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2026 Cooling essentials for hot weather

Jul 14

Dive into summer: The best pool floats of 2026

Jul 10

Beat the heat: 15 portable accessories for staying cool this summer

Hot weather heroes: 15 best portable cooling accessories in 2026 for on-the-go relief.

Jul 15

North suburb votes to move forward with 'sip and stroll' proposal

Jul 7

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Jun 22

Chicagoans enjoy lakefront, festivals despite rainy summer kickoff

Jun 22

Shop summer fun must-haves with ABC Secret Savings

Jun 17

How to use a pressure washer safely for outdoor cleaning

Jun 2

51 travel products to transform your summer, explore our curated guide

Jun 1

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Chicagoans enjoy lakefront, festivals despite rainy summer kickoff

Jun 21

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Celebrating the first day of summer at Ava's Italian Ice

Jun 21

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Celebrating the first day of summer at Johnnie's Beef

Jun 21

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Summer Meals program returns

Jun 1

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Fire Department Douses School Buses in Annual Summer Break Send-Off

Jun 1

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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain switches on for summer season

May 9

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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain switches on for summer season

May 9

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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain to switch on for summer season

May 9

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Summer Meals program returns as schools close for break

Last year, program leaders say the food bank passed out roughly 7,000 free meals each day to children across northern Illinois.

Jun 1

Elevate your outdoor living: 15 incredible yard, pool, and patio upgrades you need now

Make your outdoor space shine with these 15 must-have yard, pool, and patio picks.

May 27

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Find great deals on summer outdoor essentials from ride-on toys to portable fans with ABC Secret Savings.

May 26

Obama Center expects 700K visitors annually as local businesses eager for promised economic boost

The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening is less than one month away.

May 22

Chicago's Buckingham Fountain switches on for summer season in Grant Park

A Grant Park landmark finally turned on for the summer season on Saturday. Buckingham Fountain is one of the most iconic fountains in Chicago.

May 9