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Crowds pack Navy Pier for holiday fireworks display

CBS Chicago (News) 7/2 6:27P Sabrina Franza

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago is celebrating the Fourth of July in style. One way the city is celebrating is with a big fireworks show at Navy Pier. Its explosive grand finale...

Crowds fill downtown Chicago for Fourth of July weekend

WGNtv.com 7/2 5:07P Jewell Hillery

CHICAGO — The July Fourth Weekend is underway in Chicago. Tourists and city residents alike filled downtown Saturday ahead of Navy Pier’s fireworks display and the...

City leaders outline safety plans for 4th of July weekend; asking parents to participate

CBS Chicago (News) 7/1 1:21P CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) Nice weather this holiday weekend means Chicago's lakefront will be packed. City leaders on Friday outlined their plans to keep everyone safe calling on parents...

International investor buys downtown Chicago office building

Chicago Biz Journals 7/1 12:12P Wendell Hutson

An international investor bought a downtown Chicago office building in a sale lease back deal.

Fresh Thyme Market names Liz Zolcak new president

Chicago Biz Journals 7/1 9:30A Anne Stych

Fresh Thyme Market will soon have a fresh face in the role of president. Liz Zolcak will succeed Gerald Melville, who has announced his retirement after a 43-year retail...

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Journalist Natalie Moore’s New Play Set in Chicago Tackles Debate Over Abortion Rights

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 7/2 12:30P Aida Mogos

Journalist Natalie Moore’s New Play Set in Chicago Tackles Debate Over Abortion Rights Saturday, July 2, 2022 - 17:30

Pre-Pandemic Sized Crowds Descend on US Airports for Holiday

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 7/1 11:53A Associated Press

Pre-Pandemic Sized Crowds Descend on US Airports for Holiday Friday, July 1, 2022 - 16:53

Chicago’s mayor and top cop vow heavy police presence headed into long holiday weekend

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 7/1 10:16A Fran Spielman

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown talk about a Chicago police officer who was seriously wounded while answering a domestic violence call Friday morning. Brian...

Gadgets You Need to Make the Best Cocktails at Home

BubbleLifestyles 7/1 9:45A

Skip the bar scene and make the most delicious cocktails at home with these fun gadgets It's 5 O'Clock somewhere and we love a good cocktail after a long day. No need to get dolled up to visit your...

Chicago news: Laser sights ban reconsidered, CPD officer wounded in shooting, Zach LaVine signs new...

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 7/1 9:38A Matt Moore

Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at the Heritage Foundation on October 21, 2021 in Washington. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Good afternoon. Here’s the...

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Sales to shop this weekend

The Golden Girl 7/1 6:10A 2socialco

Woof. This week has kicked my ass. As you can probably tell from the lack of posts over the past few days. I got more sick, June got more sick–we had to get her early from daycare twice–she s home...

4th of July Flag Cookie Cake

Sequins and Stripes 7/1 4:49A Liz

The EASIEST 4th of July flag cake I should say! Your family and friends will never know that the majority of these ingredients are store bought because this cake is SO FREAKING GOOD. It is a combo of...

Woven Pieces for the Kitchen

Sequins and Stripes 6/29 3:23A Liz

Kata Candy Bowl Set We recently launched a bunch of beautiful woven pieces from Korissa on Olive Lane ! I love adding natural elements to the home and the texture, color and detail of these pieces is...

Where We Are

Sequins and Stripes 6/27 5:48A Liz

It has been awhile since I sat down to write a blog post about feelings. Ha! And honestly, I had to look through my wellness archives because more often than not these posts can get repetitive. When I...

16 cute bags for all your summer occasions

The Golden Girl 6/27 5:07A Jess

I got a request from a reader the other day asking, what kind of bags are people wearing this summer?! I haven t bought a purse in so long–I need some help! and I giggled to myself because remember...

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Waterfront Home In Naples, Florida Sells For A Record $62 Million

Forbes Real Estate 7/2 3:41P Brenda Richardson, Senior Contri

The estate's prime location amazes and delights at every turn.

How They Closed It: Selling The Rich History Of A Landmark Australia Estate

Forbes Real Estate 7/1 10:30P Spencer Elliott, Contributor

The Who: With a nearly 80 years of combined experience in marketing and selling luxury properties, the director team at Private Property Global of Michael Gibson, Ken Jacobs,...

Is This the Worst-Designed Room in ‘Battle on the Beach’ History? Plus, Noteworthy Homes on TV

realtor.com® Real Estate News 7/1 12:15P House Party

HBO Max / Peacock / Jessica McGowan/Getty Images / Realtor.com “ House Party” is the official  Realtor.com®  podcast about the overlapping worlds of home and pop culture, hosted by  Rachel Stults...

Sear, Baby, Sear: How To Pick the Perfect Grill This Summer

realtor.com® Real Estate News 7/1 11:30A Jennifer Kelly Geddes

Getty Images There s nothing more American than grillin and chillin in your own backyard. In fact, hauling your rig from the garage, setting it up just right, and enjoying a tall cool drink while you...

Buy a Bit of History: We Salute These 5 Homes Built in 1776

realtor.com® Real Estate News 7/1 10:15A Lisa Johnson Mandell

Realtor.com In the grand sweep of world history, the U.S. is a young country. Even so, there are plenty of homes built prior to the American Revolution that still stand proud today. Many of these...

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Black Voices Conversation: Future of Abortion Rights

WTTW Health 7/2 12:30P Aida Mogos

Black Voices Conversation: Future of Abortion Rights Saturday, July 2, 2022 - 17:30

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Morgan Park

WTTW Health 7/1 3:45A Acacia Hernandez

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Morgan Park Friday, July 1, 2022 - 08:45

City Announces Plan to Upgrade All Protected Bike Lanes to Concrete Amid Outcry Over Cyclist and...

WTTW Health 6/29 11:44A Nick Blumberg

City Announces Plan to Upgrade All Protected Bike Lanes to Concrete Amid Outcry Over Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 16:44

Bidders Hit Bump in Road for Chicago’s Asphalt Contract. City Rejects Offers Due to Environmental...

WTTW Health 6/29 7:13A Patty Wetli

Bidders Hit Bump in Road for Chicago’s Asphalt Contract. City Rejects Offers Due to Environmental Concerns Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 12:13

West Side Produce Farm Works to Provide People With Autism Life Skills

WTTW Health 6/28 3:39P Joanna Hernandez

West Side Produce Farm Works to Provide People With Autism Life Skills Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 20:39

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