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 key downtown office district known as the LaSalle Street corridor has suffered the effects of COVID-19 along with the loss of several large firms which have left to move into spaces along Wacker Drive or in Fulton Ma...
A Halloween pop-up bar is coming to The Dandy Crown. Aptly titled Black Lagoon, the goth metal-inspired event brings cult horror to the Windy City. The Black Lagoon is premiering in nine cities across the US, bringing m...
Over 30 Chicago chefs are teaming up to host a fundraiser dinner this Wednesday, all in benefit relief efforts to aid in recovery assistance after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico. Aptly titled Chicago Chefs Cook for Pue...
Walking into the Brown Elephant in Andersonville, you know it’s something special. The massive space holds endless finds, standing tall with cavernous ceilings and spacious rooms. The Brown Elephant, a local thrift cha...
Spooky season is almost upon us and a new outdoor immersive experience covering 45 sprawling acres is ensuring its scarier than ever. Bring on the thrills, chills, and ghastly apparitions, starting Sept. 30 in Franklin,...
One of the best parts of autumn has to be the vibrant leaves that color the trees and eventually litter the ground. For any leaf enthusiast or casual observers out there— this one’s for you! Keep track of the peak foli...
There’s a new dynamic adventure playground open in Glenview, IL. Available for kids of all ages, it’s as easy as registering online for a day of family-centric fun. Divided into two sections, dubbed Fun Zones, there’s...
A popular taco joint, Big Star, is set to open a new location on September 26th, right in the heart of West Town It’s already known for its fast and delicious tacos, with an expansive bourbon and beer-focused drink list...
One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses is officially available. The six-bedroom, 6.5-bath house in Mount Pleasant is on the market for the first time ever. The home, referred to as the Keland House, was first built in 1956...
After the winning $1.34 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket was purchased at a suburban gas station in Des Plaines, many were left wondering who exactly won the jackpot. Now, the individuals have come to claim their pr...