Issues such as safety, habitat, water quality and flooding are at the heart of the argument to remove the dams on the Fox.
Proposed dam removals on Fox River pit environmental groups against some residents
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Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey sells at auction for over $24 million
The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million.
Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination
Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin.
Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
Justin Bieber posted a photo of a baby’s foot Friday on Instagram, revealing the child’s name as Jack Blues Bieber.
Manhattan real estate agent to host HGTV lifestyle show ‘The American Dream’
Randi Quigley’s first episode hosting “The American Dream” will feature listings in Mokena and a tour of Frankfort’s downtown area.
Make your garden a friendly rest stop for migrating birds
More than 200 species of birds fly through the Chicago area every autumn, following Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River south for the winter.
Today in History: Aaliyah killed in plane crash
On August 25, 2001, R&B singer Aaliyah was killed with eight others in a plane crash in the Bahamas; she was 22.
Landmarks: Marshall Field’s Christmas automatons heading to auction block
Marshall Field’s automated window displays were an iconic Chicago holiday experience, and now a part of them can be yours.
This invitation-only luxury resort in Woodstock is now open to the public as a way to help charities
Starting at $1,150 per day, Bunker Hill Farms carries a steep price tag, but proceeds from the all-inclusive experience are donated to local nonprofits.
Lil Jon and Stevie Wonder, country artists and rumors of Beyoncé: the soundtrack of the DNC
Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to do with policy and campaigns and nearly everything to do with the soundtrack. After “Freedom” by Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar) took off as the anthem for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign, speculation about whether Beyoncé would make an appearance mounted as musical guest after musical guest — from varying genres and time periods — took the stage this week at the DNC. Though entertainment news site TMZ reported that Beyoncé would perform Thursday night, leading to an explosion of rumors […]