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.
A newly opened restaurant, Pompette, is filled with wine, morning pastries, and plenty of delicious eats, all coming from the minds of three Chicago chefs. The all-day cafe opens today with a rotating menu of European-i...
Taco Bell recently ran a new ad starring comedian Pete Davidson in which he apologizes for the chain’s breakfast menu. The humorous commercial sparked an eccentric idea now making its way to Chicago. A breakfast Taco Be...
After Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian, PAWS Chicago staffers drove down to Florida this past week in order to rescue 53 animals from crowded shelters, helping them to find a forever home in Chicago. PAWS Chicago volunt...
Divvy bikes are Chicago staples, so how does one end up in Mexico so far away from its docking station? When Chicagoan Ruperto Vergara saw the iconic bright blue bike parked outside a grocery store in Santa Ana Maya, Me...
Introducing the most Chicago collaboration in history thus far. Everyone knows Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s, two Chicago restaurants famous for their pizza and Italian beef hotdogs. Is it really surprising that the two...
For three-quarters of a century, The Chicago Transit Authority has played an integral role in how we commute. As they recently celebrates their 75th anniversary this past Saturday, October 1st, the CTA is marking the o...
Music is universal, and what better way to celebrate than by hearing award-winning artists from around the world perform? It’s all possible at the World Music Festival. Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs an...
Get ready for something you didn’t know you needed– A chicken wing party! WingOut Chicago is back this October 1st and 2nd bringing the classic chicken wing block party back for another year of fun. The event will featu...
In wholesome Chicago news, the chaplain of the Loyola University Ramblers men’s basketball team, Sister Jean, threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field for the Cubs game this past Tuesday night. The 103-year-old...
Today is National Coffee Day and while coffee connoisseurs consider that to be every day, it really is an actual holiday. Falling on September 29th, there’s a whole brew of great deals out there to celebrate. DunkinR...