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The 61st Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is back this month with a stacked lineup of films from across the globe—and right here in Chicago. The annual film festival will take place October 15-26 at some of Ch...
It’s that time of year again—the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just a few short weeks out, and preparations have already begun for one of the world’s largest races. On Sunday, October 12, an estim...
We’re lucky to call a world-class city that is constantly impressing on a global scale home. Chicago’s events and activities are ever-evolving, offering fresh experiences each season. But it’s the city’s lan...
It’s a chilly Chicago evening, and the moon illuminates the soaring tower of Wicker Park Lutheran Church, drawing the eye to moody skies. The wind whistles, instensifying into ghostly gusts that send shivers down...
The United States government officially shut down at midnight on October 1st, after congressional leaders failed to approve a federal short-term funding bill through late November, according to multiple reports. This ma...
With Halloween around the corner, everyone can’t help but wonder about all of Chicago’s spooky and creepy past. Maybe you’ve heard a faint scream in the alley or dark shadows in the park. Well, Chicago...
Fall has descended upon Chicago, which means it’s time to transition our itinerary to autumn-related activities, like apple picking, pumpkin patches, and, most importantly, Chicago corn mazes. This is the…...
While it’s not as well-known as Fulton Market, Greektown, or Chinatown, Little India is a thriving neighborhood in West Ridge, Chicago. The captivating neighborhood, situated along Devon Avenue, spans 15 blocks...
Fall is the time when the weather becomes tolerable as the temperatures cool down and we begin to layer up in our cozy sweaters. It is also known as the time to exchange cheers for prost! Chicago Oktoberfest is here, br...
Autumn is almost upon us, which means the return of fall festivals in Chicago. From downtown pumpkin pop-ups to suburban farm fests, we’ve got the details on all the can’t-miss events to get you in the spiri...
