Skokie
FOOD & DRINK
The Cicada Report: Last Chance for Big Fish on Brood XIII Cicadas
The historic 2024 co-emergence of two cicada broods is coming to an end. The Great Northern Illinois Brood, a.k.a. Brood XIII, reached peak emergence nearly two weeks ago, and the number of bugs in the air has been declining steadily since. The good news is that fish—smallmouth bass and carp—in the Midwest are still dialed in on cicadas and should be for a little while longer. So, while the bugs may have stopped hatching, the fish continue to look up for giant cicadas on the surface.
Illinois iLottery winner didn’t believe he won the jackpot
CHICAGO (WMBD) — An iLottery player recently hit the jackpot – literally – and won $986,932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. “I had just come in from walking the dog and was about to hit the hay when I decided to play a game on the Lottery app. That’s when – BOOM! – I won the jackpot,” explained the lucky iLottery winner. “With this game, you find out right away if you win – but I didn’t believe it.”
Northwest Side pub listed among best pizza places in U.S. by New York Times
CHICAGO (CBS) —The New York Times has named a Chicago pub on its list of the 22 Best Pizza Places in the United States.The list explores the unique takes on the dish from across America that has since become a "cooking style of its own."Bungalow by Middle Brow, at 2840 W. Armitage Ave. in Logan Square, is known to make its own wine, beer, bread, and pizza dough from resources in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin, according to its website. The New York Times described their pizza, specifically the crust, as "Fragrant and flavorful, with sturdy undercarriages, and the Neapolitan pizzas...
Nordic-Inspired Gem In Illinois Among America’s Best For Breakfast
Looking for a restaurant that serves some of the best breakfast food in the country?. You won't have to look too far, as this Illinois joint was named one of America's most fabulous. LoveFood, which puts together mouth-watering lists of restaurants and their respective dishes, has named Tre Kronor Illinois'...
Why does hair turn gray?
CHICAGO — Some say stress turns your hair gray, others say it’s a sign of old age. But here’s the real reason why you’re going gray. The truth is, your hair doesn’t even turn gray at all. A single strand of hair starts out as brown or black or blond or red. But your hair follicles produce less color as they age.
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: Round 1
The 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Mauro Provisions, is officially underway!. Buona defends their 2023 title against a field of 64, expanded from 16 Chicago area Italian beef places a year ago. Vote for your favorites below, and tell your friends to do the same until Round 1 closes Monday morning, July 1st.
PAWS Chicago volunteers to provide aid to 18 cats in Iowa after severe flooding
Our coverage of this story has moved here.Volunteers from PAWS Chicago are on a rescue mission to Iowa.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey are on their way Friday to the northwest part of the state, which has been dealing with severe flooding.The volunteers plan to pick up 18 cats currently at the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa and bring some much needed supplies for newly-rescued animals.SEE ALSO | PAWS Chicago launches fund to address rise in homeless petsThe cats will be in Chicago on Sunday for medical exams, and they should be up for adoption by early next week.
Here are the Chicago restaurants featured in ‘The Bear' Season 3, including a suburban spot
"The Bear" Season 3 made its premiere this week and, as expected, Chicago's culinary scene was on full display, but this season also featured a suburban hot spot. While many were highlighted in Season 2 in what became a popular feature for the acclaimed foodie show, Season 3 showcases a new round of establishments.
A month after reopening, One Stop Foods owner says code violations remediated
The owner of One Stop Foods, the Kenwood grocer that was shut down by the city in April over building code violations, reopened the store and says he fixed all identified issues. “We’ve been continuing to do all the work that was required of us,” said Dennis Kladis, One Stop’s...
Beaver rescued after falling into Evanston construction site
A beaver was recently rescued after falling into an underground construction site in Evanston. The Evanston Police Department wrote on Facebook, “On this week’s episode of EPD Wild Kingdom, we have Bucky the Beaver!”
Keeping pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July is all fun and games for most of us, but when it comes to our pets it can be a nightmare. Dr. Ruth MacPete, a veterinarian and author, joined Good Day Chicago with advice on how to help the holiday go off with a boom for everyone.
This Could Be You Ep. 1
On the first episode of ‘This Could Be You,’ Chloe, David, and Nolan reflect on their time at Loyola and how it affects their career today. They also explore what the future of their careers can look like within the contexts of their time at Loyola. Listen below!
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.