Shedd Aquarium is conducting a vote where Chicago locals can help name newly rescued Otters 929 as they’ve recently joined the Abbott Oceanarium. The animal care team that has been overseeing their health will vote inte...
The world's longest timber-towered suspension bridge is officially open to the public, and it’s sure to be an exhilarating feat, hanging a daunting 118 feet above a vast valley. Located about five hours from the cit...
Sure, we just saw a light dusting of snow this past Monday, but don’t get too cozy in your sweaters as the weekend temperatures are expected to soar back up to the 70s this weekend. For today (Friday) expect high te...
Break away from screens and city clamor to the calm of Starved Rock State Park this fall. Chicago’s wealth of opportunity and world-class social scene means many of us become all too comfortable passing week on week in...
Head to Oglesby, IL for a glimpse of endless, gorgeous sunflower fields at Matthiessen State Park. The park covers a total of 1,629 acres with over 60 dedicated exclusively to towering sunflower fields. It’s a sight...
A stretch of the Chicago River, between North and Halsted, has always been an industrial-centric area known as the North Branch Canal and Turning Basin. Now, thanks to a new initiative, it's been transformed into an edu...
Divvy stations are being refitted this summer to accommodate more than bikes and e-bikes Happening in Downtown Chicago this June, over 230+ will at their traditional bike stations. The Divvy scooters can only operate...
Nature, luxury, and world-class hospitality combine at this celestial escape from the city clamor. With winter giving way to spring, those cherished outdoor activities are back on the cards. One thing many will...
Illinois is the epicenter of everything-- from culture to food, to history, nightlife, and even natural wonders. A tourism campaign, which was just unveiled on Monday, seeks to highlight just that. Emmy and Golden Gl...
Assemble your amphibious amigos and escape the city for a river tubing day this summer. As our thriving metropolis moves into summer temperatures, riverside bars, lakefront beaches, and our plethora of parks all begin...