40 things to do in Chicago: May 15

Chicago Sees Production Boom on Wave of Illinois Incentives

During the first quarter of 2026, Chicago saw seven series lensing in town. Production expenditures in Illinois hit a record ...

‘Ghosts’: Rose Abdoo Breaks Down Her Return as Paula the Producer

Ghostshas finally given Sam (Rose McIver) and Woodstone a bit of a break as TV producer, Paula (Rose Abdoo) returned to the estate for the latest episode, “Polar Opposites.” As fans may recall, Paula ...

Boys track and field: West Aurora repeats Upstate Eight title

Winning eight of the 18 events, West Aurora’s boys track and field team repeated as Upstate Eight Conference champions Thursday with 157 points. Glenbard South also repeated its 2025 finish, ...

‘Ghosts’ Guest Star Rose Abdoo on Getting Gaslit to Save Sam’s Holiday Rom-Com Script

Ghosts has finally given Sam (Rose McIver) and Woodstone a bit of a break as TV producer, Paula (Rose Abdoo) returned to the estate for the latest episode, “Polar Opposites.” As fans may recall, Paula ...

BetMGM Promo Code NOLA1500: Claim $1,500 Bet for MLB, PGA

New players can redeem BetMGM promo code NOLA1500 or promo code NOLA150 to qualify for a $1,500 first bet or a $150 bonus ...

Elgin to buy self-serve water station for free use at city fests, other events

A WaterTap Trailer being purchased by the city of Elgin will allow festival-goers to fill up water bottles for free at public ...

McDonald’s has signed its first agreement for naming rights on $750M stadium

The stadium where Chicago Fire plays Major League Soccer will be called McDonald’s Stadium, according to a press release from ...

Who Is Trapped After the Chicago Fire Season 14 Finale Explosion? Inside the Terrifying Ending

Chicago Fire' season 14 ended with a cliffhanger finale after the firefighters get stuck in a massive structure fire. Here's ...

40 things to do in Chicago: May 15 – 17

From “Les Misérables”, Lincoln Park Mayfest, Renegade Craft Fair, Anime Central Convention, D.L. Hughley, and more – there's ...

6 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week

May 18: Georgia Organics will host a Seeds & Soil Society Supper at Madeira Park with a collaborative menu from Madeira ...

Chicago police host weekend gun turn-in events: 'No questions asked'

Chicago police host weekend gun turn-in events: 'No questions asked' CPD Community Policing Director Glenn Brooks discusses upcoming “no questions asked” gun turn-in events, community safety efforts ...

Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants

Often it's for fundraisers or meetings, or as a thank-you to election volunteers. But it's sometimes difficult to know ...

5 teams that walked out of basketball portal looking like championship contenders

Nearly 5,000 players entered the transfer portal, and these teams found the perfect pieces to make them ready to make the ...

Game-by-game Eagles 2026 win-loss predictions

The Titans are 2-15 at home their last two seasons. The Eagles get their first ever franchise win in Nashville. Win, 2-0. • ...

UChicago offers free tuition for some students as college costs skyrocket, especially for private institutions

The cost of attending a private nonprofit university rose faster last year than it did for public universities. Some schools ...

Man shot in the head, critically injured while getting out of truck in Pullman: police

A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head while getting out of his truck on the city's South Side on ...

US students performing worse in school than 10 years ago: report

According to the new report, students' test scores, especially in reading, started declining around 2013, and students' ...

Guilty verdict in 2021 Loop stabbing death of graduate student

Tony Robinson will be sentenced July 8 for the murder of Anat Kimchi, whose death was one of several shocking cases examined ...

UChicago Offers Free Tuition to Students With Family Income Under $250K

Starting in fall 2027, the University of Chicago will offer free tuition to students whose families earn less than $250,000 annually, “with typical assets,” the university announced Wednesday.

Naperville News Digest: Naperville author elected to American Academy; Élan Dance Company to perform at Pfeiffer Hall

Naperville resident Luis Alberto Urrea, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and University of Illinois Chicago professor, has ...

Heart Attack May Raise Risk of Memory Decline, Study Finds

People who’ve had a heart attack may face a higher risk of cognitive decline and memory problems over time, according to new ...

UChicago announces 2026 winners of Quantrell and Ph.D. teaching awards

The transformative education offered at the University of Chicago begins in the classroom, with the teachers who inspire, ...

Nets add new assistant GM, lose top scout to Bulls

The Nets promoted Makar Gevorkian, their capologist the last several years, to assistant GM joining long-time front office ...

Bears’ Logan Jones Pick Looks Better Knowing Rams and Ravens Both Wanted Him

The Chicago Bears may have drafted Logan Jones just in time, with the Rams and Ravens both showing strong interest in the ...