Labor Day travel: Chicago drivers face traffic and rain as holiday getaways begin
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With Labor Day weekend being a popular time for road trips, the open road was calling Friday as drivers packed up their trailers and mobile homes, taking the highway out of Chicago.

Labor Day travel: Chicago drivers face traffic and rain as holiday getaways begin

With Labor Day weekend being a popular time for road trips, the open road was calling Friday as drivers packed up their trailers and mobile homes, taking the highway out of Chicago.

Simone Biles among those traveling through Chicago for Labor Day weekend
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O'Hare Airport is expecting to see a record number of travelers for the holiday weekend, two of them were Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens.

Labor Day weekend travel rush begins in Chicago
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Buckle up for a busy weekend on the roads and in the skies. Record numbers are expected all weekend long and the travel rush has already begun.

Celebrating National Climb a Mountain Day with world-record holding mom
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Mountaineer and author Jenn Drummond recently set a World Record and became the first and only woman ever to complete the Seven Second Summits. She is also a mother of seven. In her book, Breakproof, Jenn provides strategies to build resilience and achieve your life goals.

Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with flight at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
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You've probably heard of a beer flight, but have you ever had a chicken wing flight? Today is National Chicken Wing Day and Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is serving up something extra special.

Dog Haus in Logan Square giving away free hot dogs
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It's National Hot Dog Day and to celebrate, the Dog Haus in Logan Square is giving away free food. General Manager Roberto Samanamud joined Good Day Chicago with some tasty gourmet dogs.

Celebrating National Hot Dog Day with S. Rosen's
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S. Rosen's is cooking up a special treat to celebrate National Hot Dog Day. Try this Chicago-style breakfast hot dog.

National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies

National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.

Chicago mayor out of town during violent Fourth of July holiday
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Violence ran rampant in Chicago over the extended Fourth of July weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was out of town until the evening of July 5 on a personal trip, but he said even though he was gone that does not mean he wasn't working.

19 killed, 84 wounded in shooting across Chicago during holiday weekend
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Violence plagued Chicago over the four-day Fourth of July weekend. Police said 19 people were killed and 84 more were wounded Thursday through Sunday. Mayor Johnson and other city officials plan to speak about the weekend crime Monday morning.