Travel
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‘We want to get him home’: Family stuck in Dominican Republic after emergency brain surgery
Jul 16, 2025 8:46 am - A dream vacation for a Johnsburg couple has become a nightmare as they search for a way home following emergency brain surgery.
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A $25,000 deposit and 17.5 bathrooms: Michael Jordan’s former mansion is now an Airbnb rental
Jul 10, 2025 2:23 pm - Basketball fans can be like Mike and rent Michael Jordan’s former Illinois mansion on Airbnb. The mansion, which sold in December after being on the market for 12 years, was listed on the vacation rental website this month.
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Sister act: Palatine to receive visit from French mayorJul 09, 2025 11:44 am - Palatine will receive a visit from the mayor and members of the city council of its sister city, Fontenay-Le-Comte, France, next month.
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Get ready to pass through US airport security checkpoints with your shoes on your feet
Jul 08, 2025 2:34 pm - For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.
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With time running out, American Airlines seeks injunction to stop United acquiring O’Hare gatesJul 08, 2025 2:18 pm - Gate wars ramp up at O’Hare as American asks judge to intervene immediately to prevent losing gates to United.
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‘Historic levels’ of Illinoisans will pack the roads, airports this holiday weekendJul 02, 2025 6:15 pm - What’s the busiest day at O’Hare and on the tollway this holiday? How much will gas cost? We have answers.
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‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
Jun 30, 2025 9:45 am - A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more people to visit for the summer season.
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Long weekend in Minneapolis: Where to eat, stay and play in Minnesota’s largest cityJun 27, 2025 4:21 pm - Itching for a road trip, I pulled out a map of the Midwest. When my finger landed on Minneapolis I knew I had my destination. I hopped on the internet and mapped out an itinerary to sample the city’s art, culture, green space, hotel and restaurant scene.
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History walks and porch talks return this summer to state historic sites in SpringfieldJun 24, 2025 12:41 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources presents free outdoor summer events in Springfield combining history and healthy activity. Walking tours and porch talks explore local Black history, architecture, the Underground Railroad, and women's rights.
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United celebrates, American sues as city updates gate allocation at O’HareJun 03, 2025 6:57 pm - Who’s on first at O’Hare International Airport? Here’s a look at Chicago’s gate update as United and American vie for coveted space.