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As warm weather nears, here's a look at new roller coasters opening in the Midwest this summer
As spring gets underway with warmer weather on the way in coming weeks, many Chicago-area residents may already be looking ahead to outdoor activities this summer.
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When is Opening Day for the Cubs? What to know about the unique start to the 2025 season
MLB teams may be in the midst of spring training season, but two of the league’s 30 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, are preparing for an uncharacteristically early start to the season in less than two weeks.
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Who was the heckler escorted from Trump's speech?
Shortly after the start of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, a Texas Congressman who had started heckling was escorted out.
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When does Six Flags Great America open? Here's what to know
With unseasonably warm temperatures making the Chicago area feel like spring this week, many may be wondering when they can get outdoors to ride some of the Midwest’s most beloved roller coasters again.
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Iconic Six Flags Great America roller coaster to be named coaster landmark
Preparing to open for its 45th season of operation, an iconic coaster at Six Flags Great America has earned a new title ahead of the upcoming season.
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Bulls coach Billy Donovan named finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame induction
As the NBA All-Star Weekend gets underway in San Francisco, finalists for this year’s class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were named, with the Chicago Bulls’ head coach on this year’s list.
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2025 MLB projections predict modest improvement for White Sox, differing results for Cubs
With the start of the 2025 MLB season just over a month away, official statistical projections for the upcoming season have been released, painting quite a different picture for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox.
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Former Bears head coach Dick Jauron dies at 74
Dick Jauron, a former NFL player and longtime coach who served as the head coach of the Chicago Bears for five seasons, has died at the age of 74, the Buffalo Bills announced.
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Six Flags Great America shares latest ‘Wrath of Rakshasa' construction update
Just days after announcing its opening date for the 2025 season, Six Flags Great America in suburban Gurnee shared the latest update on “Wrath of Rakshasa,” a record-breaking dive coaster opening at the park this summer.
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Six Flags Great America announces opening date for 2025 season
While Chicago-area residents may be in the depths of winter’s cold temperatures, those looking ahead to warmer, sunny days have a date to mark on their calendar after Six Flags Great America announced their opening date for the 2025 season.
