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Chicago Fed President Goolsbee meets with SC Johnson, MolsonCoors to gauge economy’s health
Wis Business
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Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, traveled to Wisconsin to meet with businesses on the economy. Goolsbee was in favor of lowering rates before tariffs went into place on April 2. Goolsbee said he would like to see...
Some international LGBTQ+ travelers pull back on U.S. trips: 'Why would I go there?'
CNBC
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July 4, 2025
Participants march in the Reclaim Pride Coalition's seventh annual Queer Liberation March in New York, June 29, 2025. Erik McGregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Canadian citizen Robert Sharp was planning to visit Provincetown, Massachusetts — one...
Milwaukee police chase, crash; vehicle stolen in Illinois, teen charged
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee teen is accused of leading Milwaukee police on a miles-long police chase in a stolen vehicle on June 23. The accused is 17-year-old Charles Bell. The pursuit ended in a crash and the passenger in the fleeing vehicle...
Love pours in for stunning NFL Wag as she turns heads in sizzling bikini shots on vacation – ‘a lucky man’
The U.S. Sun
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July 4, 2025
JAKE Browning’s stunning fiancee Stephanie Niles has set social media ablaze with a sizzling series of bikini pics. She's got everyone talking after sharing snaps of her getaway to Croatia. 8 Stephanie Niles has got her fans talking after...
Chicago Fire FC II faces Inter Miami CF II after maintaining unbeaten streak
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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June 25, 2025
Chicago Fire FC II is set to conclude a brief two-game road trip with a match against Inter Miami CF II in South Florida. The Eastern Conference game is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday, June 25. The Chicago team arrives with an unbeaten...
Local tourism bureau nabs grants
Morning Sentinel - Illinois
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WASHINGTON COUNTY — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $4 million in grant funding has been awarded to 11 grantees through the Route 66 Grant Program. That includes funding...
Dylan Raiola's sister Taylor flexes insane sea surfing skills in exciting beach vacation, shares cheerful snippets via IG
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Dylan Raiola is one of the biggest young star quarterbacks in the NCAA. As a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, he had a stellar freshman season and looks poised to take another step forward as a sophomore. However, he is not the only member of...
NASCAR Insider Breaks Silence on Chicago Street Race’s Shaky Future After 3-Year Gamble
Essentially Sports
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July 4, 2025
In the summer of 2023, NASCAR roared into downtown Chicago for its very first street race. Dubbed the Grant Park 220, with Cup and Xfinity series cars weaving past Buckingham Fountain, along Lakeshore Drive, and under the shadow of skyscrapers, it...
Half a World Away: They travelled the globe with the Gallagher brothers in their heyday. But now the Oasis WAGs of the 90s lead VERY different lives
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
The Gallagher brothers are kicking off their long-anticipated comeback tour in Cardiff this week in vastly different romantic situations - with guitarist Noel, 58, newly single following the end of his 12-year marriage, while singer Liam, 52, has...
Several countries have issued Travel Warnings for the U.S.
The Yucatan Times
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July 1, 2025
14 For years, the U.S. has issued cautionary travel advisories to citizens heading to Mexico and other places overseas. But in a surprising twist, the roles have flipped. Several countries, including longtime allies like Australia, Canada, and the...
4 dead and 14 injured in Chicago drive-by shooting
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
Four people died and 14 were injured late on the night of July 2 when shots were fired into a crowd outside a lounge and restaurant in downtown Chicago, the police said. The incident set off a frenzied response to save bleeding victims, and...
I've done gig work in all 50 states. Here's how I use apps like Lyft and DoorDash to support my love of travel and food.
Business Insider
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July 4, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kreskin Torres, a gig worker who has visited each of the 50 US states while working as a ride-hailing driver for Lyft. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. I've been a...
A Guide To Chicago’s 27 Beaches: Concessions, Where To Park And More
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
CHICAGO — Chicagoans trudge through winter one slushy shoeprint at a time, biding their time until the few hours of sunlight expand into warm, green Midwestern tropics. And when that time comes, there’s only one thing to do: go to the beach....
Where To Grab A Sandwich In Chicago Before Heading To The Beach
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
CHICAGO — When traveling to one of Chicago’s concrete or sandy beaches, it’s important to have a hearty sandwich to tide you over between laying out or building sandcastles. Here’s a list of local delis and sandwich spots to get that perfect beach...
Meanwhile Park set for its first double-bill premiere: Andrea Berting’s Red Devil, Nathan Johnson’s Vacation
The Utah Review
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July 3, 2025
The splendid Meanwhile Park outdoor theatrical venue will be the site for its first double-bill premiere, featuring one-act plays by Andrea Berting of Chicago (Red Devil) and Nathan Johnson (Vacation). This is the third consecutive summer for a...
Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Press Foundation award grants to 26 high school journalism programs
Illinois Business Journal
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June 25, 2025
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation today announce the awarding of grants to 26 high school journalism efforts throughout the state. The awards are part of the Illinois High School Journalism Grants Program offered by the...
Four killed, 14 injured in mass shooting outside downtown Chicago lounge
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 3, 2025
Four people in the United States have been killed and at least 14 others wounded when gunmen opened fire on a crowd outside a lounge in downtown Chicago, according to police. According to authorities, the mass shooting took place around 11:00pm...
American Will Hold Some Flights For Connects At Charlotte, Dallas And Chicago
Forbes
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Travelers pass through Miami International Airport during Memorial Day weekend in May. (Photo by ... More Giorgio Viera)AFP via Getty Images American Airlines has quickly rolled out connection-saving technology at its Charlotte and Chicago hubs,...
Downtown Chicago businesses have mixed feelings about NASCAR again
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and how it affects you. The third NASCAR Chicago Street Race revs up this weekend, once again sparking mixed feelings about the event’s economic impact and who...
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Cheaper gas prices expected in northern Illinois for Fourth of July
Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois
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Average gas prices in many northern Illinois counties are expected to be cheaper than last year for the Fourth of July weekend as the cost of fuel continues to decline over the past several years. The average cost of regular gas in the Chicago...