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10 Famous Singers from Illinois
Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, is not only famous for its rich history and stunning landscapes, but it’s also a powerhouse in the world of music. From the bustling streets of Chicago to the serene small towns, Illinois has produced some of the most iconic voices that have shaped the global music scene. Whether it’s the soul-stirring blues, ground-breaking jazz, or chart-topping pop, the Prairie State has given rise to artists whose songs are etched into the very fabric of American culture.
It’s Weiner Time: The Top 5 Ranked Hot Dog Stands In Illinois
If you're looking to try some of the best hot dogs of all time then you definitely have to add these joints in Illinois to your bucket list. I don't care about the history of the hot dog when it comes to the home state of the tasty lunchtime favorite. It's got to be Illinois without a doubt. There is one that is actually named after its biggest city. It's the Chicago-style hot dog. The restaurants take their weiners to the next level. There are even special rules like no ketchup allowed on them.
4 Safest And Richest Places To Live In Illinois, Says New Study
The 30 Safest and Richest US Cities To Live in 2024. Guess what? Four suburban Chicago villages just made it onto a list of the 30 "safest and richest" places to live in the U.S. for 2024. Yep, Illinois strikes again, proving that we’re not just the land of deep-dish pizza, blizzards, and a questionable governor track record. We’ve got some fancy, crime-free spots too.
Chicago Public Schools classes start Monday; teachers still don't have contract
Chicago Public Schools students and teachers are headed into their final weekend of their summer break. But, when the school year starts, teachers will be working without a contract.Back in the classroom with a renewed sense of energy Friday, Chicago Public Schools history teacher Eli Pupovac was getting his room ready for the new school year, starting on Monday,ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Disney II Magnet School teacher said the first two weeks are about easing into it."It's a lot about community building, getting to know each other's names, what are our expectations? What are...
The DNC put Chicago in the limelight, but it also emptied the Loop of office workers, hurting some restaurants. ‘It was mostly a bad week.’
Chicago stepped into the limelight this week as host of the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Democratic Party winning praise for hosting an event without serious disruptions. But even though the roughly 50,000 attendees enjoyed raucous nights at the United Center, parties on Navy Pier and perfect sunny days, many downtown business owners said it was a tough ...
Illinois Restaurants Dominate Yelp’s Best Midwest Pizza Joints List
Despite all the love Yelp heaped on Illinois pizza joints, I still have beef. That's because despite Illinois being the best spot for pizza in America, an Illinois restaurant didn't take the top spot. It's even worse because it didn't take the second spot either. Critical darling, Pequod's finally got...
New Eastbound I-80 Lane Changes
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of the ongoing efforts to replace the Interstate 80 bridges over Hickory Creek, Richards Street and Rowell Avenue/Canadian National railroad, in Joliet, Rockdale and New Lenox, a stage change is scheduled to take place on eastbound I-80 beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 26.
2024 Taste of Chicago under 2 weeks away: Full list of music, vendors and more
The Taste of Chicago, one of the city's most popular summer festivals, is poised to make a return in a few weeks - but in a different timeslot. This year, the festival will be held Sept. 6 through 8 in Grant Park, according to officials. Timing was shifted due to big summer events in the city, including NASCAR Chicago Street Race and the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
The Spire Hole is gone, the ramp is in, and 400 Lake Shore is starting to look like a building
Never forget the Chicago Spire Hole. Don’t miss it, but don’t forget it, either. If you had vacation plans for late this summer to check out the infamous chasm but wanted to wait for the DNC chaos to subside, you’re too late. Other than a few tiny remnants, the cofferdam is history.
Editorial: Time to move past rueful chuckles about Chicago and Illinois’ corrupt and damaging ways
The Tribune yesterday ran the first in a series of pieces over the coming weeks exploring the corrosive culture prevalent in governing the Land of Lincoln for over 100 years. Our takeaway? Illinois and Chicago’s reputations as cesspools of government corruption are well earned. Chicagoans and Illinoisans tend to consume these stories indictment by indictment, conviction after conviction, ...
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