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Chicago’s beloved street festivals are struggling to survive

Future of Chicago street festival at risk due to rising costs, lower donations

Some beloved Chicago street festivals are downsizing this year because of rising costs. The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce told CBS News Chicago that festival essentials are more expensive than in past years, and donations at entry gates have dropped.

Chicago Sun-Times · 15h

Chicago street festivals sound alarm on rising costs, including security

Chicago’s street festivals are a staple of summer culture. And at least one, the popular Wicker Park Fest, plans to scale back amid surging expenses and falling gate donations.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Pamela Maass: Chicago’s beloved street festivals are struggling to survive

Unlike city-produced music festivals, Chicago street festivals receive no city funding and rely on sponsorships and donations.

Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in NFL Draft

Bears Wire on MSN · 14h

2025 NFL draft: ESPN predicts Chicago Bears' likeliest No. 10 selections

We compiled a list of the top players who are most likely to be drafted by the Bears at No. 10, according to ESPN Analytics.

The New York Times · 2d

Chicago Bears NFL Draft 2025 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

The Chicago Bears have the 10th pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Bears own seven total picks in the seven-round draft. Every pick in the seven-round NFL Draft. • Round 1: April 24,

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in the NFL draft

Already one of the league's big winners this offseason, the Chicago Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in the NFL draft. They own seven picks, starting with the No. 10 overall selection, and still have needs on both sides of the ball.

Severe storms possible Thu. night, Fri. in Chicago

CBS Chicago on MSN · 17h

Chicago weather warmup with highs near 80s could spark severe thunderstorms Friday night

Chicago weather Friday will see temperatures soar near 80 degrees before the warm, wet air mass collides with a cold front that could produce severe thunderstorms.

Yahoo · 16h

Chicago weather: Storms possible Friday night, big weekend cooldown ahead

Fox 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has your Friday afternoon forecast. Strong to severe storms are possible Friday night with damaging winds, hail, and a tornado risk, followed by a sharp cooldown and highs in the 40s on Saturday.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 19h

Live Chicago radar: Severe thunderstorms possible Friday night

Severe thunderstorms are possible for some portions of the Chicago area Friday after a summer-like day with temperatures well into the 70s. Scattered severe storms are possible between 6 p.m. and midnight,

20hon MSN

Chicago City Council commission OKs revitalization plan for Auburn Gresham 79th Street corridor

The Chicago City Council plan commission has given the OK for a plan to revitalize the 79th Street corridor in Auburn Gresham ...

1don MSN

Chicago Bears 7-round mock draft: Shoring up the trenches, adding playmakers

With the NFL draft just one week away, here's our penultimate Bears 7-round mock draft that features moves in the trenches ...

As cherry blossoms peak in Chicago, here’s how to get a peek before they’re gone

Once the flowers open, cherry blossoms typically stick around for just one to two weeks, and that window can shrink depending ...

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2 students shot, 1 fatally, in separate shootings hours apart on Chicago's South Side

A Morgan Park High School student was killed just a mile from campus and a 17-year-old was shot near Chicago Vocational High ...

How to watch the Chicago Cubs in 2025: Schedule, broadcast info, blackout rules and national games

Fubo is a cable-cutter streaming platform that provides local and national channels with add-on sports packages. Any game on ...

KU basketball lands first transfer portal commitment from Loyola Chicago guard

The Kansas men’s basketball team landed its first transfer portal pickup Friday. Loyola Chicago guard Jayden Dawson has ...

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Boy, 13, shot on Red Line train along Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway

A 13-year-old boy was shot and wounded in a train car on the CTA Red Line along the Dan Ryan Expressway Wednesday night. At 8 ...

14hon MSN

Preparations underway for possible ‘teen takeover' in downtown Chicago

The preparations have left some nearby residents confused, who saw a fence go up around Ogden Park in Streeterville Thursday ...

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