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Juneteenth 2026 events in Chicago area: Where to celebrate the federal holiday this year

If you want to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in the Chicago area, you've got plenty of choices. Events to mark the federal holiday are being held Thursday and through the weekend.

Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, free festivals and more

Friday ✍️ The American Writers Museum presents a pop-up exhibition titled "Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward ...

City summer festivals: Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout kick off with food, entertainment

The Taste of Chicago opened in Grant Park while Windy City Smokeout returned outside the United Center for its 13th year, ...

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“The need for charging is massive,” said Madeline Ebert, senior director of product management at the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network. “We will continue to build our network so the chargers are there ...

Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s hilarious response to 2027 Derby at Wrigley Field

Kyle Schwarber's loss in the Home Run Derby could lead to his participation next year, but that is not on the Phillies star's ...

Missing teen swimmer's body pulled from Myers Bay on Chain O' Lakes: Fox Lake fire officials

Officials with the Fox Lake Fire Protection District said a teenager was out swimming in Myers Bay and never came back up on ...

Incredible stats and facts from memorable Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker of the Cardinals stunned the Philly faithful by defeating the hometown hero, Kyle Schwarber, in the final round ...

Illinois Man Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Prison For Armed Post Office Robbery

A Rockford, Illinois, man was sentenced last Wednesday to six years and eight months in federal prison for robbing a local United States Post Office last year. Anthony Johnson, 59, pleaded guilty in ...

Proposed Illinois toll increase to support road improvements draws concerns ahead of public hearings

The first of 13 public hearings on proposed Illinois Tollway rate increases is scheduled for Monday evening, giving residents and stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on a plan the Tollway ...

Todd Frazier remains 1 of 3 to win MLB Home Run Derby in home ballpark

Former Middletown HS standout Kyle Schwarber fell short of winning a Home Run Derby in his home ballpark 11 years after Todd Frazier won one at GABP.

Caleb Wilson's final box score stats, highlights from Bulls vs. Jazz Summer League with Peterson out

The Utah Jazz overcame the absence of star rookie Darryn Peterson to notch a 80-63 victory over Caleb Wilson and the Chicago ...

Four Central Coast players selected in 2026 MLB Draft

The 2026 MLB Draft concluded Sunday, and four players with Central Coast roots heard their names called.Here is a list of the players selected and the Central Coast communities they call home.Eric ...

Luther Burden Hype Train Adds 2 More Riders Ahead of Chicago Bears' 2026 season

Two more writers are getting on board the Luther Burden hype train as expectations remain high for the Chicago Bears wideout.

No. 1 pick Roch Cholowsky signs for $10.35M

White Sox signed first-round pick SS Roch Cholowsky. Cholowsky receives a $10.35 million signing bonus, which represents a ...

What Hubert Davis said about Caleb Wilson at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas

Former UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis is in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League. Davis spoke with ESPN about Caleb Wilson and other Tar Heels.

These MLB Home Run Derby pitchers are an ode to every player's journey

All eyes will soon be on eight of MLB's most prolific sluggers in what's sure to be a fantastic Home Run Derby. As electric ...