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Mercy Hospital Offering Weight Loss Surgery Contest
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center has launched a contest with an unusual prize: free lap-band weight loss surgery.
Quinn Launches Cyber Security Contest
Gov. Pat Quinn is launching a statewide competition to identify and train Illinois residents for jobs in cyber security.
Better Late Than Never, Rihanna Meets With Barrington Students
The pop superstar came to the northwest suburbs to thank students for their efforts to raise money for charity.
Metra Launching Ticket Giveaway, Ad Campaign
Starting this coming Monday, Metra will be giving away free tickets to try to get more people to try the commuter rail line.
Rihanna To Visit Barrington High School
Several students at Barrington High School put together an impressive video for a contest by singer Rihanna, and named it after one of her hits, “Shine Bright Like A Diamond.”
State Sponsoring Contest For Illinois Filmmakers
Budding Illinois filmmakers have a chance to gain a wide audience and win money through a state-sponsored film contest.
Teen At Center Of Sticker Controversy Now In Congressional Art Contest
WASHINGTON (CBS) – The 15-year-old Chicago boy whose art was selected to be on city vehicle stickers – until allegations surfaced that it contained gang symbols – is now competing in the Congressional Art Competition, […]
Orland Park, Oak Forest Compete For $100K For Dog Park
A $100,000 prize has pitted two south suburbs against each other over a new dog park.
Fighting Illini Mascot Contest
A student organization at the University of Illinois is holding a contest to find a new mascot to replace Chief Illiniwek.
Northbrook Man Wins $1 Million In Discover Card Contest
Imagine getting off your morning train to work, only to find out you’ve suddenly become a millionaire.
City To Offer Contest, Prizes To Get Residents To Register Dogs
Chicago is holding a “Dogs of Distinction” contest before cracking down on owners of unlicensed dogs as it tries to boost the city’s dog licensing level above the current 5 percent rate.
Field Museum Nominated For Best Bathroom
The Field Museum is making headlines again, and this time it’s not the world-class exhibitions or extensive research drawing attention.
City Begins Search For Daley Plaza Christmas Tree
The city is already hunting down the official Christmas tree that will grace Daley Plaza, beginning around Thanksgiving.
Best Road Trip Song Contest Wrapping Up At Daily Herald
We all have our favorite road trip song, and The Daily Herald is trying to find the best of all time through a reader poll.
Drivers Can Now Challenge Missed Tolls Online
If you got hit with a ticket on the tollway, but swear you paid it, someone will now listen to your beef online.
Jack FM’s Give It A Shot To Open For Bon Jovi Contest
CHICAGO — BON JOVI, AEG LIVE and 104.3 JACK FM are joining forces to find the most talented, local and unsigned band (or solo artist) living within approximately 100 miles of Chicago, with “JACK FM’s: […]
Most Popular News
- Divers Pull Body From Lake Michigan On South SideA young man's body has been pulled from Lake Michigan, not far from where a missing University of Chicago student is believed to have been when he vanished during last week's thunderstorms.365
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.666
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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