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