Today in Chicago History: ‘I’m glad it was me instead of you.’ Mayor Anton Cermak shot.
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb. Speaking to FDR, Cermak allegedly said ...
Oak Park and River Forest lauds Olympic medalist, WWII hero, NATO leader with alumni awards
Among the OPRF alumni given Tradition of Excellence awards were an Olympic medalist, a World War II hero and a U.S. major ...
History of Illinois’ Camp Grant comes alive in new Midway Village exhibit
Midway Village Museum is unveiling its exhibit featuring the history of Rockford’s Camp Grant — once one of the largest ...
Michael Jordan’s former Chicago-area mansion lists for March Madness — at $230K/month
If you’ve got $230,000 to burn, Michael Jordan’s former Highland Park, Illinois mansion can be yours — for the month of March ...
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Eight great places for sledding in the Chicago area
We hope these next few days of snow can create fun sledding memories for you. 💭 Monica's thought bubble: Reader suggestions for spots to sled brought me back to my childhood when snowstorms meant ...
Chicago mayor’s office gives inside look at ‘gift room’ after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns
The City of Chicago recently shared a video of its “gift room” after a watchdog group accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of ...
Dozens of Chicago-area schools announce closures ahead of expected snow. Here's a list
Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what ...