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'High' bird migration alert continues as millions fly over Chicago area
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (259+ words) A 'high alert' for bird migration over the Chicago area remains in effect through Sunday night as tens of thousands of birds continue to fly over the region each night. The alert comes as millions of birds migrated over Illinois…...
Chief Keef concert, tour kickoff in Chicago postponed 30 minutes before showtime
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (177+ words) Chief Keef's tour kickoff performance in Chicago was postponed just 30 minutes before the South Side native was set to take the stage on Saturday. Chief Keef concert, tour kickoff in Chicago postponed 30 minutes before showtime "All previously purchased tickets will…...
Students Run Chicago takes dozens of first-time runners through final stretch of marathon training
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (352+ words) With less than 30 days until the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, every minute and every step of preparation counts. "They couldn't run a mile the first day and now they're here running 'a short week' is what they call it....
El Grito festival among major Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago
17+ hour, 57+ min ago (352+ words) Mexican Independence Day festivities will bring a weekend full of culture, flavor and music to downtown Chicago this weekend. El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park's Butler Field both Saturday and Sunday, encouraging attendees to "dance, eat, and feel that…...
When is Rosh Hashanah? Important dates and what to know about the Jewish High Holidays for 2026
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (663+ words) Rosh Hashanah, which celebrates the Jewish New Year and marks the start of what's known to many as the Jewish "High Holidays" begins Friday at sundown. The holiday, which continues through Sunday, is the start of a ten-day period of…...
How 9/11 is remembered by first responders born after the tragedy
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (27+ words) NBC 5 Chicago How 9/11 is remembered by first responders born after the tragedy...
Illinois' ‘aid-in-dying' law set to take effect this weekend
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (21+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Illinois' ‘aid-in-dying' law set to take effect this weekend...
New documentary showcases life of La Grange F-15 pilot ordered to intercept hijacked plane on 9/11
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (485+ words) A new documentary showcases the unbelievable bravery and heroic life of an La Grange F-15 pilot who was given orders to take down one of the hijacked planes before it crashed 25 years ago on 9/11. John Scaletta, filmmaker and high school friend…...
Looking for a dining deal? Here are 4 great dishes for $12 and under in and around Chicago
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (439+ words) Remember the days when you can order a hamburger at a restaurant and not pay $27? Because I view my position as your "Food Guy" as both a serious job and a civic obligation, we're introducing a new semi-recurring segment this…...
Gambling, extortion case has Indiana court swamped with evidence
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (21+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Gambling, extortion case has Indiana court swamped with evidence...