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'MJ the Musical' returns to downtown Chicago to launch first national tour

ABC Chicago 8/16 12:02P WLS

Michael Jackson's music is back at the Nederlander Theatre.

Man found guilty of shooting 2 CPD officers during Homan Square traffic stop in 2020

ABC Chicago 8/16 12:02P WLS

A man has been found guilty of shooting two Chicago police officers during a West Side traffic stop back in 2020.

Burglars targeting older adults across four Southwest Side neighborhoods, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 8/16 12:02P WLS

Chicago police issued a warning about burglars targeting older adults across four neighborhoods on the South and Southwest sides.

Related: Burglars targeting elderly victims in several Chicago neighborhoods NBC Chicago (Local)

Heavy police, SWAT, EMS presence in South Loop

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/16 11:23A Izzy Stroobandt

As of 4 p.m. Saturday, Chicago police said SWAT is on scene near Michigan Avenue and 11th Street in Chicago's South Loop.

Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches issued across Chicago area

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/16 10:53A NBC Chicago Staff

Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches were issued on Saturday afternoon as strong storms neared the Chicago area. Most recently, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued...

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Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Sequins and Stripes 8/14 1:56A liz

A few months ago I had an impromptu wine and chat with three of my friends. The plan was to just hang for an hour, have a glass of wine and sit by my girlfriend s pool. Well two hours later we were so...

Coffee with Liz • August 8, 2025

Sequins and Stripes 8/10 2:15A liz

What are your kid friendly Charleston recs? I have a family friend guide to Charleston right here ! It has great day suggestions, too. Do you think you ll be a blogger/influencer forever? I don t...

Pre-Fall Shopping Favorites

Sequins and Stripes 8/8 12:32A liz

Veronica Beard Barn Jacket , Sezane Claud Necklace , Doen Printed Skirt , Hunter Bell Stripe Allegra Skirt , Loeffler Randall Hair Clip , Liffner Suede Micro Tote , Me+Em Baby Tee Cardigan , Chocolate...

Why Does Chicago Have Elevated Trains?

Chicago Magazine 8/7 1:00A Lynette Smith

Two reasons: money and geology. In the early 1890s, as Chicago prepared for the World’s Columbian Exposition, there was a rush by private companies to build a public...

Martha’s Spatchcocked Lemon Chicken

Sequins and Stripes 8/6 3:07A liz

I m always looking for ways to jazz up my protein during the week and Martha Stewart s Spatchcocked Chicken is one of my favorite ways to do so. It is light, fresh, flavorful and a hit with the entire...

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Savannah Bananas sell out back-to-back Chicago games at Rate Field

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/15 6:48A Sara Tenenbaum

The Savannah Bananas are in Chicago for the first time ever to play their signature Banana Ball against the Firefighters at Rate Field Friday. If you've never seen the...

UFC 319 coming to Chicago this weekend, with title on the line

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/14 10:08A NBC Chicago Staff

UFC will host a pay-per-view event at Chicago’s United Center, with a middleweight title bout highlighting the card.

Owen Caissie officially called up, in Cubs' starting lineup for Thursday's game

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/14 8:26A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have officially called up top prospect Owen Caissie, and will have him in their starting lineup Thursday.

Related: Cubs top prospect Owen Caissie called up after Miguel Amaya injury: Report NBC Chicago (Sports)

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya injures left ankle stepping on first base, carted off field

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/14 6:44A CBS Chicago

One day after returning from a lengthy absence, Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya is headed right back to the injured list after spraining his left ankle stepping on first...

Pete Crow-Armstrong's struggles highlight Cubs' recent rough stretch

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/13 9:25A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have scuffled through the month of August so far, with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s struggles at the plate reflective of most of his teammates.

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