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Chicago beach ranked best Illinois location for Summer Solstice sunrise

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2 years ago

June 13, 2024

Chicago beach ranked best Illinois location for Summer Solstice sunrise

CHICAGO – North Avenue Beach has been ranked as the top location in Illinois to witness the sunrise on the Summer Solstice, according to a recent survey by Mixbook.

The survey, which included responses from 3,000 participants, highlighted personal experiences to identify the best spots across the nation for this annual event.

North Avenue Beach was particularly praised for its picturesque view of the sunrise over Lake Michigan, providing a striking contrast between natural beauty and the urban skyline.

Starved Rock State Park and Navy Pier were also noted as prime Illinois locations, ranking second and third in the state, respectively.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 22: An aerial view from a drone shows a deserted North Avenue Beach on June 22, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The survey ranked the top 150 locations in America to watch the sunrise during the Summer Solstice. The top spot went to Lake Tahoe, Nevada, renowned for its beautiful sunrise views over the clear blue waters and surrounding mountains.

“Experiencing the Summer Solstice sunrise marks new beginnings and invites us to appreciate life’s beauty. We hope this list inspires you to start summer with a moment of appreciation for the world around us,” Leslie Albertson, Head of Brand at Mixbook, said in a statement.

The Summer Solstice, which falls on June 20, marks the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer.

Check out the full survey, HERE.

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Last-minute gifts made in Illinois, local small businesses

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10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

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Last-minute gifts made in Illinois, local small businesses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:44PM

CHICAGO (WLS) — There’s still time to get a gift under the tree that is made in Illinois.

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The Illinois Office of Tourism is out with its “Illinois-Made Holiday Gift Guide.”

Seventeen small businesses from across the state are featured.

From soap, to popcorn, to fudge and coffee, there are some great ideas.

Kribi Coffee Air Roastery, Garrett Popcorn Shops, The Fudge Pot and Soapy Roads are some of the brands featured in the list.

To see the full guide, click here.

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Illinois high school football playoffs expanding in 2026

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22 hours ago

December 17, 2025

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Illinois high school football playoffs expanding in 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (KWQC) – The IHSA football playoffs will be expanding by 50 percent in 2026.

IHSA member schools approved an amendment to expand the playoffs from 32 teams per class to 48.

There will still be 8 classifications increasing the total number of playoff teams from 256 to 384.

As a result of the change, the start of the season will be moved up by a week in August to allow the season to still finish with State Championship games the week of Thanksgiving.

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Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody

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December 16, 2025

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Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody

December 16, 2025 / 10:36 AM CST
/ CBS Chicago

A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.

Around 5:25 a.m., Schaumburg police were called to the 100 block of South Roselle Road. They found a woman dead at the scene.

Police said a man was taken into custody at the scene.

The investigation so far indicates that the incident was domestic, and the man and woman knew each other.

Police said the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the public. But there was a large police presence at the scene, and alternate routes were advised.

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