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Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Route map, street closings, how to get there, reader tips Chicago’s annual parade is Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know plus some pro tips from readers.
Shots were fired at a Chicago Police Department officer Wednesday on West 60th Street in Englewood, CPD officials said.
A Chicago shooting left three men injured Thursday on West 59th Street in Englewood, Chicago police said.
From the schedule to the course map and ticket details, here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
NASCAR drivers, industry professionals, and elected officials celebrated the start of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend at an event Friday night. WGN's Courtney Spinelli reports from River North.
Last year, the street race generated $128 million in total economic impact and drew 53,036 unique visitors, according to a study commissioned by Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism arm.
Gale Street Inn, a Jefferson Park neighborhood staple in operation since 1963, announced that it is permanently closed. The restaurant is widely known for its signature baby back ribs.
The streets of Chicago are home to the only NASCAR race these days that doesn't take place on a dedicated track. This is what it takes to make sure the event runs smoothly and safely.
2025 Chicago Pride Parade: From street closures to timing, here's what to know The two-mile parade will step off at 11 a.m. on Sunday at Sheridan and Broadway.
Downtown street closures for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park begin this week, just after midnight on Thursday, June 19.