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Free days at Chicago museums and attractions: When and where to go

For year-round free admission, consider becoming a member of your favorite museum, zoo or outdoor garden attraction.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2025

Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer

The verdict capped an unpredictable four-month trial that gave jurors an up-front and uncensored look at the practice of behind-the-scenes politics in Chicago and Illinois in the previous decade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2024

DuSable Museum kicks off Martin Luther King Jr. weekend with deeper look at the civil rights icon

During a nearly two-hour talk, author Kevin Powell encouraged attendees to find their own path to advancing equity, while emphasizing the breadth of King’s mission and humanity.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2024

Anyone for chicken feet-flavored Lay’s? Whopper-flavored Doritos? New Lincoln Park snack shop has these and more

Epic Snack Shack: Snacks of the World recently opened on North Clark in Lincoln Park with an eclectic array of items.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

At Wrigley Field ‘Winterland,’ a chance to go on the field and enjoy ice rides on a wintry day

Sunday is the final day for the Wintrust Winterland at Gallagher Way, which offers ice skating, ice bumper cars and other activities at the Cubs’ ballpark.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

People say they were taken for a ride by alternative energy suppliers. How you can protect yourself.

Despite new consumer protections, people are still complaining about higher bills and questionable business tactics. Sticking with your gas or electricity utility is usually a better deal, experts say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

Bears president’s family foundation makes $1 million donation to Lurie Children’s Hospital

Bears president Kevin Warren and his wife, Greta Warren, made the donation to the hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in honor of his late sister, who died in 2014 from brain cancer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

Victims of Yellow Line crash hesitant to ride again

Service on the CTA Yellow Line resumed Friday after a nearly two-month suspension.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

Dry January: Chicagoans experiment with sobriety in the new year

As some Chicagoans reevaluate their drinking this month, they have plenty of options for booze-free beverages and spaces that have popped up in recent years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

Picture Chicago: 8 must-see news photos from the first week of 2024

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan made his first courtroom appearance as a criminal defendant at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, a happy couple celebrated winning the lottery for Cook County’s first marriage license in 2024, and the legendary Rosebud on Taylor Italian restaurant…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024