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Inside the only Illinois town named among the 50 most underrated US travel destinations

Stevie Wonder bringing “Songs in the Key of Life” 50th anniversary tour to Chicago this fall

Chicago’s biggest farm-to-table night returns with unlimited live-fire tastings and craft drinks from 100 top city restaurants

New Walmart payment changes nationwide: what customers need to know about the major checkout update

Noel Gallagher sparks massive 2027 Oasis reunion rumors as band releases cryptic teasers pointing to a world tour

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This Illinois Honeycrisp Fest returns this weekend—featuring America’s only apple tree maze and a 43,000 sq. ft. flower garden

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Kanye West Chicago-exclusive merch revealed ahead of Soldier Field shows

September full moon in Chicago—where to watch the Harvest Moon rise

After 13 years online, cult-favorite Chicago brand Local Eclectic is opening a multi-floor flagship in a historic 1885 Streeterville mansion with its own café

The Chicago Cubs are launching a 17-episode TikTok rom-com series filmed entirely at Wrigley Field

Inside the only Illinois town named among the 50 most underrated US travel destinations

Stevie Wonder bringing “Songs in the Key of Life” 50th anniversary tour to Chicago this fall

Chicago’s biggest farm-to-table night returns with unlimited live-fire tastings and craft drinks from 100 top city restaurants

New Walmart payment changes nationwide: what customers need to know about the major checkout update

Noel Gallagher sparks massive 2027 Oasis reunion rumors as band releases cryptic teasers pointing to a world tour

Labor Day Weekend events in Chicago: your guide to festivals, football watch parties, and all the end-of-summer fun

This Illinois Honeycrisp Fest returns this weekend—featuring America’s only apple tree maze and a 43,000 sq. ft. flower garden

1.7 million travelers expected at Chicago airports over Labor Day Weekend—what to know before you go

Kanye West Chicago-exclusive merch revealed ahead of Soldier Field shows

September full moon in Chicago—where to watch the Harvest Moon rise

After 13 years online, cult-favorite Chicago brand Local Eclectic is opening a multi-floor flagship in a historic 1885 Streeterville mansion with its own café

The Chicago Cubs are launching a 17-episode TikTok rom-com series filmed entirely at Wrigley Field

The 23 best things to do with kids in and around Chicago this fall, from a massive Minecraft adventure to a Harry Potter-themed tea

The largest Polish festival in the U.S. is back this weekend—only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago

The world’s largest collection of serial killer artifacts just opened in Chicago — and tickets are selling out

Travel through time and space at Smithsonian Starstruck, an immersive cosmic experience landing in Chicago this fall

The largest lobster festival in the Midwest is coming to Chicago this weekend

Chicago’s New F1® Arcade is hosting morning Grand Prix watch parties with open access to full-motion simulators

Indie favorite Hippo Campus is taking over Wrigleyville’s 30,000-square-foot plaza this Friday for an outdoor concert

An interactive portal experience is popping up in downtown Chicago this weekend

The best things to do in September in Chicago 2026

Just 3 hours from Chicago, Indiana’s largest balloon festival returns this September with 350-foot aerial rides, corn mazes, and glowing night launches

15 of the best date night ideas in and around Chicago

Only once a year: Chicago is shutting down DuSable Lake Shore Drive to cars for a sweeping 30-mile scenic bike ride and Grant Park festival

The 23 best things to do with kids in and around Chicago this fall, from a massive Minecraft adventure to a Harry Potter-themed tea

The largest Polish festival in the U.S. is back this weekend—only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago

The world’s largest collection of serial killer artifacts just opened in Chicago — and tickets are selling out

Travel through time and space at Smithsonian Starstruck, an immersive cosmic experience landing in Chicago this fall

The largest lobster festival in the Midwest is coming to Chicago this weekend

Chicago’s New F1® Arcade is hosting morning Grand Prix watch parties with open access to full-motion simulators

Indie favorite Hippo Campus is taking over Wrigleyville’s 30,000-square-foot plaza this Friday for an outdoor concert

An interactive portal experience is popping up in downtown Chicago this weekend

The best things to do in September in Chicago 2026

Just 3 hours from Chicago, Indiana’s largest balloon festival returns this September with 350-foot aerial rides, corn mazes, and glowing night launches

15 of the best date night ideas in and around Chicago

Only once a year: Chicago is shutting down DuSable Lake Shore Drive to cars for a sweeping 30-mile scenic bike ride and Grant Park festival

































































