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Chicago City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike
The mayor and council members are now negotiating hikes to taxes and fees on alcohol, streaming services and garbage ...
AMC opening theater in former ShowPlace ICON South Loop location
AMC is opening up a theater early next year in the same spot where ShowPlace ICON abruptly closed this summer. It will be ...
Amtrak Launches 47-Hour Train From Chicago to Miami
Amtrak's newest line aims to offer passengers a comfortable journey from Midwest all the way to the beaches of Miami.
IB traffic on Stevenson Expressway reopens after crash, Illinois State Police say
Then inbound lanes of the Stevenson Expressway have reopened after an earlier crash Thursday morning, Illinois State Police ...
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Amtrak Launches New Chicago-to-Miami Route as Rail Travel Gains Momentum
The California Zephyr, Amtrak's lengthiest long-distance route, runs from Chicago to San Francisco ... bound train travels ...
48 hours aboard Amtrak’s new direct train from Chicago to Miami
The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We ...
Chicago Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade to return for 33rd year
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade will return for the 33rd year Nov. 23. This year's holiday event will feature a new Chicago River lighting spectacle and the tallest balloon to ...