Illinois anticipates return of black bears
Illinois is gearing up for a re-emergence of black bears, but wildlife experts say it's unlikely the animals will roam Chicago-area streets any time soon. The number of black bears...
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Fire will temporarily halt distribution of popular Daisy Cutter beer
Cans of Half Acre Beer Company's popular brew Daisy Cutter will be in short supply for about a week after a recent fire destroyed the brand's entire inventory of cans,...
Fire will temporarily halt distribution of popular Daisy Cutter beer
Cans of Half Acre Beer Company's popular brew Daisy Cutter will be in short supply for about a week after a recent fire destroyed the brand's entire inventory of cans,...
Ridgewood High will not withhold diplomas for hat throwing
A west suburban high school has rescinded its decision to withhold diplomas for its graduates after some threw their caps in the air at a commencement ceremony. Diplomas will be...
Property offers home ice advantage
Where would you find Blackhawks logos on the walls and ground, Jonathan Toews and Corey Crawford T-shirts hanging in the locker room and Chelsea Dagger blasting from the speakers every...
First Lady to appear at keel-laying ceremony for USS Illinois
First Lady Michelle Obama will appear at a ceremony next week that recognizes the start of construction on a submarine named after her home state. At the June 2 keel-laying...
Ballpark seats to decorate Michigan Avenue, celebrate Wrigley centennial
Coming to North Michigan Avenue later this week: Fifty custom-made pairs of ballpark seats — a public art project and fundraiser celebrating Wrigley Field's 100-year anniversary. The 100 seats will...
Six Flags delays opening of Goliath roller coaster
Weather is to blame for the delay of the long-awaited Goliath roller coaster, billed as the fastest and steepest wooden coaster in the world, according to officials at Six Flags...
Ballpark seats to decorate Michigan Avenue, celebrate Wrigley centennial
Coming to North Michigan Avenue later this week: Fifty custom-made pairs of ballpark seats — a public art project and fundraiser celebrating Wrigley Field's 100-year anniversary. The 100 seats will...
Billy Corgan featured on PAWS cover with his cats
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan appears warm and fuzzy on the cover of this summer's PAWS Chicago magazine, cradling his black cats and cracking a wide smile, an image that...