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Does your phone say ‘SOS'? What to know amid Verizon outages reported in Chicago

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/30 11:18A Izzy Stroobandt

Over 1,500 Verizon outages were reported across the Chicago area Saturday, with tens of thousands more nationwide.

South suburban shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/30 11:16A

One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in south suburban Chicago Heights, police said. At approximately 4 a.m., officers with...

Things to do in Chicago for fall 2025: Pumpkin patches, haunted trails, spooky rides | See list

ABC Chicago 8/30 9:20A WLS

Although we don't want to let go of summer, here are some fun fall activities to look forward to this year in the Chicago area!

Des Plaines man pleads guilty to Bridgeport armed robbery; attempted kidnapping charges dropped

ABC Chicago 8/30 9:20A WLS

A Des Plaines man was sentenced for an armed robbery charge in Chicago's Bridgeport.

Free museum days in Chicago at Art Institute, Adler Planetarium, MSI

ABC Chicago 8/30 9:20A WLS

Multiple Chicago museums are offering free admission for Illinois residents.

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Virgo Season

Once Upon a Dollhouse 8/21 5:45A Dollhouse

As the golden haze of summer shifts into something softer, the world steps into Virgo Season a grounded, elegant moment in the zodiac calendar that’s all about precision, practicality, and just a...

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Why Is Our Skyline Visible From Across the Lake?

Chicago Magazine 8/27 1:00A Lynette Smith

When I lived in Grand Beach, Michigan, on the other side of Lake Michigan, I could usually see the three tallest buildings in Chicago from the beach at the end of my street....

Lula Cafe’s Baked French Feta

Chicago Magazine 8/27 1:00A Lynette Smith

Sure, you could cheat and use store-bought marinated olives in this riotously herbal, satisfyingly salty broiled feta dish, a longtime standard at Lula Cafe. But as one might...

Where We Go for Korean Food in the Chicago Area

Chicago Magazine 8/26 2:28A Sarah Steimer

After diving into his review of Mister Tiger, John gives us his rundown of where to go in Chicago and the suburbs for Korean barbecue, pochas, noraebang, and more. Plus, Amy...

Peter Orner Loves Stories that Lead to Questions, Not Answers

Chicago Magazine 8/26 1:00A Sarah Steimer

In The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter , the author melds fictional characters with true Chicago events — namely, the 1963 murder of Karyn “Cookie” Kupcinet.

Cultivating Plant Connections: The Chicago Botanic Garden is Growing a Healthy, Beautiful,...

Chicago Magazine 8/25 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Most visitors arrive at Chicago Botanic Garden to find the beauty one might expect — lavish backdrops for the perfect snapshot,...

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Swanson hits 2 homers, drives in 6 runs to lead Cubs to an 11-7 win over the Rockies

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/29 7:18P CBS Chicago

Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in a season-high six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 on Friday night to keep pace with NL Central-leading...

Bears roster moves: Austin Booker on IR, Devin Duvernay returns

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/28 11:36A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears had another active day in gearing up for the 2025 season, placing defensive end Austin Booker on injured reserve.

Kane County Cougars giving away Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads on Thursday

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/28 9:28A Todd Feurer

The Kane County Cougars are giving away Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads on Thursday when they host the Gary Southshore RailCats. The team will give away 1,500 Pope Leo bobbleheads, divided among each gate at...

Rafael Devers hits 2 home runs, Giants power past Cubs

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/27 9:33P CBS Chicago

Rafael Devers homered twice and doubled in a run on the way to five RBIs, Matt Chapman hit his 200th career home run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 12-3 on Wednesday night for...

Bears roster tracker: Zah Frazier to R-NFI list, Austin Reed waived

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/25 9:33A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears are continuing to trim down their roster ahead of their season opener, and they made more moves Monday.

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