The holidays are almost here, and this week in Chicago another beloved sign of the season will return to our region's largest zoo. Holiday Magic is back at the Brookfield Zoo for its 45th edition this...
We all know Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, but maybe you didn't know that the night before is a holiday in its own right. Black Wednesday (or "Blackout Wednesday") is the common name for the n...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, November 13, due to " extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," according to multiple reports. The mot...
A group of developers released a proposal Thursday, November 12, for a $10 billion domed stadium complex to house the Chicago Bears on the South Side. The motion comes amid the team's ongoing efforts to v...
Chicago's own version of the Polar Express is racing back into the station next month! The 2026 Metra Holiday Train schedule is officially here and advance tickets go on sale next week. Here's every...
Chicago's first snow of the 2026-27 season could come Thursday night into Friday, according to predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS). Here's the kicker—what was previously projected to am...
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is Veterans Day and there's a good chance you have the day off work—so you'll need something fun to do! Luckily for Chicagoans, some of our city's best museums and cultural...
The California Blue Line Station is on track to get a major facelift beginning next year. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has approved the granting of a construction contract, facilitating moderniz...
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...
From soaring gas prices to rising grocery store receipts, we've all been feeling the strain on our wallets lately. But some taxpayers in Chicago could be in for a bit of relief over the course of next...