August 2nd, Shedd Aquarium unveiled its “Experience Evolution” $500 million plan for new galleries, learning spaces, and transformations to ensure the beloved ...

In 2023, Taste of Chicago festival returns to the Windy City later than usual, but with a line up that guarantees tasty bites and a really good time, even ...

It’s called the “COVID-19 pandemic,” but some people prefer to call it, tongue-in-cheek, the “COVID-19 apocalypse.” No, it’s not the end of the world, but ...

According to the American Heart Association, the American workforce has become vastly more sedentary in the last sixty years, with less than 20% of the ...

PlantX, the digital face of the plant-based community, announced in late June that it has engaged the Macromia Group, a restaurant developer specializing in ...

Dystopia has taken over the world of young adult (YA) fiction by storm. This genre dating back to Tudor England has made a huge comeback in literature, film, ...

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago returns in less than a month, taking place Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2023 on ...

It’s really no surprise why virtual reality experiences are becoming increasingly popular. Between the intense expectations of work, rising costs of ...

Private dining spaces in Chicago are becoming increasingly popular, with most established restaurants now offering at least one room that allows hosts to ...

Many of us followed the adventures of superhero characters when growing up. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and a host of others, all of whom are largely ...

Heart monitors allow you to keep an eye on your heart without having to rely on your doctor. They are incredibly handy for all sorts of situations, such ...

Do you find yourself watching romantic comedy movies and TV shows (aka rom-coms) repeatedly? Perhaps you have been eagerly waiting for the classic ‘90s ...

Heart pounding? Palms getting sweaty? Feeling nervous, maybe scared? That’s what the most outstanding thriller or suspense novels can do to you! Even though ...

Sweet and delicate macarons that pack a punch of flavor are often hard to come by. They’re so hard to make that pretty much only those that know them best sell ...

In an increasingly frenetic world, political stories develop and spread quicker than you can blink. But behind those catchy news headlines are untold stories ...

The right spice can make or break a recipe. Without spice, why even eat? While it’s true that food is just fuel, spice makes food a source of pleasure, ...

Science fiction books for kids can be much more than good literature or a diversion from video games. At their best, middle-grade and young adult sci fi books ...

Born Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman in 1960 in a small village in Portchester, UK, Neil Gaiman is one of the most prolific English authors of our time, known ...

Unique Chicago Eateries For Every Cuisine A lot of people find themselves getting in a rut when it comes to food, visiting the same restaurants over and over ...

Everyone knows that baseball players and football players have coaches … but writers? The romantic stereotype of a writer is of a solitary creature, ...

Let’s not beat around the bush - CBD oil has been the talk of the town of late.   What started as a slow-moving and mysterious compound, most ...

20 Must-Hit Chicago Brunch Spots Bacon, pancakes, fresh fruits, bottomless mimosas, eggs benedict- whatever your breakfast weak spot might be, most of us have ...

The science fiction genre is like a big tent. There are many sub-genres within the category. Among them are action/ adventure, romance, time travel, and even ...

What makes a book a classic? Some books speak the truth about the human condition. Others speak truth to power. Still others make marginalized people feel less ...

In some ways, sci-fi is a genre that screams to be illustrated. A perennial favorite subject of film starting with Georges Melies’ A Trip to the Moon, science ...

There’s nothing quite like getting a feel-good, relaxing massage after a day full of life’s hustle and bustle. It’s not just a blissful way to indulge and get ...

What a time to be reading science fiction! As our toy collections begin to resemble those of a Star Trek character, a stroll through the science fiction ...

Some sci fi is scarcely distinguishable from fantasy. In fact, some of it is fantasy, just set in space or set in the future. Plot points like telepathy, ...

Hydrating regularly is an awesome way to spruce up your health and overall well-being. In fact, staying adequately hydrated can do wonders for your skin, ...

The Boiler Room in Logan Square reopens after six months and pizza enthusiasts could not be happier about the new StopAlong staples. Although their signature ...

The James Beard Foundation® announced June 5th, at a ceremony in Chicago, the winners of the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards presented by Capital ...

Chicago summers are synonymous with sweet treats, and what better way to cool down than with a scoop (or two) of your favorite ice cream? The Windy City has an ...

The project art installations of colorful umbrellas bring joy to people in 3 public spaces in Elmhurst, just a short car ride away from Chicago. A summer full ...

This August, thousands of rubber ducks will one again float on the Chicago river, as the 18th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby takes place, in support of the Special ...

If you want to start the beer drinking season in style, the first European-style outdoor tasting festival is the best reason to head to the Northman Beer & ...

The Rooftop Cinema Club, the ultimate open-air cinema experience, is expanding its globally recognized brand with the reopening of Rooftop Cinema Club Fulton ...

The Stadium Chef Series is coming back in 2023 with an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you are a fan of the Cubs and went to see them play at ...

After two successful previous years, the award-winning ‘Sundays on State’ event series will return for only two days this summer to bring more people (and ...

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 14, and it’s time to start planning something special for the moms in your lives. If you are short on ideas this year, we ...

Art lovers in Chicago can still visit, until June 12th, a one of a kind exhibit at the Art Institute, its first ever devoted entirely to Salvador Dali, where ...