Articles filed under Chicago
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The Biz Week That Was: Indoor adventure park to open, Yard House coming to NapervilleNov 15, 2025 1:31 pm - Indoor playground and adventure park Lava Island to make Illinois debut in Kildeer A former Best Buy store in Kildeer will become home to the first Lava Island Indoo...
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Lyric Opera of Chicago wows its audience with ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ and ‘Pagliacci’Nov 14, 2025 9:07 pm - The Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting a double feature of "Cavalleria rusticana" and "Pagliacci," two iconic operas exploring themes of love, betrayal, and revenge.
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BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois announces 2025 Torch Awards winnersNov 14, 2025 2:15 pm - The Better Business Bureau recently announced the 2025 winners of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and Excellence, recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades for brand and reputation-building.
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Harry Potter Shop Chicago rings in holiday season with hot Butterbeer, sock drive and other treats for Wizarding World fansNov 13, 2025 3:35 pm - Hot Butterbeer, limited-edition confectionery treats and merch, a snow globe photo wall, and a holiday tree scavenger hunt are among the magical treats in store for young witches, wizards and muggles at the Harry Potter Shop Chicago.
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U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to soon leave ChicagoNov 11, 2025 10:32 am - The Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign in Chicago is expected to soon ramp down as U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and many of his fellow agents prepare to move on to another city, according to two law enforcement officials.
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Burt Meyer, Chicago toymaker behind classics like Lite-Brite, Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, has died at 99Nov 08, 2025 4:52 pm - Burt Meyer brought toy joy to baby boomers, Millennials and all the Gens — from Alpha to X to Z. An inventor, designer and artist, Meyer, whose work contributed to Chicago becoming a vibrant center of toy design, died Oct. 30 at a west suburban retirement community. He was 99.
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Boeing may face its first civil trial seeking damages for deadly Ethiopia crashNov 04, 2025 6:37 am - More than six years after a Boeing 737 Max jetliner crashed in Ethiopia, the first civil trial stemming from the disaster that killed all 157 people on board the plane appears poised to move forward.
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Everclear’s Art Alexakis has a thing for Chicago: ‘More direct, more honest’Oct 21, 2025 5:24 pm - Veteran rock band Everclear comes to one of its favorite spots, Chicago, for what promises to be a packed concert Oct. 31 at The Vixen in McHenry and a sold-out show Nov. 2 at Thalia Hall in the city.
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Official defends use of tear gas in Chicago and says agents on immigration sweeps have camerasOct 20, 2025 8:00 pm - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have been given body cameras, an official testified Monday as a judge held a hearing to ...
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Lou Malnati’s raises $480k for cancer research with 53rd annual benefit and ‘Dessert to Donate’ campaignOct 20, 2025 3:45 pm - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria raised over $480,000 in September to support cancer research and patient care programs. The funds will support the Malnati Brain Tumor Institute, Gilda's Club Chicago, and Pickles Group, funding innovative research and vital programs.