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State Rep. Davis opts to not run against Underwood in 14th Congressional District: ‘I’m just not done in Illinois’

Grundy Reporter - Illinois · July 3, 2025

State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) | Facebook / State Representative Jed DavisState Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) | Facebook / State Representative Jed Davis State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) announced he will not be running for Congress in the...

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Shepherd Express - Wisconsin · June 24, 2025

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Nasa discovers interstellar comet travelling through solar system

The National News ·

A comet is currently hurtling its way through our solar system despite it originating elsewhere, US space agency Nasa has revealed. The interstellar comet, which has been named 3I/Atlas, is about 670 million kilometres from Earth. "The comet poses...

How the famous ‘Hot Dog Kart’ became a 41-year Lake Michigan tradition

MLive - Michigan · July 21, 2025

ST. JOSEPH, MI — The legend of the downtown St. Joseph “Hot Dog Kart” starts in 1984, when the late Ben Yacobozzi decided his oldest daughter needed a summer job. So he built a food cart by hand. Now, six years after Yacobozzi’s passing, owner...

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...

4th of July travelers packing Chicago airports, roads Wednesday

ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois · July 2, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago airports were crowded Wednesday morning as people get away for the Fourth of July weekend. It's also the busiest day on the roads, since so many people are off work Thursday and Friday. The hustle and bustle of holiday...

I quit my job to travel the world. About 18 months later, I realized living abroad isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Business Insider ·

At the end of 2022, after a year of living together, my boyfriend broke up with me. I'd built my life around him, even taking a marketing job in Colorado to move in together. I was shattered. I was stuck at a job I wasn't excited about and found...

Hidden Gem: The Best Campground in Illinois Costs Just $10

103.1 KFIL - Minnesota · July 3, 2025

I'm not exactly a "dig a latrine with a stick and sleep with the raccoons" kind of camper. I prefer my campfire with a side of cell service and a mattress that didn't come in a sack. But even I can appreciate a spot that's peaceful, beautiful, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...