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$2 Tuesday at the Illinois State Fair

AmericanTowns.com (Oak Park) 8/8 7:00P

Discount Admission Booklets Available For $45 Springfield, IL - The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce $2 Tuesday for the 2022 Illinois

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to Host Job Screenings Over Next Three Months

AmericanTowns.com (Oak Park) 8/8 7:00P

CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will host monthly screening events in Alton and St. Charles this August, September,

Jesse White To Serve As Grand Marshal For State Fair Twilight Parade

AmericanTowns.com (Oak Park) 8/8 7:00P

SPRINGFIELD, IL The Illinois State Fair along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced Illinois longest serving Secretary of State Jesse

Federal Court Orders Shakman Decree to be Vacated, Citing Gov. Pritzker s Extraordinary and Durable...

AmericanTowns.com (Oak Park) 8/8 7:00P

CHICAGO The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug 5th, ordered the lower court to vacate the 1972 Shakman Consent Decree, citing

Invasive Silver Carp Removed From Lake Calumet

AmericanTowns.com (Oak Park) 8/8 7:00P

CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ICRCC) on Aug 5th,

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CPS takes another budget hit, loses $30M in expected state funding

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/5 2:18P Sarah Karp

Students sit outside Nicholas Senn High School in the Edgewater neighborhood. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times A change in state funding has caused Chicago Public Schools to lose almost...

Organizers hope weekend race of electric go-karts will power careers in math and science among young...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/5 10:31A Allison Novelo

Members of the Violet Vortex team ready their electric go-kart for a weekend rally meant to spur interest in STEM fields among young women. Allison Novelo | Sun-Times After a...

Illinois’ sales tax holiday 2022: When does it start, and what’s eligible?

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/4 4:35A Satchel Price

Illinois’ sales tax holiday on back-to-school goods will run until Sunday, Aug. 14. Marta Lavandier/AP Photo Shoppers in Illinois looking to stock up on school supplies,...

Laid-off CPS librarian finds new home — and mandate — at King College Prep

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/3 2:15P Nader Issa

Nora Wiltse was laid off from Coonley Elementary at the end of last school year. She accepted a position this week at King College Prep. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times A longtime...

Sexual misconduct investigation forces out lauded charter school leader Tim King, sources say

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/3 11:16A Sarah Karp

Tim King, founder of Urban Prep Academies, speaks during UPA’s College Signing Day at Daley Plaza in May. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times A Chicago Public Schools inspector general’s...

Related: Tim King, once named People Magazine’s ‘hero of the year’ as head of Urban Prep Academies, resigns Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

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Bolivian Summer Festival Returns to Schiller Woods Aug. 7

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/6 11:14A Erica Gunderson

Bolivian Summer Festival Returns to Schiller Woods Aug. 7 Saturday, August 6, 2022 - 16:14

‘Pilsen Warrior’ Mural Soars Above 18th Street

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/5 12:30P Erica Gunderson

‘Pilsen Warrior’ Mural Soars Above 18th Street Friday, August 5, 2022 - 17:30

At-Home Barista Gadgets

BubbleLifestyles 8/5 10:09A

Making coffee at home can be fun and affordable.  Be your own barista with these incredible coffee making gadgets. Handheld milk frother Glass Pour Over Coffee Maker Coffee Bar Organizer Nespresso...

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Interfaith Summit in Chicago a Call to Action

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/4 3:45P Marc Vitali

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Interfaith Summit in Chicago a Call to Action Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 20:45

Oak Park native with visual impairment to compete in the U.S. Para Sailing Championship

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 8/4 8:30A Jordan Perkins

Jasmin Washington says she hopes to go pro in competitive sailing and participate in the Paralympics or Blind Sailing World Championship. Provided When Jasmin Washington sets...

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Pumpkin Spice Oreos arriving in August — ready or not

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/8 7:59A Stefano Esposito

Fall is still weeks away, but OREO is planning to start selling its pumpkin spice variety later this month. | Provided photo. If it’s August, it must be time to flood the...

Pumpkin Spice Oreo cookies returning for ‘early’ fall release

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/3 12:31P Miriam Di Nunzio

Pumpkin Spice Oreos will be back on store shelves starting Aug. 15, while supplies last. Oreo Let the pumpkin spice wars begin. Oreo on Wednesday announced the return of its...

Baseball-Inspired Restaurant, Mordecai, Shines Brighter Than Ever in the Shadow of Wrigley Field

Chicago Food Magazine 8/3 6:29A Emily Larsen

Years ago, when the Cubs and Ricketts family first announced the “beautification” Project 1060 for Wrigleyville, I, like many other OG fans, were skeptical. I mean sure, the area needed to be...

Dwayne Johnson’s French toast available online

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/2 1:57P USA TODAY

Dwayne Johnson’s personal chef devised the French toast that’s now being sold online. Goldbelly Maintaining a physique like Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson requires a specific diet....

Rainbow Cone, a colorful Chicago original, looks to open in other states

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/2 2:58A David Roeder

The iconic Rainbow Cone location at 9233 S. Western Ave. Brian Rich/Sun-Times Rainbow Cone, the five-flavored Beverly favorite that has expanded in the Chicago area, now...

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End of Summer Favorites

Sequins and Stripes 8/9 1:07A Liz

Love the Label Dress , Ulla Johnson Blouse , Hunter Bell Blouse , Espacio Bracelets , Dragon Diffusion Tote , Rebecca De Ravenel Earrings , Loeffler Randall Headband , Tory Burch Pants , Le Specs...

What to wear in Ireland in the Summer: Carry-on Packing List

The Golden Girl 8/8 10:22A Jess

Shop the collage: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 Hello hello! I hope you are having an AMAZING summer! I won t lie–the time I ve taken off posting has been much [...

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High school football: Morgan Park has its helmets and state playoff dreams as practice begins

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/8 11:09A Michael O'Brien

Morgan Park’s Jovan Clark catches a pass during drills on the first day of practice. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Morgan Park’s football team was prepared to start...

Related: High school football: Practice starts in a week and Morgan Park has just one helmet Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports

High school basketball: St. Ignatius’ Jackson Kotecki, Bolingbrook’s Mekhi Cooper commit to...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/2 4:52A Joe Henricksen

Bolingbrook’s Mekhi Cooper (0) dribbles the ball as Marian Catholic’s Eddie Barrett (5) defends. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Anyone who has taken the time to watch and...

High school football: Simeon’s Malik Elzy, Kenwood’s Kahlil Tate make college decisions

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/1 4:41A Mike Clark

Simeon’s Malik Elzy (8) runs the ball against Kenwood. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times The Public League’s top two senior football recruits are off the board. Simeon’s...

Southland College Prep alum Tim Barnes striving to give back

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 7/29 1:28P Brian Sandalow

Tim Barnes wants to be a role model both on and off the court. Courtesy of Tim Barnes On the surface, Tim Barnes’ story is impressive. Barnes, a 5-10 guard who didn’t make his...

High school basketball: Brother Rice basketball coach Bobby Frasor steps down

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 7/29 11:23A Joe Henricksen

Bobby Frasor coaches Brother Rice against Marist. Sun-Times file photo Bobby Frasor was brought back to Brother Rice seven years ago to pump new life into a proud,...

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Hugh Jackman Purchases a Very Nice NYC Penthouse for $21.1M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/9 4:00A Claudine Zap

Getty Images / Realtor.com “The Greatest Showman” star Hugh Jackman has reportedly made a splashy real estate deal. The actor recently snapped up a New York City penthouse for $21.12 million, the Wall...

A Buyer’s Bonanza or a Seller’s Dilemma? Where the Housing Market Sits Now and What It Means for...

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/9 1:00A Margaret Heidenry

Getty Images The real estate market seems to have a split personality. On the positive side for homebuyers, the number of properties for sale shot up by a record-setting 30.7% this July compared with...

Slowdown? What Slowdown? Here Are the 10 Cities Where Home Prices Are Still Soaring

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/9 12:00A Meera Pal

Getty Images Navigating the U.S. housing market in summer 2022 is seeming a bit like a high-stakes game of Perception vs. Reality. Perception: After two years of wildfire growth, the real estate...

Still Unfinished After 17 Years, $7M Castle Von Frandsen in Idaho Needs a Royal Touch

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/8 11:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com For anyone who s dreamed of bringing their own Lego fortress to life, this structure is for you. An unfinished lakefront castle in Sagle, ID , is now available for $7 million. The...

Art Hotel Is a Colorful Oasis in the Palm Springs Desert

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/8 10:15A Claudine Zap

MLS / Realtor.com The Art Hotel in Palm Springs, CA, has been looking to book a buyer for a long stay. Owner and designer Tracy Turco reimagined the 1960 lodge as an art-themed, midcentury...

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Study Connects Climate Hazards to 58% of Infectious Diseases

WTTW Health 8/8 10:31A Associated Press

Study Connects Climate Hazards to 58% of Infectious Diseases Monday, August 8, 2022 - 15:31

Clinical Trial for Those at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Seeks Participants

WTTW Health 8/6 12:30P Erica Gunderson

Clinical Trial for Those at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Seeks Participants Saturday, August 6, 2022 - 17:30

Imani Green Health Advocates Bring Community and Conservation Health Together

WTTW Health 8/5 12:30P Erica Gunderson

Imani Green Health Advocates Bring Community and Conservation Health Together Friday, August 5, 2022 - 17:30

Freight Rail Merger Won’t Have Significant Environmental Impact, Federal Agency Says

WTTW Health 8/5 8:59A Nick Blumberg

Freight Rail Merger Won’t Have Significant Environmental Impact, Federal Agency Says Friday, August 5, 2022 - 13:59

Updated COVID-19 Boosters Expected in September. Is That Too Late?

WTTW Health 8/5 5:51A CNN

Updated COVID-19 Boosters Expected in September. Is That Too Late? Friday, August 5, 2022 - 10:51

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