The founder of SantaCon is a con, according to federal prosecutors in New York.
More than 50,000 people will line up Sunday morning for a 26.2-mile tour of Chicago, on foot, and they pay money for the privilege.
The Common Ground Foundation is presenting its highly anticipated "Chicago Nights Brighter Futures" event this Saturday at The Geraghty, celebrating 25 years of uplifting and empowering Chicago's youth.
Some familiar faces are waltzing toward the "Wheel." It's the season debut of "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," featuring some favorites from "Dancing with the Stars" - Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli are all trying their best to solve the puzzles and win money for charity.
As the Chicago Marathon has grown dramatically since it started nearly a half century ago, the charity component has exploded. It's become a way to get into the race and make it more meaningful for many runners.
Here's a rundown of some key changes that will take effect in 2026