A taste of Italy: The Leaning Tower of Niles
July 24, 2024
Nestled away in the northwest suburbs lies one of Chicagoland’s most peculiar tourist attractions, the Leaning Tower of Niles.
Dining in the Dark gives Chicagoans an exciting new way to explore their taste buds
July 12, 2024
Looking for a way to expand your palate this summer? Look no further than Dining in the Dark, an immersive culinary experience inviting guests to unlock the full potential of their taste buds.
What’s the password? Your guide to speakeasies in Chicago
July 12, 2024
Chicago’s rich history dates back to the Prohibition era, when the city was a hotspot for bootlegging and home to gangsters like Al Capone.
The Salt Shed enters the music festival circuit with “Warm Love Cool Dreams” showcase
July 10, 2024
Chicago’s hottest new concert hall The Salt Shed is debuting its first music festival this fall, dubbed “Warm Love Cool Dreams”.
John Drury: Chicago’s timeless voice in broadcast
July 4, 2024
One of the city’s most influential and beloved faces on air and was known for his dedication to investigative reporting and his role as a trusted news anchor.
From prime time to social feeds: The shifting landscape of broadcast journalism
May 19, 2024
With social media making the world more connected than ever, citizen journalism is on the rise, slowly pushing out broadcast journalism as the go-to platform for news consumption.
From ivy to ice: Winter Classic 2025 coming to Wrigley Field
March 4, 2024
Chicago’s Wrigley Field will host the annual NHL Winter Classic in 2025, marking the second iteration of the premier ice hockey event at the historic stadium since 2009.
Luck of the runner: Bank of America’s Shamrock Shuffle
February 28, 2024
Chicago’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day tradition, The Bank of America’s Shamrock Shuffle is back on Sunday, March 24.
Curtains up! Chicago Theatre Week takes center stage
February 5, 2024
Chicago Theatre Week is fast approaching, allowing play lovers to experience everything the Chicago theater scene has to offer for $30 or less.
You can now charter a CTA Train in Chicago
February 5, 2024
All aboard! From birthdays and office parties to wedding celebrations and fundraisers, you can now charter a CTA train for any occasion.
The ultimate guide to Valentine’s Day in Chicago
February 1, 2024
Chicago’s North Shore is known for its picturesque landscapes and historic architecture. But it also doubles as the quintessential backdrop for many of John Hughes’ iconic 1980s and 1990s films.
A taste of tomorrow: Chicago’s top restaurant openings in 2024
January 29, 2024
As the culinary landscape of Chicago continues to evolve and expand, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the city’s food scene.
A taste of the Windy City: Chicago’s Restaurant Week
January 16, 2024
Get your appetite ready because the city is gearing up for its 17th annual Chicago Restaurant Week.
Concerts in the park: Grant Park’s 2024 music lineup
January 16, 2024
One of Chicago’s musical treasures, the Jay Pritzker Pavillion, has announced its 2024 season lineup.
Save Ferris: Self-guided John Hughes North Shore tour
January 16, 2024
Chicago’s North Shore is known for its picturesque landscapes and historic architecture. But it also doubles as the quintessential backdrop for many of John Hughes’ iconic 1980s and 1990s films.
Chicago River’s New Year’s Eve fireworks span 6 bridges
December 21, 2023
Chicago is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, with fireworks displays planned at six bridges along the Chicago River and at Navy Pier.
AMC Theatres unveils groundbreaking Chicago tech upgrade
December 21, 2023
AMC Theatres, long known as the largest movie theater operator in both the USA and the world, has finished upgrading nearly all of its venues across the wider Chicago area to include advanced laser projection technology.
Deep-dish dreams and Windy City cuisines: Chicago restaurants serving classics
December 20, 2023
Chicago, the jewel of the Midwest, is not only famed for its architectural wonders but also for its iconic cuisine.
Perceptual Experience: The perception-challenging exhibition comes to Chicago
December 18, 2023
Chicagoans are in for a treat as Michael Murphy’s interactive art exhibition, Perceptual Experience, is set to premiere in the Windy City.
Flying to new heights: Extreme Flight Simulation Gurnee
December 15, 2023
Have you ever wondered what it was like to fly a plane? Experience the thrill of aviation at Extreme Flight Simulation Gurnee.
Behind the scenes of the Home Alone house
December 15, 2023
Home Alone, the iconic Christmas classic that blessed screens on November 16, 1990, has not only brought popularity to the leading actor, Macaulay Culkin, but also to the breathtaking home in Winnetka, Illinois.
Winter Realms Lake Geneva: The immersive Winter experience
December 15, 2023
Just a few hours away from Chicago lies a winter fantasy land. Winter Realms in Lake Geneva is an outdoor experience with all the favorite wintertime attractions in one place.
Celebrate ‘Drie-cember,’ The Driehaus Museum’s month-long holiday exhibition
December 8, 2023
“Drie-cember” at The Driehaus Museum has officially begun, kicking off the new month-long holiday celebration with weekend programs for the entire family.
Titanic The Exhibition: An immersive experience into the Titanic
December 8, 2023
Titanic The Exhibition, an immersive and interactive tour of the Titanic, is coming to Chicago in 2024.
McDonald’s spinoff brand CosMc’s comes to Illinois
December 8, 2023
McDonald’s will open their first spinoff restaurant, CosMc’s, in Bolingbrook, focusing on coffee and specialty drinks.
Concerts coming to Chicago in 2024
December 4, 2023
As 2023 is coming to a close, Chicago’s vibrant music scene is gearing up for an electrifying new year.
“Twas the Night Before…”: Cirque Du Soleil’s holiday spectacular
December 1, 2023
Cirque Du Soleil’s first-holiday show, “Twas the Night Before…” returns for the holiday season at the Chicago Theatre for 28 performances.
All aboard the Polar Express train ride!
November 29, 2023
The Polar Express Train Ride has officially returned to Union Station for the first time since the pandemic.
Holiday Hopping: Clark Street Cookie Crawl
November 29, 2023
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is hosting its inaugural Clark Street Cookie Crawl on Sunday, December 10, bringing Christmas sweets to participating Chicagoans.
Chicagoland’s best holiday light displays 2023
November 27, 2023
Christmas season is underway, and Chicagoans are gearing up and putting together the best decor for this festive season.
Santa’s rails: CTA Holiday Train is back for 32nd year
November 27, 2023
Entering its 32nd year of operation, the beloved CTA Holiday Train is back, bringing holiday cheer throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods..
“Who’s Holiday!”: Cindy Lou’s R-rated Christmas tale is back at The Wit
November 27, 2023
In this off-beat Christmas hit, forty-year-old Cindy Lou Who takes the stage to talk about how her life took a turn after meeting the Grinch one Christmas Eve.
Gobble up fun: Chicago’s ultimate guide to Thanksgiving Day celebrations
November 13, 2023
From fun activities and celebrations to delicious dinner deals and drinks, check out these places around the city to bring in the season of giving with family and friends.
Santa, songs, and shopping: Small Business Saturday
November 13, 2023
On Saturday, November 25, the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is transforming Lincoln Square Ravenswood into a winter wonderland to celebrate Small Business Saturday.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes Lulu, a new Rhino star
November 13, 2023
The Lincoln Park Zoo recently welcomed their newest addition, Lulu, a 5-year-old female Eastern Black Rhino.
Chicago leads in office return, outpacing national trends
November 13, 2023
Recent data from a real estate technology firm, Kastle Systems, shows that Chicago’s office return rate has stayed at 53% for the last two weeks.
Chicago Executive Airport announces $550m Sky Harbour Hangar
November 7, 2023
Chicago Executive Airport and Sky Harbour Group announced their new Sky Harbor Home Base development.
November 7, 2023
On November 7, Coca-Cola is partnering up with Lou Malnati’s and local pizzerias nationwide to launch the Toss In, Take Out initiative.
Cook County’s hefty property tax bills driven by school districts
November 7, 2023
An analysis of Cook County’s property tax bills for 2022 reveals that the increased costs have heavily impacted school districts.
Aerials, acrobats & androids: The new face of the ‘Greatest Show’
November 7, 2023
After a five year-hiatus, the Ringling Brothers Circus is back, allowing visitors to enjoy the ‘Greatest Show.’
Brookfield Zoo welcomes nine baby flamingos
October 23, 2023
The Brookfield Zoo is welcoming nine recently hatched American flamingos for the first time since 1997.
DePaul sets NCAA women’s basketball attendance record against Iowa
October 23, 2023
DePaul University celebrates its 50th season by setting the women’s basketball attendance record in their charity exhibition game against the University of Iowa on Sunday, October 15.
Chicago on ice: Chicago ice rinks opening for the winter season
October 23, 2023
Cold weather is slowly approaching, and what better way to enjoy the winter than ice skating. Check out these Chicago ice rinks opening up in the coming weeks.
Run the Windy City: Discover Chicago’s fall race calendar
October 16, 2023
Check out these upcoming races in Chicago happening this fall.
Pumpkin paradise: Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm fall festival
October 16, 2023
The fall season is underway and Goebbert’s Farm and Garden Center has all the favorite fall festivities in one place.
It’s back, but do we want it? Lou Malnati’s Italian beef deep dish pizza
October 13, 2023
Fans of Chicago’s deep dish pizza have a reason to celebrate, as Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s reunite for a limited time to bring back their Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza collaboration.
Happy Thanksgiving? Chicago’s Canadian Thanksgiving celebration
October 6, 2023
As Americans kick off spooky season preparations and approach Columbus Day weekend, our Northern neighbors are sitting down and giving thanks on Monday, October 9.
Under the sea: Shaw’s Crab House Oyster Festival
October 6, 2023
Shaw’s Crab House is bringing back its annual Oyster Festival for the 35th year in a row.
A journey down Sheridan Road: Discovering hidden gems
October 2, 2023
The Sheridan Road stretch is the perfect Chicago day trip to venture out of the city and enjoy the surrounding Chicagoland area.
Horrors and history: Haunted Dolls returns to the Chicago History Museum
October 2, 2023
The Chicago History Museum’s fan-favorite spooky scavenger hunt is back, just in time for Halloween.
Halloween has arrived: Top 12 activities for spooky season
October 2, 2023
Check out these top 10 places to celebrate the start of the haunting season.
Haunting harmonies: Paramount Theatre hosts Little Shop of Horrors
September 29, 2023
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre kicked off its 12th Broadway Series opener with the iconic R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.
Hello autumn: Fall fests, pumpkin patches and corn mazes
September 26, 2023
With summer ending, there’s no better way to welcome the fall season than autumn festivities. Check out these pumpkin patches, fall fests and corn mazes in the Chicagoland area.
Chicago baker headed to Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship’
September 22, 2023
Lakeview baker and co-owner of Chicago Sugar Daddy Patisserie, James Cox, is headed to Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship.’
Paws, parades, and prizes: Aurora’s fifth annual Pooch Parade
September 20, 2023
Aurora’s fifth annual Pooch Parade returns on Sunday, October 1, at Phillips Park Sunken Garden, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, Illinois.
Where BBQ meets philanthropy: Ribfest 2023
September 12, 2023
The Exchange Club of Naperville’s 34th annual Ribfest fundraiser returns Friday, September 15, through Sunday, September 17.
Ale trails: Choose Chicago’s new Brew Pass
September 8, 2023
Choose Chicago launched a new initiative, the Chicago Brew Pass, to promote the exploration of the city’s award-winning craft breweries.
Sushi speakeasy: Sushi By Bou’s new lunch experience
September 8, 2023
Sushi By Bou West Loop has recently launched lunch services on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lake Shore Drive takeover: Fifth Third’s Bike the Drive fundraiser
September 1, 2023
Fifth Third’s annual Bike the Drive fundraiser is returning on Sunday, September 3, and will take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive for four hours.
Bears, beers, and cheers: Top places to watch football in Chicago
September 1, 2023
Check out these five sports bars in Chicago to catch a game any time of the week.
The Midwest’s tallest pendulum ride coming to Six Flags Great America
September 1, 2023
Six Flags Great America will be adding a new addition to the park in spring 2024 called Sky Striker, the Midwest’s soon-to-be tallest pendulum thrill ride.
Will you accept this rose? First-ever golden bachelor comes to screens
August 30th, 2023
Listen up, Bachelor fans: After three years in the making, ABC will premiere The Golden Bachelor, a show with the first-ever senior citizen lead in Bachelor history.
Doughy delights: Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts World Dumpling Fest
August 30th, 2023
The Chicago Cultural Alliance will host the World Dumpling Fest in Logan Square on Saturday, September 9.
Chicago White Sox fire Executive Vice President Ken Williams and General Manager Rick Hahn
August 24th, 2023
On Tuesday, August 22, the Chicago White Sox immediately fired Executive Vice President Ken Williams and General Manager Rick Hahn.
Dog’s day out in Chicago: Places to celebrate National Dog Day with your pup
August 23rd, 2023
Check out these five places to bring your furry friends on Saturday, August 26.
Swim, cycle, sprint: Chicago gears up for Lifetime Triathlon
August 22nd, 2023
The annual Lifetime Chicago Triathlon returns Saturday, August 26, through Sunday, August 27.
Chicago’s epicenter redefined: A proposed revival of State Street
August 18th, 2023
The Chicago Loop Alliance is partnering with the Urban Land Institute Chicago and the city’s Department of Planning and Development to develop revival strategies for State Street.
Chicago’s blueprint for a greener tomorrow: What’s new in sustainability?
August 16th, 2023
Chicago is continuing to make strides and initiatives toward a more eco-friendly future.
“The Bean” to undergo construction until spring 2024
August 14th, 2023
Those wanting to look closer at one of Chicago’s iconic wonders, Cloud Gate, more commonly known as “The Bean,” may have to wait until spring of 2024.
Duck, duck, race! Chicago’s annual Ducky Derby makes a big splash
August 10th, 2023
Chicago’s Ducky Derby, a free annual fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois, returned on Thursday, August 10.
Friday Morning Swim Club: Chicago’s sunrise swimmers and their Friday wave ritual
August 9th, 2023
What started as a friendly meet-up at Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront has become a global phenomenon.
Dribble, dunk, defense: Chicago Bulls’ Bulls Fest comes back for its second year
August 9th, 2023
The Chicago Bulls’ Bulls Fest returns for its second year at the United Center on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20.
Beans, baristas, and bold flavors: Celebrate National Coffee Month at these hotspots
August 7th, 2023
August marks the beginning of National Coffee Month and if there’s one thing Chicagoans love more than their pizza, it’s their coffee.
Deep-dish dreams and Windy City cuisines: Chicago restaurants serving classics
July 28th, 2023
Chicago, the jewel of the Midwest, is not only famed for its architectural wonders but also for its iconic cuisine.
X marks the spot: Elon Musk rebrands Twitter as first step toward ‘everything app’ vision
July 27th, 2023
On Sunday, July 23, tech billionaire Elon Musk began changing the iconic Twitter branding.
The Midwest triple threat: Chicago takes on the Women’s World Cup
July 25th, 2023
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off last Thursday, July 20, in Australia and New Zealand.
5 Scenic summer picnic areas in Chicago
July 24th, 2023
There’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors this summer than with a picnic in one of Chicago’s many green spaces.
Wicker Park Fest returns to Milwaukee Avenue this July
July 20th, 2023
Chicago’s most anticipated summer festival, Wicker Park Fest, is back from July 28 through July 30.
Beer, music, and BBQ: Windy City Smokeout 10th anniversary
July 18th, 2023
Tasty BBQ, handcrafted beer, and some of the best names in country music took over Chicago this past weekend, July 13-16, to celebrate The Windy City Smokeout’s 10th anniversary.
SAG-AFTRA strike begins, shutting down Hollywood for the first time since 1960
July 18th, 2023
On Friday morning, July 14, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) headed to picket lines.
Meta launches Threads app, poses serious threat to Twitter
July 14th, 2023
On July 5, Meta launched their new text update app, Threads, posing a threat to social media giant Twitter.
Ride back in time: Volo Auto Museum
July 12th, 2023
Located in the northwest suburbs, just an hour from Chicago lies the ultimate destination for car enthusiasts.
Beer loves nature: Horner Brew Fest returns
July 11th, 2023
The Horner Brew Fest returns for its sixth year on Friday, July 21, in Horner Park.
A hidden Midwest gem: the House on the Rock
July 7th, 2023
Hidden away in the forests of Wisconsin, just three hours from Chicago lies an architectural anomaly.
NASA confined four people to mock-Mars base for a year
July 6th, 2023
It has been a week since NASA has launched its year-long CHAPEA Analog Mission 1, confining four people into a mock-Mars base, Mars Dune Alpha.
Your summer reading list by Chicago-based authors
July 6th, 2023
Check out these six books written by Chicago-based authors to jump-start your summer reading.
Windy City Smokeout’s 10th anniversary
July 6th, 2023
The Windy City Smokeout is gearing up for its highly anticipated 10th anniversary on July 13-16.
Blackhawks draft Connor Bedard with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
June 29th, 2023
The Chicago Blackhawks have selected 17-year-old Connor Bedard as the No.1 pick in the NHL draft.
Walgreens reveals new digital store model
June 29th, 2023
Walgreens has debuted an experimental digital shopping experience at its newly redesigned South Loop location.
Chicago philanthropist, James Crown, dies at 70
June 28th, 2023
Philanthropist and business executive, James Crown, known for his efforts to combat crime in Chicago, died at 70 after a car crash on a Colorodo race track.
10 wedding venues for your summer ceremony
June 26th, 2023
Check out these 10 local venues to make your dream wedding come to life.
Chicago suburbs home prices see new record highs
June 22nd, 2023
Housing prices in suburban Chicago have surged recently due to low inventory and high demand.
The best places in Chicago to celebrate the Fourth of July
June 21st, 2023
Fourth of July weekend is approaching, and it’s time to start planning your celebration.
NASCAR announces new road closures and releases local resource guide
June 16th, 2023
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race is just weeks away and the city is preparing for a downtown takeover.
Top 10 Outdoor patios for summer fun
June 16th, 2023
With summer approaching quickly, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the weather and enjoy Chicago’s best outdoor dining options.
Chicago’s 10th annual Food Truck Festival rescheduled
June 15th, 2023
The Chicago Food Truck Festival has been rescheduled in response to the July NASCAR street race. It will now occur from Saturday, July 29, through Sunday, July 30 in Chicago’s South Loop.
6 Culinary Hot Spots on the Horizon
April 23, 2023
These six upcoming restaurants are ready to make their way onto the Scottsdale scene.
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