A new study has confirmed a question Chicagoans have been debating for years—did a rat actually make the infamous Chicago "Rat Hole"? Before we can get to the bottom of the mystery, let's take a trip back in time and r...
fanatics in Chicago have a reason to be excited—the viral drive thru coffee chain is expanding its local footprint with a new suburban location. A favorite on social media, 7 Brew is known for its wide selection of cr...
It's official, is among the happiest places on earth! Well, according to one ranking at least. Time Out has released its annual roundup of 20 Happiest Cities in the World, and the Windy City cracked the top ten. The...
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has proposed sweeping fare hikes come 2026 ahead of a legislative hearing this month to address the agency's ongoing funding crisis. A look at the CTA budget crisis The fare increases...
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is back this month with a stacked lineup of films from across the globe—and right here in . The annual film festival will take place October 15-26 at some of Chicago'...
It's that time of year again—the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just a few short weeks out, and preparations have already begun for one of the world's largest races. On Sunday, October 12, an estimated 53,000...
Chicago Fashion Week is back for its second edition this weekend, following a successful launch in 2024. The sprawling celebration will bring more than 50 runway shows, pop-ups, and exhibitions to the Windy City from Oc...
A beloved is home to one of the in the U.S. according to a new ranking. Lifestyle blog Only In Your State just released its roundup of and Kuma's Corner claimed the number 13 spot. Heavy metal walks into a burger ...
The United States government officially shut down at midnight on October 1st, after congressional leaders failed to approve a federal short-term funding bill through late November, according to multiple reports. This m...
If you didn't get a chance to admire the Harvest Moon on Monday due to the rain and cloud cover, there's no need to fret—another celestial spectacle will light up the Chicago skies this week. The Draconid meteor shower...