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.
Located on Division Street between California and Western Avenues, (also known as Paseo Boricua) there sits a half-mile plot of land at Humboldt Park, you’ll find two towering 60-foot Puerto Rican Flags. In what...
An ice rink isn’t the first place you’d think to spend a summer’s day– or maybe it is. This weekend, Go-karting on ice is officially back at the Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. Open from July 22 to...
Get ready for a weekend of music, revelry, and joy at the iconic Wicker Park Fest. With a stacked lineup of musicians, the three-day festival returns today and goes on all weekend long! Keep reading for all the info on...
Christmas lights dazzle, and delight. The classic holiday tunes stay on all night long. Toy trains scoot by on a double-decker track. For the first time ever, Butch McGuires is decking the halls for summer. From July 28...
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has an extensive collection of rock memorabilia and now, he’s bringing those incredible artifacts to Chicago. Irsay’s goal is to showcase his iconic collection of rock music, Ame...
Celebrated chef Art Smith has opened a new restaurant, Reunion. Featuring Chef Art’s iconic take on southern comfort food with contemporary twists, Reunion also offers a fully stocked Shine Bar with a selection of Moons...
The Art Institute’s famous lions have returned to their rightful place on the grand steps of the art institute. The iconic bronze statues, which were removed back in June for a mandatory deep cleaning and a fresh coati...
The iconic old-fashioned bakeshop has been in both Lincoln Park and Streeterville for almost 20 years now. Known for its sweet treats, the family-owned and operated bakeshop is run by a husband and wife team, Tommy and...
Museum Campus contains many iconic locals, like the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, the Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field, and the Lakeside Center of McCormick Place. Alongside that, the small island also includes natu...
The 15th annual Roscoe Village Burger Festival took place this past weekend, bringing together 10 Chicago restaurants to compete for the title of Chicago’s Best Burger. The three-day festival was filled with two s...