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.
It’s time for The Bucktown Arts Festival! Initially starting out in the early ’80s, when neighborhood artists gathered to showcase local work, the annual event is back for a full-scale event this weekend. The volu...
Public transport just got better! The CTA recently announced a fully redesigned website that allows riders to track nearby buses more easily. The updated tracker includes a GPS tracker, with a live “stops nearby” featur...
National Dog Day, a beloved national celebration, calls for the utmost joy and a reason to honor your BFF– your dog! Aside from an open field to run around in, here’s a list of top-tier dog-friendly patios and bars cele...
While it’s still summer and the sun is out and blazing, we all know that winter is coming eventually. According to the National Weather Service, the Chicago area could see more precipitation than normal this upcoming wi...
A recent White Sox game has gone viral recently after a four-year-old baseball fan had some trouble eating a hotdog. During an August 14th game between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers, a cameraman captured...
An Edgewater local who loves creating artistic coffee drinks launched Kinetic Coffee this month. He makes the canned cold brews without extra sugar using the sous vide, or vacuum sealing, method. The new coffee company...
With a series of bustling industries to behold, it is no wonder our beloved state of Illinois has landed on a list compiled by Looka– declaring IL as one of the best places for entrepreneurs to start small busines...
Navy Pier is hosting a gathering from 5 to 9 PM in partnership with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) tomorrow, Aug. 20th. The event is intended to celebrate Ukraine’s re-proclamation of independence af...
An old building in Avondale, which once held a popular auto repair shop is said to house the new Lake Effect Brewing Company. Located between Milwaukee and Hamlin avenues, the unassuming building will soon host operatio...
Vegetarians across Chicago– this one is for you. RAKKAN, a plant-based ramen spot is set to open on August 22nd, at 4926 N. Broadway, offering vegan and gluten-free options along with a plant-based broth. They use dashi...