When it comes to Fourth of July events, there is something for everyone. Whether you want to gaze at the dazzling fireworks at Navy Pier, watch the Budweiser Clydesdales at Wrigley Field, or escape the ci...
A blistering heatwave has been enveloping Chicago for the better part of the week—and it seems like there is no end in sight. As temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees during the Fourth of Jul...
Just 10 minutes from downtown, an ecosystem of beavers, turtles, and native birds exists alongside unobstructed views of the city skyline. This free, secluded nature trail offers a peaceful contrast to th...
It’s officially the 4th of July weekend, which means we get a day off! Wahoo! Since this is a national holiday, government offices and agencies, including post offices, as well as most financial instituti...
Get ready, Chicago! America is officially celebrating its Semiquincentennial, and there will be no shortage of festivals, parades, and, of course, fireworks for this once-in-a-generation birthday bash. Th...
If you're looking for a way to spend the 4th of July this year, don't miss out on the "People Fourth" celebration at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. This large, free event promises...
Fireworks from Navy Pier are expected to illuminate the Chicago skyline on Saturday, July 4, as part of the nationwide celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. If you plan to join the tens of thousan...
The highly anticipated Lakeside Festival at Crystal Lake is making its grand return this week, just in time for 4th of July celebrations. The historic Lakeside Festival returns this weekend The fami...
Commuters stepping off the train at the Southport CTA stop this summer can walk directly down the stairs and into a farmers market located beneath the elevated tracks. The Low-Line Market, operating in...
A new café on Webster Avenue is reimagining traditional iced teas by serving matcha straight from a slushie machine. Recently opening in Lincoln Park, Paper Tiger is already making waves with its signa...