Introducing your child to the beautiful habit of reading is the most meaningful gift you can give your preschooler. What’s more, reading a good book aloud to a ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Murder mystery books take many forms. Some are intricate puzzles that stimulate the mind and invite readers to perform their own deductive reasoning—maybe they ...

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 ...

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There are fantasy books, and there are assassin books, and then there are fantasy assassin books, a beguiling genre that has taken on a life of its own. Rooted ...

When most people think of fantasy books, they usually think of castles and swords and far-off lands. That is not the case with urban fantasy. These books take ...

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, ...

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Well, when that picture is in an action-packed graphic novel, it might as well be worth a million words. For action ...

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 ...

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss. It is passages like this that ...

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 ...

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Hi, me again, this time with a few tips on how to write a villain. A great villain. A memorable one. Are you interested? Then read along! Check Mark's book ...

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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 ...

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Space opera books are a wonderful subgenre of science fiction beloved by all different types of readers. These books aren’t La Boheme in space. They have ...