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Chicago, home to some of the best food the US has to offer, can now proudly claim a spot among the top 100 restaurants globally as well: Michelin-starred ...

The international book retailer celebrated its grand opening at 651 W. Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park on May 29th. It’s the first standalone Barnes & ...

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will be performing together for the first time in the city on June 21 at Soldier Field, Chicago’s largest venue. The Two Icons ...

Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W), the destination for all things home, opened the doors to its first large-format store in Wilmette, Illinois, on May 23rd, in an effort ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson on May 30th unveiled the design of Satellite Concourse 1, the first major component of the expansion and modernization of the O’Hare ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced May 2nd the 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary ...

The 2024 Chicago Pride Parade, which is going to take place on June 30th, from 11 am, might have a shorter route this year, after a previous announcement about ...

The Robey, the hotel inside Wicker Park's Coyote Building, opened a renewed rooftop space this summer, by converting its tropical inspired Cabana Club into a ...

Although there is some more work to be done, The B-A-R, a new drinking den featuring an indoor dog park, will hopefully open soon at 2457 W. Montrose Avenue. ...

Good news for the Hot Ones fans - Sean Evans' viral celebrity talk show is coming to Chicago for a live episode this summer, although the exact date and ...

Rooftop Cinema Club, the London-based outdoor movie theater experience, is returning to a rooftop in Fulton Market next month. If you love rooftop ...

Lollapalooza’s organizers announced the event's full star-studded lineup on March 19, sharing the event's day-by-day lineup six days later. If you did not yet ...

No matter if you are planning to spend Easter with family or friends, there are plenty of options to have fun in Chicago this Easter.  Whether you want to ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced February 20th that the City of Chicago is suing six oil and gas corporations and their largest trade association for ...

Good news for Chicago pizza lovers. Yelp has released the 2024 Top Pizza Spots rankings, and one of our beloved pie shops, Pequod’s Pizza, has ranked No. 1 in ...

The Thompson Center -  or, as it should now be known as, the Loop Googleplex — has a future without completely breaking loose from its past. Some major ...

This February, acclaimed French restaurant La Grande Boucherie is bringing its Parisian dining concept to Chicago’s River North neighborhood, placing a high ...

Chicago has recently been nominated in the top ten most fun cities to be in, and this news is no surprise for locals, since we all know our possibilities to ...

We all know how harsh Chicago winters can be, and anything to try and make them a little less chilled is a wonderful addition. As the winter frost settles in, ...

Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the 7th time by the Condé Nast Traveler readers, through the magazine's Readers' Choice Awards.  ...

The holiday season is only at the beginning, but those who are already thinking about going to Christkindlmarket will be happy to know there’s a way to skip ...

The Michelin Guide has revealed its additions to the list of recommended Chicago restaurants, putting some new names on the list of the best places to eat in, ...

The demand for CBD products has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, with analysts predicting that US sales will eclipse $23 billion by 2023. That’s partly ...

Unless you’ve managed to avoid the news for more than a decade, you probably have an awareness of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Heck, you may even have bought ...

Ambulatory Surgery Centers, or ASC’s, are free standing centers that perform outpatient surgery. ASC’s are not hospital associated surgery centers, known as an ...

A treat for Disney fans in Chicago or those planning on coming to visit later this year: a new exhibit exploring the company’s fascinating history is coming to ...

Chicago's first ever casino officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, September 8th. The temporary Bally's casino in the former Medinah Temple ...

Early September, the German Chicagoans are coming to Lincoln Square to celebrate their community once again, as they have done for more than 100 years, and we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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