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.
Head to Oglesby, IL for a glimpse of endless, gorgeous sunflower fields at Matthiessen State Park. The park covers a total of 1,629 acres with over 60 dedicated exclusively to towering sunflower fields. It’s a sight to...
When the much-loved Fountainhead closed during the pandemic, nobody knew what was going to replace it. After sitting empty for two years, LM Restaurant Group has swooped in to open its third Land & Lake location....
This Saturday and Sunday, head to the Navy Pier to celebrate Latinx culture at the fifth annual celebration of modern Latin music and arts! The LatiNxt Festival is all about connecting traditional Latin music with con...
An Illinois resident took home the $1.34B lottery ticket. The jackpot-winning ticket, which was drawn this past Friday night, was purchased at a Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, IL. The winning numbers for the bigg...
The weekend is here, which means it’s time for the city’s largest summer music festival finally here. With over 400,000 attendees, it can get overwhelming to stand in a crowd. If you’re more of an at-home person, Hulu...
A weekend filled with your favorite country artists, BBQ from the best pit masters, and 30 breweries on tap– what could be better than the Windy City Smokehouse? Had on over to the United Center this weekend to see act...
Ghost signs have been found on the side of a wood-paneled building in Lakeview. As workers prepared to renovate the site, and siding was removed from the building, old ads dating back to the 50s were revealed. The build...
Calling all Bachelorette fans! Will you accept this rose at The Rambler Kitchen and Tap? Every Monday night at 7 PM, the popular eatery hosts Bachelorette Bingo! Enjoy playful themed cocktails and bring your competitive...
The James R. Thompson Center, located in the iconic Chicago Loop, has finally been sold after years of debate to Google. Yes, Google, as in the internet browser and tech-giant. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced...
Gather together at Gallagher Way this Thursday (7/28) for a one-of-a-kind French market. From 4 PM to 8 PM, the iconic lawn will be transformed into a breezy European-inspired marketplace complete with vendors, food tru...