Everyone knows popular airport codes like LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) and Chicago’s ORD (O’Hare International Airport). South Bend International Airport even has an easy-to-remember airport code: SBN. If you’ve ever wondered about other airport codes, we have the list for you. It’s broken down by airport, city, state, and IATA airport code. Airport City…
If you plan on taking the South Shore Line this month, you’ll want to know about a few service changes including several cancellations. The commuter rail service between South Bend International Airport and downtown Chicago is undergoing maintenance. Specifically, this affects service between South Bend and Michigan City. “Passengers will be bused between Carroll Ave….
If you rely on the South Shore for travel between South Bend and Chicago, you’ll want to know that the regular schedule is in effect for Good Friday and Easter. “The South Shore Line will operate a regular weekday train schedule on Good Friday, April 2, 2021,” the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says. “All ticket…
UPDATE: In addition to Illinois, Ohio’s governor announced that the state is closing its bars and restaurants to dine-in customers. That policy goes into effect in Ohio starting at 9 PM on Sunday. During a briefing on COVID-19, Governor JB Pritzker announced that bars and restaurants will close to dine-in patrons in Illinois. At this…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be delayed to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The decision was made following guidance from public health experts, including the CDC. The St. Patrick’s Day parades and associated activities “present very unique circumstances for Chicago,” the mayor…
Are you a fan of the blues? One of the largest blues festivals in the country – the Chicago Blues Festival – just announced its 2020 lineup. While blues music originated in the Deep South, Chicago is the birthplace of urban blues. The festival – which is in its 36th year in 2020 – celebrates…
Illinois will soon be the 11th state in the United States where recreational marijuana is legal. The Illinois House of Representatives – which has a Democratic supermajority – voted 66-47 in favor of legalization on Friday. The Illinois state Senate voted 38-17 to approve the legislation on Wednesday. “It is time to hit the reset…
Chicago helped build the political career of President Barack Obama. Now, the Windy City will be home to his presidential library, according to reports in the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. “Mr. Obama’s library will be in his adopted home, Chicago’s South Side, according to two people who were briefed about the decision. Both…
History was made this week as the first wild baby bison was born in Illinois in nearly two centuries. Bison last freely roamed east of the Mississippi River in the early 1800s. The American bison — which once roamed much of the North American continent from Georgia to northern Mexico and as far north as…
A public meeting is set for a proposed fare increase on the South Shore. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will host five separate meetings, two of which will be in the South Bend metro area. The proposed fare increase will affect pre-purchase fares with the increase ranging from 10 to 15 percent. Tickets…
