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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 ...

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 ...

The nearly decade-old brand Glossier, that first targeted millennials, but had to adapt as their base clientele grew up, opened a retail store in Chicago’s ...

The Malibu Barbie Cafe will be the new kid on the block this summer in the Windy City, bringing California beachside vibes to Chicago. So, for Barbie fanatics ...

Chicagoans may soon be able to fly over airport traffic on their way downtown. In two years, Chicago will become the debut city for the first commercial ...

Although everybody in Chicago knows waiting half an hour for a packed train during rush hour is no joke, people still think the Chicago Transit Authority is ...

This spring, a new three-year construction project on a 7.5-mile stretch of the Kennedy Expressway begins, leading to lane closures and extensive traffic ...

Great news for books, coffee and theater lovers in the area. A dual bookstore and cafe opened March, 25th in Andersonville, aiming to become a third space for ...

Great news for food enthusiasts in Chicago. The Green City Market is back, starting April and May, in Lincoln Park and West Loop, with new and returning ...

The best place in Illinois to live happens to be a tiny suburb of Chicago. Bannockburn, with a population of just more than 1,300, was not only named the “Best ...

A United Kingdom-based chain will be expanding to Chicago’s Wicker Park. The Cauldron, which has six locations worldwide, will open this new venue, their third ...

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) recently announced a plan to build a new outpatient center on the West Side of Chicago. The site, located on the ...

This December, around 60 police officers were involved in a Christmas gifts for kids special operation. They gathered at a South Side Target to build trust ...

Two Chicago spots have just been included on Esquire’s 2022 list of the Best New Restaurants in America. For the current edition, the publication’s editors ...

If coffee is not simply a beverage for you, but a fashion statement of how to live in style, you should definitely check up Ralph’s Coffee, the highly ...

Jason E. Jackson beat out 540 others in the first ever citywide singing contest - Chicago Sings Karaoke - and took home the $5,000 prize presented by major ...

Are you looking to get into the holiday mood way before the happiest times of the year are here? You won't find many better winter holiday attractions than ...

Winterland at Gallagher Way will offer a different adventure this year, since the ice rink and all other festive activities are going to take place inside the ...

City planners just endorsed, October 20th, a developer’s long-term proposal to start a multi-phase building project, which consists of more than 2,200 ...

On Tuesday, October 7th, Chicago was named the Best Big City in the United States for an unprecedented sixth straight year.  More than 240,000 people from ...

Kumiko, the elegant cocktail temple helmed by renowned mixologist Julia Momosé, has just been recognized as one of the best in the world, ranking No. 25 in ...

It is autumn in Chicago, and this month’s food festivals go together with the cold breeze and the sound of rustling leaves as we stroll through the parks. Food ...

Garett Popcorn and Revolution Brewing give Chicago a new caramel beer this fall Good news for food and beer lovers in the Windy City or those who plan to ...

Locals all know how good Chicago’s dining scene really is, but we could not be happier that the New York Times has just placed two local names to its list of ...

Fall in  Chicago is the best time for picking apples, finding the best pumpkins, or trying the best new attractions Halloween style. For booze overs however, ...

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