Articles filed under Chicago
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Fireworks, parades and community mark America’s 250th in ChicagoJul 04, 2026 7:03 pm - Crowds fanned out across the Chicago area Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July, marking 250 years of American independence with colorful parades, beach days and backyard barbecues.
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Ticks on the rise in Illinois due to milder winters, scientists sayJul 04, 2026 12:33 pm - Illinois’ tick season may be starting earlier, lasting longer and creeping into new corners of the state, scientists and researchers say.
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New regulations on intoxicating hemp are ‘long overdue,’ Pritzker saysJul 03, 2026 9:24 am - A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last month immediately banned intoxicating hemp sales to those under 21 years old. Intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 are now regulated under the state’s existing cannabis laws. The law also expands access to medical cannabis by allowing any licensed dispensary to distribute medical products.
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Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelationsJul 01, 2026 3:55 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dis...
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at OberweisJun 30, 2026 3:19 pm - Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.
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‘Prairie Pause’ to offer ‘Little House’ experience in downtown ChicagoJun 26, 2026 12:42 pm - Inspired by a new Netflix adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie,” an upcoming pop-up in downtown Chicago will offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the 1870s.
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Chicago woman loses 181 lbs., named 2025 Illinois TOPS QueenJun 24, 2026 3:42 pm - Lyda Jackson of Chicago, who lost 181 pounds, was named TOPS Club Inc. 2025 Illinois Queen. She was honored at state recognition events this spring. in 2025, TOPS members in Illinois lost a cumulative 8,791 pounds.
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Truly nostalgic: McDonald’s new fried apple pie can’t live up to its loreJun 23, 2026 1:23 pm - You can understand why McDonald’s reintroduced the fried apple pie for America’s birthday. The symbolism is too tantalizing to resist. But can the modern iteration of the handheld pastry compete with the treat of childhood memory?
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Amazon remains one of the most frequently impersonated companies by scammersJun 22, 2026 4:15 pm - With Amazon Prime Days (Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26) attracting millions of bargain hunters, scammers once again are preparing to exploit one of the largest online shopping events of the year.