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Holiday shopping season is almost upon us, if you can believe it—and one iconic retailer is expanding its footprint in Chicagoland just in time for the rush. Toys "R" Us just launched a new storefront...
Artist Yos has transformed 14 storefront windows along Clark Street into a celebration of Mexican folk art, bringing neon-hued birds, winged creatures, and intricate floral patterns to Rogers Park. T...
Halloween is almost here, and the Music Box Theatre is keeping the scares coming through the end of October with daily horror screenings. The historic theater at 3733 N. Southport Ave. has dressed up...
Thousands of people pass the Chicago Temple Building every day without realizing there’s a small chapel tucked beneath its soaring steeple. Roughly 400 feet above Washington and Clark streets, the Sky C...
Many people know the Playboy Mansion as a symbol of Los Angeles—where Hugh Hefner lived much of his life. However, few are aware that the first mansion was actually located in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Loc...
If you were following the headlines in the early 2000s, you probably remember Anna Nicole Smith. The model, actress and reality TV star was one of the most recognizable celebrities of the era, known for h...
If an Italian getaway isn’t in your future, don’t despair, you can experience the magic of Il Bel Paese (the Beautiful Country) as the heart of Italy is brought to your doorstep. Italiani Veri, meaning Re...
After making stops across Europe and beyond, Mythos: Ragnarök is bringing its wild mix of Norse mythology and professional wrestling to Chicago this March. Expect gods, epic battles and plenty of drama wh...
Summer might be long gone but street festival season in Chicago isn't over just yet! An all-new outdoor block party is taking over downtown this month and admission is completely free. Here's every...
Chicago's Block 37 mall is under new ownership. The sprawling Loop complex has been acquired by local real estate firm Edwards Realty Company for $30 million according to a report from CBS Chicago. ...