This weekend in Chicago coincides with one of the sweetest holidays of the summer—National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19. From popsicle pop-ups to free ice cream giveaways, here's your guide to all...
Chicago is experiencing historically dangerous air quality levels amidst pollution from the ongoing Canadian Wildfires. As of morning Friday, July 17, Chicago remains under an Air Quality Alert from th...
Riot Fest is back at Douglass Park this September with an all-star lineup—and organizers just announced another extra special guest. Iconic Canadian actor William Shatner is joining the 2026 festival l...
The Shedd Aquarium made national headlines earlier this year following the birth of an ultra-rare warty frogfish. Now, after months of anticipation, the aquatic critter is on view to the public. Here...
Chicago is under an air quality alert Thursday amidst dangerously elevated air pollution due to Canadian wildfire smoke infiltrating the region. Here's a look at the data, safety information, and when...
Bookworms in Chicago, we've got some news you'll want the hear—the largest Barnes & Noble in Windy City history is set to open in the Loop this summer. Here are all the details we have so far and h...
With the weekends giving many of us time to step away from work, we must fill them with memories. Whether exploring the parks, spending valuable time with friends and family, or attending an eve...
You may have heard recently that the infamous "Tornado Alley" of the United States has moved—and parts of Illinois may fall within the new region of impact. It's all thanks to recently released data fr...
Commuters in and around Chicago could be feeling some added pressure at the toll gate in 2027. The Illinois Tollway is proposing its largest rate hike in history, and the first major increase in over a...
The Brookfield Zoo is celebrating a major milestone—the recent birth of an ultra-rare white-bellied pangolin or "pangopup." Here are some fun facts about the critter and when you can visit. Say hell...
