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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 ...

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 ...

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