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 beloved art installation has been a staple in Chicago since it arrived in May 2022– and it’s been all around the world, too. The “Wings of Mexico” sculpture stands out as a gorgeous design by r...
As the last days of summer swing by, what better way to close out the season than a stroll through The West Loop Arts Fest? The successful festival is returning to the heart of West Loop this weekend. Spanning four city...
Loaf Lounge recently opened in Avondale, and they’re already famous for their chocolate cake. That’s because owner Sarah Mispagel served as a consultant on The Bear, the wildly popular FX show starring Jeremy Allen Whi...
The Chicago Jazz Festival has become a Labor Day weekend tradition in the city. By promoting all forms of jazz with free music, the annual festival is about showcasing local talent alongside nationally recognized artist...
Cultura Ccafe came to be thanks to Claudia Quiñonez and Carmen Aguilar. The empanada spot is a homage to their roots– Guatemala for Quiñonez, and Ecuador for Aguilar. They specialize in cozy decor, delicious coffee, an...
The famous Jewish deli, Manny’s, is bringing in its 80th anniversary today with a unique new menu item. For the first time ever, there’s a new sandwich in town as Manny’s has introduced a smoked pastrami san...
The luchadores, or masked wrestlers, will battle it out for the ‘champion of Logan Square at a Mexican-style wrestling event on Saturday, September 3rd. The free event, hosted by Unity Park Advisory Council, is back f...
According to multiple weather forecasts, severe thunderstorms will hit Chicago this afternoon and go on into tonight. Strong winds, rain, and thunderstorms are expected to hit the region starting at noon. Severe storms...
On the tail of National Dog Day this Friday, the Anti-Cruelty Shelter, is celebrating with a ‘Clear the Shelters’ day with adoption events! The city has been seeing an overwhelming overpopulation of animal shelters in t...
Holiday fans, the 2022 season is here early as the three Christkindlmarkets in the Chicago area now have an opening date set for November 18th. Locations include downtown Chicago, Wrigleyville, and west suburban Aurora....