Elliot McGowan

While the coming of the spooky season prompts a plethora of , there is a limited number eerie enough to inspire real fear. Unexpected jumps and sudden scares may come in abundance but when all is said and done it is...

The legendary haunted house is back from the grave. Looking for a real thrill this Halloween season? The world-famous 13th Floor Haunted House will reopen to the public to add some fuel to your nightmares this coming w...

You can now legally gamble in the City of Chicago. Bally's temporary casino opened its doors to the public on Saturday welcoming excited hordes who lined up hours before its 8 a.m. opening. Housed inside the histori...

The new pieces bring to an end a summer program of contemporary artwork. We've been treated to many months of the “largest permanent digital art projection in the world” since the spectacles returned to the huge 2....

Would you dare to set foot in this haunted abandoned prison? This Halloween, thrill-seekers and horror movie enthusiasts in Illinois are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will startle all five senses. If y...

Of all the throughout the year, few offer such an iconic and eclectic experience as Grant Park's Taste of Chicago. Established in 1980, the uniquely Chicago summertime tradition features numerous food vendors and tr...

There are few cities more pleasing to the eye than Chicago in the fall. The sheer beauty and unique charm of the Windy City have long taken people's breath away. Four distinct seasons make sure Chicago's identity shift...

With one of the best skylines in the world and numerous over Lake Michigan and Chicago's sensational cityscape, it is no surprise that our hotels are often of international acclaim. From their and bohemian bars to...

Jig and jive under the sea at Shedd's ocean-themed after-parties. Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is at it again. Having just announced that it will offer 3 in September and October, this month the beloved indoor public aqua...

Tonight, Thursday, August 31, Chicago’s beloved Lincoln Park Zoo will launch its final after-hours event of the , offering guests the chance to stroll the zoo with no kids and no crowds just their chosen beverage in han...