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Payton Gelande Participates of Port Byron, Illinois, in 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

River Cities' Reader - Iowa · July 10, 2025

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 9, 2025) — Payton Gelande from Port Byron, Illinois, is conducting research into NMR Analysis of Micelle Formation by Bio-Based Surfactants with faculty mentor Kevin Morris through Carthage College's 2025 Summer...

Chicago, DC Airports in Chaos as Storms Cause Over 5,000 Flight Delays Post-Holiday

Travelers Today · July 8, 2025

More than 5,000 flights were delayed across the United States on Sunday as summer storms swept through the Midwest and East Coast, causing chaos for post-holiday travelers. Chicago and Washington, DC, were among the hardest hit, with thousands of...

Illinois Moviegoers Are Stunned by This $300+ AMC Concession Bill

1520 The Ticket - Minnesota · July 8, 2025

We all know how expensive it is to go to the movies these days, but man, I had no idea it was THAT expensive. Viral Reddit Post Reveals Jaw-Dropping Concession Haul In a pic shared on Reddit, titled "He had 6 kids," it details what one dad...

Summer travel ‘will increase the spread of measles,’ expert says

YubaNet - California · July 9, 2025

Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. CHICAGO — The number of measles cases in the U.S. has reached its highest point in 33 years, and outbreaks are expected to continue,...

Ex-Chicago alder accused of taking bribes is unfit for trial, judge says

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois ·

A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday. CHICAGO - A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with...

American Airlines Is Adding Twice-Daily Nonstops From Chicago to Montego Bay

Caribbean Journal · July 9, 2025

Chicagoans dreaming of white sand instead of snow now have twice as many chances to make it happen. Starting Nov. 2, American Airlines will launch up to two daily nonstop flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica....

Summer Air Travel Faces Delays, Cancellations Due to Severe Storms

WGMD - Delaware · July 9, 2025

With summer travel in full swing and recent severe weather, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges travelers to be ready for potential delays caused by fast-moving summer storms. Severe weather—bringing lightning, hail, heavy rain, and even tornadoes—can...

These 16 Travel Products Are My Top Finds of 2025

Travel + Leisure ·

As someone who tests travel products for a living, I’ve tried more items than I can count this year—from luggage to noise-canceling headphones to sun-protective clothing. Some were forgettable, some were just okay, but a few stood out as the best...

From parking to free shuttles, here’s the best way to travel around Musikfest 2025

Morning Call - Pennsylvania · July 9, 2025

Musikfest 2025 is less than a month away, and once again ArtsQuest and LANTA are teaming up to provide a way to get around. LANTA will offer free Gold Line service and free fares on Enhanced Bus Service Blue & Green lines for the festival,...

Chicago-area man loses $10K to cryptocurrency scam by Elon Musk impersonator

ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois · July 8, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team is uncovering how criminals are using famous faces to lure in victims. Scammers are impersonating celebrities, convincing people to invest in fake cryptocurrency opportunities. One victim lost $10,000 to a person...

Illinois sees new fiscal year with increased state taxes

NW Illinois News · July 7, 2025

Andrew S. Chesney, Illinois State Senator for 45th District | Illinois General Assembly Andrew S. Chesney, Illinois State Senator for 45th District | Illinois General Assembly The start of the new fiscal year in Illinois has brought several tax...

Illinois Department of Transportation announces nighttime closures on Interstate highways

Will County Gazette - Illinois · July 7, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a full closure on Interstate 55 at Interstate 80 over three consecutive nights, starting Monday, July 7. This is part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the I-80 bridges over I-55 in...

Summer travel safety tips: How to check for, prevent bed…

Naples Daily News - Florida ·

Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. Bed bugs often hide in mattresses, box springs, and other furniture near where people sleep. While bed bugs don't typically transmit diseases, their bites can cause...

Chicago Bears REVAMPED Offensive Line in 2025 | The Charter Podcast

BVM Sports · July 8, 2025

Ruthie Polinsky is back with Clay Harbor to break down why the Bears’ offensive line is being called the most improved in the NFL. They dive into what the rankings mean, how the new coaching staff factors in, and what this all means for the...

Tourist Attractions in Oklahoma State

PlanetWare ·

Written by Chloë Ernst and Lura Seavey Updated Jul 7, 2025 Oklahoma is an authentic gateway to the west – a land of red dirt, where buffalo roam the plains (mainly in preserves), and oil rigs pump riches. But the largest cities, Oklahoma City and...

Three Costco Recalls on Popular Products in Illinois

103.1 KFIL - Minnesota · July 9, 2025

Recalls are nothing new—they happen pretty frequently. Thankfully, Costco does a great job of keeping us updated on what’s being recalled across America. This year, there have been a handful of recalls you should know about! getty images getty...

Tennants Traveling Touch assumed name publication notice

Breeze Courier - Illinois · July 9, 2025

Assumed Name Publication Notice Public notice is hereby given that on July 2nd A.D. 2025, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons...

Flash floods hit Chicago after 5 inches of rain recorded in less than 2 hours. Check latest weather update

The Economic Times · July 9, 2025

A highly localised torrential downpour dumped more than 5 inches of rain on areas of Chicago in less than two hours Tuesday night, according to local media reports. The heavy deluge has led to flooding, turning alleys into rushing rivers and...

People have a clever way of making money off airlines to essentially travel for free—and it’s all about looking for an overbooked flight

Fortune ·

It could be a scene from an auction house: A Delta flight from Boston to Rome in September 2023 was so overbooked that a flight attendant pleaded with passengers and offered them thousands of dollars and a hotel room to give up their seats in...

Barkley Regional chooses SkyWest for new airline contract, offering flights to Chicago and Houston

Marshall County Tribune-Courier - Kentucky ·

WEST PADUCAH — The Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board is recommending SkyWest be awarded a contract to provide air carrier services in West Paducah under the federal Essential Air Service program, with flights to George Bush Intercontinental...