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Stanley Cup grind: How the Panthers and Oilers have endured extended seasons and endless travel
The Athletic
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June 17, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Edmonton Oilers have traveled an awfully long road to get right back where they started. They’ve endured a harrowing two-week stretch in January that took them from west to east to west again, with stops in Seattle,...
DOUBLE GOOD CLIMBS TO NO. 13 ON CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS FAST 50 LIST
The Bulletin - Kansas
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June 16, 2025
For the third consecutive year, Double Good is honored as one of Chicago's top tech innovators CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Double Good, the online fundraising platform for youth sports, education, and other organizations, has once again...
The Birthright odyssey: 1500 tourists set sail for Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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June 17, 2025
It was early Tuesday morning when young adults on Birthright Israel boarded a fleet of buses, But their destination was not for a desert hike or a history tour, but a planned escape — on a cruise ship headed to Cyprus. The beginning of Israel’s...
Chicago Archdiocese has buyer for shuttered Pilsen church; some worry campus will not be preserved
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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June 16, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Archdiocese of Chicago has been trying to sell St. Adalbert's Church since closing it in 2019. They say they now have a buyer who will preserve the historic church, but not the other church buildings. That has those who want...
Want to travel for free? The rise of house-sitting tourism
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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The global gig economy continues to grow, valued at more than $556 billion last year. But one of the fastest-growing segments cannot be quantified in money made because its value lies in money saved and experience gained. It’s the ultimate Airbnb:...
Got opinions about Chicago transit? A new CTA program will actually take your feedback seriously
Time Out
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The nation’s second largest public transportation system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is a lifeline to residents and travelers in not only the Windy City, but also the surrounding suburbs and both international airports. The mass transit...
House divided: Who will get Pope Leo’s childhood home outside Chicago?
USA Today - Virginia
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DOLTON, IL – There’s a rift growing in the Chicagoland hometown of America’s first pope. Not over what baseball team will get his blessing. Or whether the area’s anti-ketchup stance could become canon. But over his childhood home. Pope Leo XIV was...
San Antonio to Chicago in 20 minutes? UTSA researchers say it could happen
KSAT - Texas
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June 17, 2025
STORY HIGHLIGHTS HYPERSONIC LAB IN SA: UTSA is one of few research facilities to have Mach 7 testing MACH 7: Equates to seven times faster than the speed of sound WHY?: Space and commercial travel are in need of research for faster, more efficient...
Brand USA launches global tourism campaign to drive international travel
Travel Press
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June 17, 2025
Brand USA held its annual press conference on June 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, outlining a bold vision for the future of international travel to the United States. The organization introduced a new global tourism campaign, America...
Chicago’s Ultimate 2025 Rooftop Guide: 70+ Open-Air Bars, Lounges And Restaurants
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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June 16, 2025
CHICAGO — Great views, good food and plenty of cold drinks — there’s a lot to love about Chicago’s rooftop bars and restaurants. Block Club has mapped more than 70 rooftops where you can enjoy the warm weather this summer. See a business missing...
Illinois state troopers crash into Chicago building during police chase
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - Two Illinois State Police troopers were injured Sunday night when their squad car crashed into a vacant building during a chase on the city's Far South Side. What we know: The crash happened around 10:40 p.m. in the 13000 block of South...
Trump Considering Adding 36 More Countries to Travel Ban
To Vima
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June 17, 2025
A newly leaked internal document from the U.S. State Department reveals that the Trump administration is considering a major expansion of its travel ban policy, potentially targeting 36 additional countries. If fully enacted, nearly one in five...
Choose Chicago Launches New Community-Driven Marketing Campaign to Amplify Civic Pride
Breaking Travel News
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June 17, 2025
Choose Chicago today announced the global launch of a new marketing campaign to position Chicago as a premier global destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events. The new “Never Done. Never Outdone.” campaign was informed and influenced by...
Choose Chicago Launches ‘Never Done. Never Outdone.’ Campaign
FTN News
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June 17, 2025
Choose Chicago has unveiled a new marketing campaign titled “Never Done. Never Outdone.”, aiming to redefine the city’s global image and invite travelers, event planners, and residents alike to experience Chicago as a dynamic, ever-evolving...
Brand USA launches new global tourism campaign 'America the beautiful' at IPW 2025
ETTravelWorld.com
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June 17, 2025
Brand USA has unveiled a bold global tourism campaign titled America the Beautiful at this year’s IPW conference in Chicago, aiming to rejuvenate international travel to the United States. Supported by a newly launched AI-powered digital hub,...
Chicago welcomes thousands to IPW 2025
Travel Press
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June 16, 2025
IPW 2025, held in Chicago this year, got off to a roaring start with an opening night welcome party that could not fail to impress. Organizers of America’s largest international travel trade marketplace welcomed thousands of delegates to Chicago’s...
Fatal crash near Basco, Illinois
Daily Gate City - Iowa
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June 17, 2025
A Basco woman was killed and others injured in a head-on collision east of Basco Wednesday, June 11, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Hancock County 911 received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road...
West Columbia chef travels to Chicago for James Beard Awards. Here's who won Best Chef: Southeast.
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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June 17, 2025
CHICAGO — A South Carolina chef had the chance to take home a James Beard Award during a June 16 ceremony honoring winners in the restaurant and chef categories. The awards, now in there 35th year and hosted at the Lyric Opera of Chicago,...
IPW 2025 Chicago opening night ceremony at Field Museum
Travel Weekly
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June 16, 2025
IPW 2025 Chicago has started off with an impressive opening night ceremony held in the iconic natural history Field Museum, one of the world’s largest museums, and home to a giant dinosaur skeleton. Thousands of delegates from around the world...
As Pritzker signs Illinois budget, here's what's in, what's out and other notes
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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June 16, 2025
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of budget bills on Monday, allowing tax changes and several other policies to take effect on July 1. The six bills were signed during a press availability on Monday, with the governor touting his...