Good news for art and nature lovers, both from Chicago and visiting this summer. The new large-scale art installation is opening May 28th at Morton Arboretum, ...

Chicago might have a normal summer this year, after mayor Lightfoot announced May 26th its beaches will reopen just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The ...

For those who love entertainment in every form, good news from downtown Hyde Park. Starting April 16th, the Silver Room becomes an opera house, where passersby ...

Chicago’s Department of Business and Consumer Protection (BACP) has been busy so far in 2021. While any January is likely very routine for the crew in that ...

Staying properly hydrated is crucial for everyone, including our four-legged friends. Veterinarians recommend that dogs should take between half an ounce ...

A travel blanket has become an essential item for anyone flying to their destination, especially frequent flyers, especially since the news spread about the ...

In what comes as some welcome news, it has been announced that ZooLights will be returning to Lincoln Park Zoo this year. This is great news for Chicago and it ...

This year has not been a kind one to those in entertainment, who have been forced to cancel shows and close venues throughout the pandemic. The Second City in ...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot stated during her campaign that she would be reopening six of the mental health clinics shut down by outgoing Mayor Rahm Emanuel. This ...

Located in Lisle, Illinois, the Morton Arboretum is a beautiful public garden and outdoor museum. Its grounds cover 1,700 acres and include a library, a ...

While we were all confined to enjoying exhibitions from the comfort of our homes this year, tons of museums have been announcing a lineup of art exhibitions ...

It may pale in comparison to the damage being done by Covid-19, but the West Nile virus has just claimed its first victim in Illinois. This rare virus has been ...

Hotel owners are experts at knowing their customers. They know exactly what service to provide and the quality of support needed. Imagine using a tool that ...

Fans of the hit TV show Friends will be overjoyed to hear that its pop-up museum will be coming to Chicago this October. The Friends sitcom pop-up will feature ...

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the recipients of the Chicago CityArts ...

The Chicago Latino Film Festival is one of the oldest Latin film focused festivals in the world,  successfully bringing Latino film projects to Chicago from ...

In an announcement that will make film and TV viewers and those who work in the industry in Chicago happy, the City of Chicago will allow film and TV ...

Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier is shutting down after Labor Day in a move designed to defray some of the financial fallout from the coronavirus. This will happen ...

Want to share in something as unique as adult puppetry, while enjoying wonderful food and exquisite drinks, all in a beautiful outdoor setting, while ...

In an effort to both address a divisive issue that has the potential to tear the city apart and to help it heal, the city of Chicago has announced the launch ...

Okay. Let's get this out in the open right away. COVID-19 is not going to suddenly disappear. It is going to be with us for a lot longer than we think and ...

Whilst criticisms of a slow reopening process can certainly be thrown at Governor Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has long pushed for a fast reopening. ...

It’s a challenging time for businesses in Chicago. As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, budgets citywide are under strain. Every penny saved now could put ...

In what is certainly some refreshing news for residents of Chicago, Gov. Pritzker gave the green light to open lakefront restaurants last week. Beaches do ...

News reports coming from Illinois indicate that the Chicago Tribune could be moving its headquarters for the second time in just 3 years. Tribune Publishing ...

While some Chicago restaurants have already reopened, there are also many bars and restaurants closed permanently due to the extended COVID-19 shutdowns. We ...

The Art Institute of Chicago announced that its renowned museum will celebrate its July 30 reopening to the public with free admission for all Illinois ...

Following the lead of the Boston Marathon and the New York Marathon, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been canceled, due to the city’s COVID-19 social ...

In the summer of 1955, a ground-breaking comedy troupe began at The Compass bar, which at that time was in Hyde Park. University of Chicago students launched a ...

While locations of Emporium across Chicago are still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MOCA has an amazing new location, and it’s ready to serve you. ...

Chicago’s Field Museum reopens to the public this month, welcoming members beginning July 17 and on July 24, the public will be welcomed back. The museum has ...

Millennium Park’s Great Lawn has reopened, but with a few changes due to COVID-19 mandates. It may not seem like the free-spirited and social place Chicagoans ...

Indoor gatherings of more than 50 people continue to be banned across Illinois and there is no end in sight. A hard timeline for returning full-sized live ...

After seven years of conjecture, projected opening dates, and a 2016 groundbreaking ceremony featuring a hardhat wearing Robert De Niro, Nobu Chicago finally ...

In this era of the virus, Chicago’s legendary drag club had to come up with something quick to keep the shows alive. Chicagoans continue to fear gathering ...

The shutdowns never seem to end, and the event cancelations keep on happening. But we’re happy to announce that summer fun hasn’t been completely canceled in ...

Due to the coronavirus shutdown, the Chicago Park District is selling thousands of plants to the general public. The plants were initially meant to be planted ...

Chicago has been called a muscular city sitting atop big shoulders; the city’s skyscrapers, clattering trains, and meat-packing plants have always contradicted ...

chicagoThe novel coronavirus has wounded the coffee roasters who are behind Chicago’s famed coffee culture. This was supposed to be a good year for Metric ...

Chicago is known for many things- great sports, amazing music, and intriguing drinking spots. It’s a city that’s packed to the brim with some of the most ...