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Route 66 Museum in Illinois is a Top U.S. Attraction for Car Fans
Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once. The most historic highway in America is Route 66. Millions of cars have driven on 2,448 miles of road between Los Angeles and Chicago. To see several cars that have driven on this famous highway, you can visit one of the best car attraction museums in Illinois, Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
Parents Alarmed by Dumpsters Filled With Discarded Books Found Outside Chicago High School
CHICAGO — Carl Schurz High School on the Northwest Side is facing criticism after dumpsters filled with discarded books were discovered outside the campus. The books, ranging from Shakespeare to science textbooks, were spotted on Friday, echoing similar incidents across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in recent years.
‘At Issue’ Preview: Conversation with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs about Bright Start, the penny
How would you feel about the United States getting rid of the Penny? Who would think of such a thing? A member of the Federal Reserve, and maybe our own State Treasurer.
10 spooky haunted houses to visit in the Chicago area before Halloween
They might be one of the spookiest signs of fall: haunted houses. A sign the spookiest day of the year is approaching, haunted houses are intended to spook and prepare you for all the ghosts and goblins you could see come Oct. 31. Wanting to visit one but overwhelmed with...
Resurfacing project resumes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive through Friday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Roadwork is underway on DuSable Lake Shore as part of the ongoing resurfacing project. The work will take place between LaSalle Drive and Hollywood Avenue. The project kicked off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, with the southbound left lane remaining closed between Irving Park and Diversey through the night. In addition, all southbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, including all entrance and exit ramps, will be closed between Irving Park Road and Fullerton Avenue and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday. On Monday, starting at 7 p.m., northbound lanes between Lawrence Avenue and Hollywood Avenue will be reduced...
Turn-in event at St. Sabina Church offers gift cards for unwanted weapons
CHICAGO — If you are looking for extra cash, you may want to look at unwanted weapons in your home. Chicago police will give out gift cards for each unwanted gun turned over to the department as part of a turn-in event Saturday at St. Sabina Church on the city’s South Side. The event will be […]
Chicago accepting nominations for official Christmas tree to light up Millennium Park
Temperatures may be near 80 Monday, but nominations are now open to select the city's 2024 Christmas tree.Nominations are open beginning Monday and running through Monday October 14 at 8 p.m.Chicago's 111th Christmas tree will be set up in Millennium Park near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street."Every year, our city comes together to celebrate the joy and togetherness of the holiday season," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "We are grateful to the local family who will donate their tree, as their gift represents the generosity and unity that defines our Chicago community. The annual tree lighting...
Randolph Street Market Festival continues Sunday in West Loop
CHICAGO — Sunday marks the second and final day of this weekend’s Randolph Street Market Festival in West Loop. The festival, located at 1341 West Randolph Street, began Saturday and runs Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The European-style flea market festival, states its website, features art, antiques, vintage decor, vintage and indie designer […]
As developers float United Center mega-project, questions arise on funding for possible new Pink Line station
Zoning Committee Chair Walter Burnett says he’s enticed by plans for a proposed $7 billion mixed-use development that would transform a sea of United Center parking lots into a thriving new neighborhood, but wants to know more about its taxpayer-funded infrastructure improvements — including the potential for a new Pink Line station.
Election 2024: How to vote early, get a mail-in ballot or find a polling place
Voters in Illinois will soon head to the polls — or fill out mail-in ballots at home — to select the next president of the United States and a variety of representatives at the national, state and local levels. Have questions about how to vote or key deadlines? We’ve got you covered. When is the general election? Nov. 5. Polls will be open in Illinois on that day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone ...
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