If you were thinking of kicking off with a dip in the lake, you'll want to reconsider—the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the lakefront effective until 4 p.m. Friday. High waves a...
The Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is launching a new block party series that will close Milwaukee Avenue to car traffic once a month. Shopping, live music, and community "Meet Me on Milwaukee" will take place on the las...
It's that time of year again—the annual Chicago Air & Water Show is racing back to the lakefront from August 16-17. Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), the exhibition is the...
and aren't the only local festivals on the calendar this August—the Windy City's largest Greek festival is just around the corner! The 35th annual Taste of Greektown is taking over West Loop from August 22-24, bringi...
A is making a splash on a global scale—Kumiko in West Loop recently claimed the prestigious title of "World’s Best Bar" at the . If you haven't visited the trendy spot yet, you may be wondering what all the hype is a...
It's that time of year again: Lollapalooza weekend in Chicago is just days away! The return of the Windy City's biggest music festival means the return of major street closures downtown. The 2025 edition of Lollapalooz...
Metra riders could soon have a new place to relax during their daily commute—the transit organization is considering bringing back its iconic bar cars after nearly 20 years. A brief history Wait, wait—Metra trains used...
Its food festival season in Chicago, and we've got another unique one for you to check out this summer! Veggie Fest, the largest vegetarian is coming to Chicagoland this August 9-10. The event is bringing two full day...
Smoking has long been a problem on , but city leaders are cracking down on the issue once and for all. Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the "Safe And Smoke-Free Public Transit" executive order on Tuesday, in an effort to a...
2025 has been a year of historic highs at O'Hare. Chicago's largest airport just recorded the busiest day ever at security just weeks after setting the previous record. The Transportation Security Administration announ...