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If reading more books is on your list of resolutions, we've got some good news—Barnes & Noble is expanding in Chicagoland this year! The big-box retailer will add four new locations in the coming months, according...
Your will look a lot different beginning next week. The busy State and Lake transit station will officially close to the public for a multi-year construction project beginning Monday, January 5, 2026. Here's everythi...
Molson Coors is stepping up to help Chicagoans get to and from their New Year's Eve plans safely and for no charge this year! Free Rides program returns for NYE 2025–26 Miller High Life and the Chicago Transit Authority...
2026 is almost here, and Chicago is preparing to host its first-ever edition of Dick Clark's . The celebration will feature musical performances, a live broadcast, a midnight countdown, and much more. Here's the full...
When people think of things to do in Chicago, their minds usually jump to deep-dish pizza, The Bean, or the Willis Tower. But, some visitors—especially the more culture-hungry ones—may remember the iconic Art Institute...
2025 is drawing to a close, and the Secretary of State (ISS) is marking the occasion by releasing its annual list of rejected personalized license plate requests from the past year. Secretary of State reveals 2025 "nau...
Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) is bringing back its "You Name a Snow Plow" contest by popular demand this winter. Here's all the details and how to enter! You Name a Snow Plow 2025-26 The fourth e...
After months of uncertainty surrounding the future of public transit in the Chicago region, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law, laying out a funding plan for transit in no...
Ready for an enchanting winter? The arrived a few months ago, and after sold-out runs in New York and D.C., it’s the perfect escape to add a little magic to the season. Stroll through a whimsical, lantern-lit trail, st...
The air is getting chilly and the holidays are drawing near, signaling the return one of Chicago's favorite seasonal pastimes—ice skating! From the McCormick Tribune plaza downtown to your nearest neighborhood destinat...