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Here It Is: LeBron James Pays Up His Lost Bet By Wearing A Cubs Uniform

December 6, 2016

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ James made a bet with the Bulls’ Dwyane Wade for the World Series: If the Cubs won, LeBron would have to don a team uniform. If the Cleveland…

Top Six Chicago Attractions Today that Excite Locals and Tourists Alike

December 4, 2016

Chicago is definitely one of those cities where you’ll never run out of places to see and things to do. It has such a rich culture that it always appears…

Long Awaited Outbound Eisenhower Ramp From Inbound Dan Ryan Opens Soon

November 30, 2016

Traffic congestion on the Jane Byrne Interchange could be eased this weekend when a long-awaited ramp connecting the circle to the outbound Eisenhower Expy. is opened. The new flyover ramp connecting…

Makeover of five CTA Blue Line stations complete

November 28, 2016

Five CTA Blue Line stations have been modernized, with new lighting, platform canopies and benches among the improvements, city officials announced Monday. The $43 million project involved the Addison, Irving Park,…

Lincoln Park ZooLights Starts Friday With Two Million Lights

November 25, 2016

Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights display flips the switch Friday on its largest festival of holiday lighting ever. Now in its 22nd year, ZooLights will be expanded to extend across…

Weather, roadwork add up to good forecast for holiday commuters

November 23, 2016

All signs point to acceptable road conditions for Chicagoans who plan to travel over the Thanksgiving weekend. Though some roadblocks are inevitable — work on the Jane Byrne Interchange will continue,…

How Winning the World Series Helps Chicago Tourism and Transportation

November 22, 2016

Finally! After 108 years, the Chicago Cubs has won the World Series once again. It was 5 whole hours of anticipation, but it was worth it. Finally, this year’s team…

New 'Elves' Workshop Train' Joins CTA Holiday Train

November 21, 2016

A new “Elves’ Workshop Train” will follow the popular CTA holiday train through Chicago this winter, according to the Chicago Transit Authority. Like the holiday train, the elves’ train will…

Here's What Illinois' New License Plate Looks Like

November 18, 2016

Illinois cars are getting new license plates with a new look. Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that the state will begin sending out replacement plates in 2017. Passenger…

606 To The River: The Big And Small Ideas Of River Trail Action Plan

November 14, 2016

Connecting the popular 606 Trail to a continuous riverfront path is just one of the big ideas included in the detailed “Chicago River Trail Action Plan” released Thursday by the…

Here It Is: LeBron James Pays Up His Lost Bet By Wearing A Cubs Uniform

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