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Must-See Halloween Houses 2024: The Nightmare Haunted House in Minooka
MINOOKA, Ill. — Throughout the month of October, WGN Morning News’ Marcus Leshock is checking out the Chicago-area’s “Must See Halloween Houses”. FULL LIST: Must-See Halloween Houses 2024 in the Chicago area The Nightmare Haunted House in Minooka, located at 509 E. Hunter Lane. Check out all of the attached videos to see Marcus’ visit.
Lake Effect Snow Machine Could Crank Up This Year, According to Winter Outlook
Last year’s “snow drought” in Chicago — one of the least snowiest years on record — is likely to end this winter, according to a seasonal outlook just released by the Climate Prediction Center. The strong El Niño that held sway in 2023 — which...
Chicago suburbs are the most competitive rental market in the U.S.
CHICAGO — If you've attempted to find the perfect apartment in suburban Chicago lately, you maybe already know that it can be difficult. But a new set of national rankings underlines the pain of hunting for a place in the greater metro area.While some might regard New York City, or possibly the San Francisco Bay Area, as the toughest place to find a place to live, a survey actually says the champion for that dubious title is actually suburban Chicago.The study was published in the New York Times.It said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the...
Local author talks new memoir ‘Solace’
A local best-selling author of the “Way I Feel” series has come out with a new memoir. “Solace” reveals her stories of compassion and deeper connections as a daughter, a mother and grandmother. Cornelia Spellman joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about it. For more information, go to: corneliaspelman.com
Southeast Side residents call on officials to slow down massive quantum campus project
Residents and groups near a proposed quantum computer campus at the former U.S. Steel South Works site on Chicago’s Southeast Side are urging city and state officials to slow down the development process and first secure an agreement on community benefits. At a press conference organized Friday by the...
Amid reports Reinsdof considering sale of White Sox, mayor hopes they find way to keep team in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson is choosing his words carefully in reacting to reports that Jerry Reinsdorf is considering selling the Chicago White Sox, but he clearly wants the team to stay in the city.
Hawthorn adds 14 new stores as mall undergoes ‘comprehensive redevelopment'
Chicago's suburban mall scene continues to grow as Hawthorn in Vernon Hills announced more than a dozen new stores and restaurants are set to open up at the popular north suburban shopping center. The new additions come as CAVA, a popular and fast-growing Mediterranean chain, opened its second-Chicago area location...
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