Strawberry picking season is right around the corner—and so is the largest strawberry festival in ! The annual Strawberry Festival at Windy Acres Farm in suburban Geneva is back this summer for two jam-packed weekends:...
is the stuff of nightmares—from endless construction on the Kennedy, to bumper to bumper gridlock on the Eisenhower, Chicago drivers deal with a lot. But one local stretch of roadway offers views so stunning, it almos...
Tax Day just might be one of the most dreaded dates of the year, but residents have a reason to celebrate this April 15. A recent study found that taxpayers claim some of the biggest refunds in the nation! Personal...
With Shrek 5 officially announced, is jumping in on the excitement with the launch of its “Shrek is Love” pop-up on April 11. The popular arcade bar has transformed into a swamp-tastic wonderland, bringing the beloved...
Flying out of this summer? You'll need a new form of identification beginning next month! On May 7, the US Government will begin enforcing the 2005 REAL ID Act. The act mandates that all U.S. citizens present a REAL...
Fans of John Hughes' 1985 coming-of-age classic The Breakfast Club have a major reason to celebrate. For the first time ever, the original cast will reunite at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), happening...
A new speakeasy-inspired fine dining destination will shake up the culinary scene this summer. Class Act, the latest concept from Chef Nicolai Mlodinow, is bringing an immersive tasting menu and lively gastronomic jou...
A Canada Goose went viral last week after making its nest at —and now the Friendly Confines are stepping up to immortalize the feathered fan with one of baseball's highest honors: its very own bobblehead. The National...
Chicago just got a little more magical—the city’s first-ever permanent Harry Potter Shop has opened its doors at 676 N. Michigan Avenue, bringing the wizarding world to life on the Magnificent Mile. City officials and...
The 2025 Pride Fest lineup is finally here! Organizers dropped the 2025 lineup Tuesday morning "SHOW UP FOR PRIDE! 🌈❤️," read the post, "The 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest, June 21-22 and the 54th Annual Pride...