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.
Chicago’s music scene is a big draw, filling the city with enticing live performances, groundbreaking artists, and plenty of incredible music to enjoy. From the sweeping Candlelight concerts, and popular…...
Baseball season is a time to sit back and relax. Whether you choose to enjoy a free hotdog before the game or grab a beer bat at the stadium, Wrigleyville’s…...
Corner stores, known as Bodegas in New York, have started gaining popularity in Chicago (with a customized twist) as spaces like River North’s La Bodega del Barrio, or the popular…...
You’ll want to head over to Bridgeview next week for a chance to see some of your favorite artists this summer. As the Summer Smash Festival returns to the Chicagoland area, fans are already anticipating seeing their fa...
Juneteenth is an annual commemoration and celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to remember and honor the history that Black Americans endured. Officially marking the day enslaved peo...
Damarr Brown has been cooking for 13+ years, and can now add an incredible accolade to his already impressive list: Best Emerging Chef. The prestigious James Beard Awards, often considered the ‘Oscars’ of the food world...
A local colorful display is coming back this month in celebration of Pride! Jesse Campbell and Nicholas Vazquez’s house is known to locals as the Pride House. Each June, it rolls out another bright rainbow display with...
Mario’s Italian Lemonade has been around since 1954, offering a sweet and refreshing treat during those extra sweltering summer days ahead. The popular Italian ice spot opened early back in May for the summer season, br...