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The Illinois State Fair kicks off Thursday. Here's what you need to know before heading to the fairgrounds in Springfield.

One new attraction coming to the state fair this year is the Route 66 Experience, which explores the historic highway that runs from Chicago’s Loop business district to Santa Monica,

Did Governor Pritzker Just Save The Lives Of Millions Of Birds? Honestly, probably not but this might be a good thing to bring up just for social awareness. Riley actually wrote about this a few weeks ago when Book Club Chicago published an article on the McCormick Place claiming the lives of hundreds of migrating birds. BookClubChicago - The data shows birds are attracted to lit windows - which could result in deadly collisions, according to the researchers. In turn, shutting off the lights a...

Man convicted of gun possession during 2020 unrest sentenced July 27, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail CHICAGO (AP) — A man arrested last year for carrying a loaded gun and a hammer during rioting in Chicago’s Loop business district was sentenced Tuesday to a year in federal prison. Prosecutors said they had no evidence Brandon Pegues, 29, caused any damage during the rioting, but as a convicted felon, he was not allowed to possess a gun. Pegues was being chased by police on May 31, 2020 when he f...

Those longing for live entertainment can now enjoy the theatrics, music and frivolity happening in The Spiegeltent ZaZou in Chicagos Loop. "Teatro ZinZanni" officially opened last week at The Spiegeltent ZaZou located on the 14th floor of The Cambria Hotel. The splashy show is the first live production to be performed in the Chicago Loop since the reopening of the city. The show was one of the productions going strong in late 2019 into early 2020 before the pandemic shut everything down. "Teatr...

After this week’s harsh winter storm dropped as much as 18 inches of snow across Chicago and the suburbs, the focus has shifted to potential flooding and falling ice, with temperatures slated to warm up. In a news release Friday afternoon, the city of Chicago encouraged residents to exercise caution and take several preventative measures ahead of thawing, which is…

Businesses worry recent violence could sway shoppers not to come downtown By Tara Molina     CHICAGO (WBBM) — Heading into the weekend, Chicago shopping districts are bracing for trouble and calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot for help. Store owners say violence last weekend could signal to shoppers not to come downtown anymore and affect everyone’s bottom line. Over the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, massive crowds caused chaos, injuring two officers and leading to more than 60 arrest...

"We certainly wanted to stimulate the Loop economy, specifically that is our MO, but we always wanted to reach out to every corner and get folks from all over Chicago to get together downtown in the heart of the city and experience some joy together," said Jessica Cabe, a spokesperson for the Chicago Loop Alliance. Vendors lined State Street on Sunday afternoon, some displaying goods for sale, while others offered experiences including recreation classes. "It’s very diverse things to look at...

Chicago Businesses Worry Recent Violence Could Sway Shoppers Not To Come Downtown CBS Chicago 9 hrs ago Syndicated Local – CBS Chicago CHICAGO (CBS) — Heading into the weekend, Chicago shopping districts are bracing for trouble and calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot for help. Store owners say violence last weekend could signal to shoppers not to come downtown anymore and affect everyone’s bottom line. Over the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, massive crowds caused chaos,...

At least 101 people were shot, 16 fatally, across Chicago over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, marking the most violent weekend of the year so far in the city. "Its a violent crime wave in this country that has been going on, carried over from 2020," Brown said, adding that homicide rates in New York, Los Angeles and Houston were also up year over year. He emphasized the removal of 244 illegal guns from city streets over the weekend, more than 80 arrests for possession of such guns and at...