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.
Golden Nugget Pancake House, a popular 24- hour pancake house on Irving Road closed its doors after 52 years of service. First opening in 1970, the popular late-night spot served night owls, neighborhood regulars, and m...
A tornado warning and severe storm left 40K Chicago residents without power, damaging their homes, and trees littering the road. While Chicago residents were alerted to a tornado warning, the storm was later categorized...
It’s been four years in the making, but Howard Street Brewing Company is officially open! As the first brewery in the neighborhood, the craft beer destination has been perfecting its menu to bring the best of the...
Selva, Fulton Market’s newest bar sits perched atop the Emily Hotel. Serving up endlessly dazzling drinks, a laid-back atmosphere opened today, June 10. Channeling the energy of Mexico at night, Selva presents a r...
A glass of rosé, a stunning rooftop view, a celebrity DJ, and light bites– it sounds like the perfect summer party, and it’s happening here in Chicago! To celebrate Rose Month, the Hampton Social, a premier...
Imagine this: you’re cruising along the lakeshore with the summer’s wind in your hair on a free bike. It’s entirely possible as the Chicago Department of Transportation plans to give away free bikes ov...
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 h...
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 Virtue Restaurant and Bar.. Though he did…...
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...