Kye Martin
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An Insiders Guide to the 2023 Chicago River Dyeing and St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
We’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, the saying goes. But in Chicago, we’re all Irish the weekend before — when the Chicago River is dyed green. → Read More
From SUVS to EVs and Super Cars to Minivans, the 2023 Chicago Auto Show is Back
Following a COVID hiatus, the 2023 Chicago Auto Show — the country’s longest-running and largest auto show — is set to return to McCormick Place Saturday, for its 115th year. → Read More
Cookie Thief Makes Off With $420 Worth of Thin Mints Boxes From Chicago Girl Scout Troop
A Chicago Girl Scout Troop on the northwest side of Chicago was the victim of a cookie theft over the weekend, after dozens of boxes of Thin Mints were reported stolen in broad daylight while the troop was working to sort through orders. → Read More
Patagonia Store in Fulton Market Targeted by Smash-and-Grab Thieves
Chicago police are seeking to locate the individuals responsible for a smash-and-grab burglary early Monday at the Patagonia store in Fulton Market. → Read More
2022 Chicago Marathon: Street Closures, Streaming, Schedule and More
Whether you’re running, watching, cheering or just trying to get around Chicago, there’s a lot to take in ahead of this weekend’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon. → Read More
A Spectator's Guide to Getting to the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Your Insider’s guide to being a fan during the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon → Read More
Commuters Could See Traffic Woes as Fire Causes Closure of Dan Ryan, Stevenson Ramp
Thousands of commuters who use a major Chicago ramp connecting to expressways may run into traffic problems the next few days — or possibly weeks. → Read More
How a Potential Rail Strike Will Affect You Even if You Don't Take the Train
Even for those who do not commute via Metra, the shutdowns are expected to significantly increase traffic on area expressways, with many suburban residents using the commuter rail service on a daily basis for work. → Read More
What Riders Should Know as Metra, Amtrak Cancel Trains Ahead of Possible Rail Strike
As Metra and Amtrak brace for a potential freight rail worker strike this week, both railway companies have announced cancellations on several popular Chicago-area routes as they navigate closures that could impact thousands of area commuters on railroads and elsewhere. → Read More
Metra Cancels Thursday Evening Train Schedules on 4 Chicago-Area Lines Ahead of Potential Rail Worker Strike
In preparation for a potential freight rail worker strike Friday, Metra on Wednesday said it will curtail service for several Chicago-area train lines beginning Thursday night. → Read More
An Insider's Guide to Transportation and Parking at Soldier Field
Traffic reporter Kye Martin shares some of ‘Da best ways to get to Soldier Field and avoid parking headaches → Read More
Metra Extends $100 ‘Super Saver' Monthly Pass Through December
Though gas prices may be going down, rush hour traffic into and out of Chicago isn’t getting any lighter. However, Metra may have a solution for some commuters through the fall and into the holiday season. → Read More
CPS Says There's Enough COVID Vaccine Doses for All Teachers and Staff
Chicago Public Schools announced Wednesday that the district has accessed enough doses of the available COVID-19 vaccines to offer appointments or sign-ups to all 52,000 employees. → Read More
On Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Birthday, a Musical Tribute to ‘Notorious RBG'
As the country pays tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her first birthday since her death last fall, her son and daughter-in-law in Chicago marked the occasion with music. → Read More
See Inside Illinois' Largest Marijuana Dispensary in Skokie
The Greenhouse marijuana dispensary in Skokie, currently the largest pot store in Illinois, opened Thursday in a redesigned bank. The owner of Greenhouse said... → Read More
Chicago Teachers Union Holds Car Caravan To Protest CPS' Fall School Plan
The Chicago Teachers Union held a car caravan Wednesday morning to protest the hybrid learning model proposed by Chicago Public Schools in the fall. That plan... → Read More
Childcare Centers Prepare to Reopen in Chicago on Monday
As part of phase three of the city’s reopening plan, childcare facilities announced preparations to reopen Monday. Most childcare facilities have been closed... → Read More
More Cook County Forest Preserve Parking Lots to Close for Memorial Day Weekend
Additional parking lots at popular Cook County forest preserves will be closed over Memorial Day weekend to prevent overcrowding and violations of Illinois’... → Read More
Weekend Parking Lot Closure Begins Saturday at 6 Popular Cook County Forest Preserves
Parking lots at six popular Cook County forest preserves will be closed on weekends to prevent overcrowding and violations of Illinois’ stay-at-home order... → Read More
Gas Prices Drop for 8 Consecutive Weeks, Trend Could Continue
The lower gas prices Chicagoans have been seeing over the past two months are likely part of a larger downward trend. According to GasBuddy, a company that... → Read More