National Doughnut Day: Where to get deals and freebies across Chicago area - Chicago news - NewsLocker (2024)

National Doughnut Day got its start in Chicago, so it stands to reason that there is no shortage of delicious deals to enjoy the day.

LIVE: Watch the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 start, finish lines

If you're not able to watch your favorite runners cross the finish line in person at this year's Bank of America Chicago 13.1, we've got you and your favorite half marathoners covered.

Bank of America Chicago 13.1 course map: Here's where to expect runners Sunday

All through Chicago's West Side runners are expected to race through city streets Sunday, but where exactly will they be? Here's a look at the course map.

Broadway Armory restores park district programming after migrants moved from facility

The Broadway Armory Park on Chicago’s North Side reopened to the public on Saturday, becoming the latest park district facility to restore programming after serving as a migrant shelter. “I could cry right now,” said resident Gale Kryzak. “I think it was very hard on the whole community.” Kryzak, who lives in Edgewater, was among the residents who weren’t happy...

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Calumet Fisheries reopens for business after months of closure following fire

Months after suffering a large fire in November 2023, the iconic Chicago eatery Calumet Fisheries is slated to reopen Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post.

Joliet police seek semi after man struck and killed in hit-and-run

Joliet police were looking to identify the driver of a semi who struck and killed one person on Saturday evening then drove away, authorities stated. The incident was reported at around 4:05 p.m. near Washington and Ottawa streets near the Will County Adult Detention Facility. Joliet police officers arrived at the scene and talked to witnesses who explained the victim...

Drivers asked to avoid Joliet intersection after man struck and killed by semi in hit-and-run

A Joliet intersection was shut down to traffic on Saturday evening as police investigated a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a semi, authorities said. The incident was reported at around 4:05 p.m. near Washington and Ottawa streets near the Will County Adult Detention Facility. Joliet police officers arrived at the scene and talked to witnesses who explained the victim was hit...

You can get free ice cream at Kroger, Mariano's on one day in June. Here's how to claim this sweet deal

Who can say no to free ice cream? As the official start to summer nears and the temperatures creep up, it’s a popular treat to help you cool down but also satisfy the craving for something sweet. To kick off the season and celebrate the summer solstice, Kroger, the parent company of Mariano’s, will be dishing out a whole lot...

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2 more Chicago-area Red Lobster locations land on potential closures list

Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection days after shuttering nearly 50 restaurants across more than 20 states, including Illinois.

Headlining acts announced for 2024 Septemberfest in Schaumburg

Summer may have just gotten underway, but one suburban music festival is looking ahead to September with headlining acts recently announced.

Chicago's Humboldt Beach to reopen after 4-year hiatus

Following an extended closure of Chicago's only inland city beach, Humboldt Beach is scheduled to reopen for the first time in four years later this month, the Chicago Park District announced.

How to watch the 2024 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 live from the start, finish lines

If you're not able to make it in person to see your favorite runners cross the finish line at this year's Bank of America Chicago 13.1, we've got you covered.

St. Louis police release photo of man being taken into custody for killing his 2 brothers in Highland Park

The younger brother of two men who were found shot to death at the scene of a Highland Park house fire has been charged with two counts of murder in connection to their killings, authorities said.

Street closures for Bank of America Chicago 13.1 partially underway ahead of Sunday race

Street closures for the annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 are partially underway, with runners preparing to race through some of the city's most recognizable neighborhoods.

3 kids wounded in shootings hour apart in Chicago's Douglas neighborhood

Two teens and a 12-year-old were wounded in a pair of shootings Friday night in Douglas.

Chicago Forecast: Cooler temperatures, possible afternoon rainfall

After a pleasant finish to the work week that saw temperatures in the high 70s alongside sunny skies, those in the Chicago area will get a taste of slightly cooler temperatures to start the weekend alongside the possibility of rain.

How long will the cicada noise last? Here's when it could get quieter

Cicadas can be seen – and especially heard – in communities all across the Chicago area. While some people might be longing to bid them farewell, the noisy but harmless bugs aren’t going anywhere just yet. On Friday night, “the cicada song” was as loud as a chainsaw at the Grove nature preserve in north suburban Glenview. Decibel readings surpassed...

Coroner identifies Lake Zurich man killed in home explosion

Officials said the cause of a deadly home explosion in a northwest Chicago suburb remains under investigation.

New owner exploring a ‘number of options' for Signature Room space. But one possibility is off the table

Nestled on the 95th floor of the former John Hanco*ck Tower, the Signature Room served as one of Chicago’s top fine dining destinations for three decades. After the establishment’s abrupt closure in September, what would become of the prime space remained uncertain for months. That changed on Friday, however, when the company behind the tower’s observation deck disclosed it had...

Metra is offering free rides this weekend. Here's why

Metra is offering those heading downtown and around the region free rides this weekend in celebration of a special occasion.

North Shore woman shares warning for others after AirTag found underneath her car

Glencoe resident Marissa Girard had just returned from a spring break trip in April when she discovered an Apple AirTag on her vehicle. Girard became aware when an alert popped up on her iPhone, telling her she could play a sound. “Stopped my car, I can hear it…” she explained. “And I go back to the undercarriage of my car,...

Police records chronicle hundreds of runaway reports from teen treatment facility

Over and over again, the calls to the Lake County emergency dispatch center come in.

Gary police records chronicle hundreds of runaway reports from teen treatment facility

Over and over again, the calls to the Lake County emergency dispatch center come in.

Signature Room property at former John Hanco*ck Center purchased by 360 CHICAGO

360 CHICAGO, the company that operates the observation deck toward the top of the former John Hanco*ck Center, has purchased the building’s 95th and 96th floors, including the former Signature Room space, according to a Friday announcement. Nichole Benolken, managing director of 360 CHICAGO, in a news release detailing the purchase, said plans for the 30,000-square-foot property haven’t been finalized...

Younger brother charged in killings of 2 men found shot to death at scene of Highland Park house fire

The younger brother of two men who were found shot to death at the scene of a Highland Park house fire has been charged with two counts of murder in connection to their killings, authorities said.

‘Shocking': Former Foxtrot CEO opens up about sudden closure, Chicago reopening plans

"It was really, really shocking and really just awful the way that everything happened," Michael LaVitola said, "just absolutely, absolutely awful."

Semi-truck crashes into Momence gas station, causing possible fuel leak

Authorities in Momence were investigating a possible fuel leak at a gas station on Friday afternoon after a semi-truck slammed into the building, according to the Kankakee County Sheriff. The crash happened prior to 4:50 p.m. at the BP gas station, 807 N. Dixie Hwy. Law enforcement and emergency personnel were on scene following the incident, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s...

Pro-immigrant groups push for work permits for undocumented workers in Illinois

Undocumented immigrants want the ability to work legally in Illinois, and they say work permits would give their families stability they don't currently have. Supporters hope an effort at the state level calling for "work permits for all" might be the push the Biden administration needs to make that happen.

Multiple lanes closed on southbound I-294 after fatal crash

A fatal crash was reported on southbound I-294 Friday afternoon during the evening rush hour commute, officials confirmed.

All southbound lanes reopen after fatal crash on I-294 near Des Plaines

A fatal crash was reported on southbound I-294 Friday afternoon during the evening rush hour commute, officials confirmed.