Good afternoon, Chicago.
Bill Hillegonds has traveled across the country, charted group trips and made countless detours that put him on the path of one glowing, ivory-enameled franchise synonymous with sliders: White Castle.
Now those same navigational instincts will lead this Northwest Indiana man to his ultimate journey: the White Castle headquarters where he will be inducted into the Craver Hall of Fame.
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Chicago Bears stadium legislation passed the Illinois House, but may need to address concerns in the Senate
The Bears stadium legislation is finally here — and lots of folks have a gripe about it. The Bears say the bill needs changes. The Chicago Teachers Union says it doesn’t protect schools. The taxpayer group Americans for Prosperity is outraged. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- University Park residents can seek claims as part of Aqua Illinois $12.5 million water contamination settlement
- Today in Chicago History: City Council bans horse-drawn carriages
New owners of MetroSouth Hospital to propose data center, but Blue Island leaders are cautious
After six years of plans to redevelop the shuttered MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, the owners would like to demolish the building and build a data center on the property, according to city officials. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- CTA service resumes after train derailment near Rogers Park station
- Two new restaurants announced for under-construction Hollywood Casino resort in Aurora
Rickea Jackson is embracing a clean slate with the Chicago Sky: ‘They get who I am’
By the time the Sparks had a deal in place to swap Rickea Jackson for Ariel Atkins, Jackson felt she was choosing Chicago as much as the Sky were choosing her. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- 3 takeaways after Andrew Benintendi’s 3-run homer in the 9th propels the Chicago White Sox to a series win
- Vintage Chicago Tribune: Meet the 12 Chicago Bears 1st-round draft picks who never played for the team
Review: Some parts of B2K and Bow Wow’s ‘Boys 4 Life’ tour were great fun — others just fell flat
Not all nostalgia-laden reunion tours are equal, and the “Boys 4 Life” tour, while charming in parts, fell flat in others. Read more here.
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- Orland Park ballet company brings arts education to communities afraid of ICE
- Review: ‘Going Bacharach’ at Apollo Theater is fabulous way to celebrate his songs
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
While passage through the waterway usually comes at a flat rate via reservations, companies without reservations can cross by paying an additional fee in an auction for slots, which are awarded to the highest bidder rather than waiting for days off the coast of Panama City. Read more here.
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