The village of Westmont, IL just broke a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Fruit Display with 70,000 pounds of bananas! The Banana Bonanza is now on display outside Jewel-Osco at 4 East Ogden Ave. It has of...
Starting July 1, the minimum wage will increase for all tipped and non-tipped workers in the Cook County area. In accordance with a press release from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office, the minimum hourly wage for tipped wo...
Local Hyde Park chef Damarr Brown has come in fourth place on Bravo's competitive cooking show, Top Chef. Outside of the show, he works as the Chef de Cuisine at . Though he did not win the ultimate prize of Top Che...
One of Chicago's best summer music festivals is right around the corner! Wicker Park Fest is set to take place from July 22 to the 24th with an incredible lineup of musicians taking the stage. Spend the three-day fes...
Rogers Park Business Alliance launched the last month. Yet, the official ceremony on June 18th marks the start of Rogers Park’s plan to implement a “Chicago Alfresco” citywide outdoor dining and community initiative in...
The 43rd annual and the Puerto Rican People's Parade are back again from June 9-12 with the parade taking place on the 11th. The celebration will be in Puerto Rico Town also known as Paseo Boricua. Presented by the Pue...
Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago tradition is back with an exclusive array of eateries just in time for summer. Showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity, sets up in Grant Park. Known as the wor...
June in Chicago is a time unlike any other. The blue sky beckons outdoor activity, with dogs, picnics in the grass, and . To top it all off: it's officially Pride Month! Pride first started in NYC and birthed the m...
Nestled in the back of Chinatown's oldest restaurants sits , a brand new lounge. Hidden speakeasy-style right behind Moon Palace Express (formerly known as Moon Palace Restaurant) is a new bar, the first of its kind to...
Friday is national donut day and is celebrating with a free glazed donut! For the entirety of June 3rd, Stan's customers will receive a free donut cake-- no purchase necessary. Falling on the first Friday in June...
