video gambling parlor plans to open in unincorporated site
Illinois: Despite city ban, video gambling parlor plans to open in unincorporated site. Despite having a ban on gaming, it looks like Naperville will soon be welcoming slots to town. Story continues below. And it all comes down to zoning. A gaming parlor with six slot machines plans to open...
Chicago’s Navy Pier hosting first-ever block party with 90s theme
CHICAGO — Navy Pier is throwing its first-ever block party on Wednesday, and its award-winning fireworks display will be the nightcap. The free, throwback-90s-themed event will feature live music, dance, performances, arts and crafts, and video games. Performances will occur at the Navy Pier Beer Garden and Wave Wall stages.
Justin Timberlake makes first appearance since arrest
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Justin Timberlake made his first public appearance since his DWI last week. He gave a shoutout to his fans at his concert in Chicago over the weekend. Also tonight, Taylor Swift got an epic photo with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and...
Illinois Hidden Gem is Home to the Best Burrata I’ve Ever Had
When in Rome right? Well, actually when in Chicago, you must try my new favorite hidden gem Italian restaurant. Let's talk about restaurants. We are really lucky to have some great ones in Rockford. In fact, some would say that living in a city the size of Rockford is perfect because you can find some time to go to every restaurant in the city within maybe seven months?
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