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Alsip Restaurant offers 75% off meals, towing company volunteers trucks to help south suburbs after storms
Two days after severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Chicagoland leaving destruction in their wake, a suburban business owner is stepping up to the plate to help his local residents who were hit hardest during the storms. Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Blue Island and Jerk 48 in Alsip, put his W&W trucks […]
Heartbreaking News: Popular Restaurant Chain Closes Location in Illinois
Sadly, an Illinois site of a prominent restaurant company has closed, and its loyal customers are in grief. There is no longer an Arby’s in the greater Chicago region. A note was posted on the door of the restaurant at 1331 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, to inform customers of the news.
Rihanna's popular clothing brand opens 1st Illinois location at suburban mall
One suburban Chicago mall is getting the state's first brick-and-mortar retail location of Rihanna's popular apparel brand Savage X Fenty. Savage X Fenty opens Friday at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park in the southwest suburbs, according to a press release. The label is known for its inclusive approach to lingerie and apparel, the release said, with sizing ranging from extra-small to 4XL.
Suburban Queen of Hearts raffle is now over a million dollars
Each Wednesday at a sports bar and grill called “At the Office” in Crestwood, there’s a drawing in the Queen of Hearts raffle that raises money for Park Lawn, which serves people with developmental disabilities.
How long can you leave a cat home alone?
CHICAGO — Have you ever wonder how long you can leave a cat home alone?. Veterinarian and cat behaviorist, Michael Thompson says, between 24 and 48 hours. Cats can sleep up to 20 hours a day. And they’re perfectly capable of getting water, eating, and using the litter box without you.
$2M winning Powerball ticket sold on Chicago’s Northwest Side
CHICAGO — An Illinois lottery player won $2 million off a Powerball ticket bought in the city’s Logan Square neighborhood. The winning ticket was purchased at Foodsmart, a family-owned grocery store, located at 3415 W. Diversey Ave, for the July 13 Powerball drawing. “We are so excited,” shared the owner of Foodsmart. “When I heard […]
Things to do in Chicago this weekend
From the Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration to a Tacos Y Tamales festival, there's plenty to do in Chicago this weekend. Here are NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter's picks for this weekend, July 19 through 21. Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration. WHAT: The Millennium Park Celebration is a 4 day event...
Brookfield Zoo Unveils ‘Next Century Plan’ and It Looks Wild
As habitat shrinks for animals around the globe, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is planning an expansion that, over the next 15 years, will see traditional exhibit spaces transformed into multi-species “eco-regions” designed to mimic natural environments. The changes are outlined in a newly released $500 million Next Century Plan,...
Bob Newhart, the beloved comedian who never forgot his Chicago roots, dies at 94
Never, in the lively history of show business, has there been anybody like Bob Newhart and it was in Chicago that he burst onto the entertainment landscape. For more than half a century he remained a vital, admired and impossible-to-imitate presence in nightclubs, on albums, in films and, most profoundly, on TV. After a lifetime of making people laugh, Newhart died Thursday at his home in Los ...
Legendary Stoners Cheech & Chong Are Blowing Into the Windy City for a Different Kind of Buzz
The smash success of their High & Dry Seltzer across the Second City has the iconic duo celebrating the end of prohibition... again, with a once-in-a-lifetime Golden Ticket Giveaway. CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / As summer heats up, so does Chicago's beverage scene, with THC-infused seltzers...
This CTA Train Station Is Now Hosting Local DJs During The Weekdays
Did you ever think you would call the CTA one of Chicago’s hottest music venues? Despite the disappointment of the canceled rave event on the CTA last month, there’s still a chance to experience live DJ sets during your commute into the city. The CTA has just announced the return of AESOP for another season, promising to bring captivating live DJ sets to the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. This year’s programming schedule will feature three days of real-time performances by various talented local disc jockey (DJ) artists, running through November 1st. A post shared by Chicago Transit Authority (@chicagocta) The CTA’s public art collection has grown substantially over the last decade, with the number of permanent works of art nearly doubling to approximately 90. In addition to the permanent installations, the CTA also hosts numerous temporary art installations across its eight rail lines and multiple bus facilities.
The Top Four Famous Wild Animal Sightings Of All Time In Illinois
Over the past few years, there's been quite a few wild animal sightings in Illinois but which ones became the most famous?. It's interesting how wildlife changes habits and environments without a warning. I'm sure there's some sort of scientific reasoning behind it that most normal citizens don't understand. I'm guessing part of the problem is humans pushing animals out of their homeland. They become curious, especially about food, and move on to other locations.
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