Amanda is a writer living in Chicago. She loves covering community events and new restaurant openings. When she's not working, you can find Amanda trying out local coffee shops.
Hanukkah officially started last night at sundown and to celebrate, Daley Plaza is hosting a menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate the season and the second night of the festival of lights! The city’s annual Meno...
A sprawling new casino has just been approved by Chicago City Council in a 39-5 vote earlier this week. The casino is moving forward with hopes to build a $1.74 billion Bally’s casino and resort. Even though the propose...
An iconic Christmas tree is back for the season and it’s so fabulous. Macy’s Walnut Room has become synonymous with the holidays over the years and for a good reason– the restaurant serves up holiday cheer on a platter,...
Many consider Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time and it seems that the NBA agrees. The league recently announced its decision to rebrand its annual MVP award– now calling it The Michael Jordan Tro...
A beloved Chicago cheesecake staple is expanding to create a new center, and it will get a grant from the city. Located inside Dunning bakery’s recently expanded production facility, Eli’s Cheesecake Company will...
About 60 miles outside of Chicago, a quaint main street is currently being celebrated for its cheerful holiday spirit! The TODAY Show recently recognized Woodstock, IL for its glimmering Christmas atmosphere. Filled wit...
A Chicago restaurant could have a unique opportunity on the city’s South Side! The Obama Foundation, which began construction on the Obama Center in late 2021, is now on the search for a restaurant partner for the yet-...
There’s a rare occurrence happening in the sky tonight that will be visible from the Chicago area! Called a lunar occultation, this astronomical event only happens when the moon passes in front of a planet and removes i...
A musical holiday train known for traveling across North America has stopped in Chicago for the weekend! The Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train’s 2022 tour started on November 23 and has been steadily moving a...
There’s nothing like the community coming together for a local event during the holiday season. Supporting local stores gives back to the community and builds relationships, extending the goodwill tenfold during the sea...