Vote to name the giant boulder dug up at Chicago O'Hare Airport

Chicago has opened voting to name the giant boulder that was dug up at O'Hare International Airport during construction.

• Oct 16

Wiener's Circle hosting Caleb Williams lookalike contest next week

The first-place winner will receive a Weiner Circle gift card and merch.

• Jan 14

Illinois 6th grader wins national new Southwest pilot tie design contest

A sixth grader from downstate Illinois has won a contest to design the new ties worn by Southwest Airlines pilots.

• Apr 17, 2025

Did Illinois voters choose a new flag? The results are in.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said voters "overwhelmingly" opted for the winning flag.

• Mar 6, 2025

Last day to enter Chicago's annual "You Name a Snowplow" contest

Those who are interested can submit their ideas at the City of Chicago's website.

• Jan 12, 2024

Time's running out to vote for six names for Chicago snowplows

You have until Jan. 31 to vote for the top six names for Chicago's snowplows.

• Jan 27, 2023

Alaska's Katmai National Park crowns winner of Fat Bear Week contest

A 1,400-pound brown bear just won the fat bear week contest at Alaska's Katmai National Park.

• Oct 12, 2022