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NASCAR enthusiasts will have the chance to meet star racers ahead of the street race in downtown Chicago next month.

The Chicago Pride Parade will soon step off, but for those who aren’t able to make it in person, you’ll still be able to watch the vibrant floats and crowds as they travel through city streets.

Four Chicago zip codes are some of the most at-risk locations when it comes to dangerous heat waves and temperatures like those arriving this weekend in the city, health officials said Friday.

For the third year in a row, Taste of Chicago, the city’s annual food festival, will take place in September, despite historically being celebrated in July.

The Fashion Outlets of Chicago, in suburban Rosemont, just ranked high on a list of the best outlet malls in the country.

In Elk Grove Village, the use of electric bikes and scooters will soon be restricted to those with a valid driver’s license.

Sosa, who played for the Cubs from 1992 to 2004, is the franchise’s all-time home run leader.

One of the confirmed retailers for the revamped Plaza del Lago is luxury French brand Hermès.

Jonathan Toews is going home to sign with the Winnipeg Jets as he attempts to make an NHL comeback after a two-year absence.

A Chicago icon and the founder of Misericordia, Sister Rosemary Connelly, has passed away at 94 years old, NBC Chicago has learned.

Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.

Summer will make a dramatic entrance this weekend, with extreme heat and high humidity expected across northeastern Illinois and much of the Midwest.

A doctor from the Chicago area sprang into action while on vacation in Disney World, saving the life of a 17-year-old girl.