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Shepherd Express - Wisconsin · June 24, 2025

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El Bandido Yankee Tequila And The Chicago Hotel Collection Launch Exclusive Partnership With NHL Legend Chris Chelios At Iconic Ambassador Gold Coast

MENAFN · July 2, 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- El Bandido Yankee Tequila is thrilled to unveil a bold new partnership with The Chicago Hotel Collection, kicking off with an exclusive, ticketed launch event on Thursday, July 17th at...

Hyatt Continues Expansion with the Debut of Thompson Hotels, Significant New Entries for Andaz, The Standard and Park Hyatt Brands in Asia Pacific, Catering to Evolving Experiential Demand among Luxury and Lifestyle Travelers

Hospitality Net · July 2, 2025

CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans to expand Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across Asia Pacific, with a robust pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This...

Princeton | Chicago Architecture Center Fellowship

Bustler · July 2, 2025

The inaugural Princeton | Chicago Architecture Center Fellowship is now open to applicants. The Princeton Urban Imagination Center (PUIC) has collaborated with the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) to create a fellowship program to support new...

Noah Gragson responds after Ryan Preece mocks him with 2023 Chicago wreck ahead of In-Season Challenge Round 2

Sportskeeda · July 3, 2025

Noah Gragson had a subtle reply to Ryan Preece's mockery on social media regarding the upcoming In-Season Challenge Round 2. Preece, who will be facing Gragson at Chicago, Illinois, shared a throwback of the latter's unfortunate fate in 2023 at...

Chicago Man Raising Money For Veterans With Help From His Beard

MENAFN · June 24, 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "There is no shortage of people who donate their time and energy to helping others, and the Benevolent Beards contest provides an excellent platform to discover and honor those individuals," said Steven Yde, Vice President of...

UScellular offers tech tips for a smarter summer travel season

Bangor Daily News - Maine · July 2, 2025

With summer just around the corner, travelers are packing their bags and gearing up for their next adventure. According to the 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, nearly 75 percent of people plan to take one to three domestic trips this year, while...

Ex-Chicago drug kingpin tied to Sinaloa cartel says he forgives man who kidnapped his twin brother

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois · July 3, 2025

One man, Margarito “Jay” Flores Jr., rose to the top of the drug-trafficking world, going from flipping burgers at a McDonald’s in Little Village to becoming the trusted top customer of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán...

Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official says

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

ELGIN – The Hill BMX racetrack recently was named as the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship. It’s a chance to draw thousands to the area in September, an Elgin tourism agency official said. The host track is granted to the top-ranked...

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban, prompting applause from Illinois advocates

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois · July 2, 2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, prompting applause from abortion rights advocates in Illinois who warned that people in Wisconsin still face other obstacles to...

Illinois man allegedly carjacks vehicle then flees crash scene before arrest, KSP reports

Lex 18 - Kentucky · June 23, 2025

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police reported that an Illinois man was arrested after he allegedly carjacked a vehicle and fled a crash scene on Sunday evening. KSP reported that officials received a call regarding an injury...

Ranked: America’s Top Walkable Cities for Visitors and Locals

Travelbinger · July 18, 2025

Let’s be honest, America has a complicated relationship with walking. The grocery store is less than 50 yards away, and you decide to drive there. Cars rule, and walking drools. The doctors are always saying to get those 10,000 steps in, but it...

WATCH: Illinois governor makes first campaign stop with 2026 running mate

Regional Media News - Iowa · July 2, 2025

(The Center Square) – Although J.B. Pritzker has chosen another lieutenant governor candidate from Chicago, the governor says he and his new running mate will work on behalf of the entire state of Illinois. Pritzker and Christian Mitchell made...

Illinois man arrested after Warren County pursuit

WBKO - Kentucky · June 23, 2025

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - An Illinois man was arrested after fleeing the scene of a collision in a stolen vehicle. Just before 6 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 03 received a call about a possible injury collision. Troopers went enroute to...

10 Best Pieces of Luggage for Business Travel, According to Wired and CNT Editors

Conde Nast Traveler · July 2, 2025

This story is part of The New Era of Work Travel, a collaboration between the editors of Condé Nast Traveler and WIRED to help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip. A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of...

Lane closures remain on key highways in District 5 during Independence Day travel surge

Rewind 92.5 - Illinois ·

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – As thousands of Illinoisans hit the roads for the Independence Day holiday, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced a temporary suspension of non-emergency lane closures to ease traffic...

Illinois 49 closed at TP&W Railroad crossing in Crescent City

Newsbug.info - Illinois ·

OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced June 23 that Illinois 49 at the TP&W Railroad crossing in Crescent City in Iroquois County is closed for repairs. The crossing is located north of U.S. 24. The work is anticipated to be...

Illinois warns drivers of potential road hazards amid extreme heat

WRSP - Illinois ·

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is urging the public to be vigilant for pavement failures on roads throughout the state. Pavement...

Whether you're driving or flying, here are travel tips for the Fourth of July weekend

KBBI AM 890 - Alaska · July 2, 2025

This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday for the first time in more than a decade. And if you're hoping to make a trip out of the long weekend, you're not alone. A record 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home in the...

Chicago Celebrity Hairstylist Dies After Falling Into Lake Michigan

Travel Noire · June 23, 2025

Celebrity hairstylist Zahrie Walls, known professionally as “Z Money,” died tragically on Saturday, June 21, after falling from a boat into Lake Michigan near Chicago’s Navy Pier. The 27-year-old West Side native was recovered from the water...