A new law which was set to go into effect on January 1st hikes the minimum wage up from $12 to $13 an hour making the state average one dollar higher than the previous year. For all workers who earn tips, the minimum wa...
When the clock strikes midnight, the sky will light up with stunning bursts of color– ringing in 2023 with a bang! The place to be: Navy Pier! Navy Pier is back with its iconic New Year’s Eve firework show...
Chicago, you just keep making these top 10 lists! First for Christmas, then for the best airport, and now, WalletHub has conducted a study to figure out which U.S. cities were the absolute best to spend the holiday. As...
Chicago reached a new historic low temperature this past weekend as a blizzard flew through the area. On Friday, December 23, the highest temperature failed to reach zero degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, Chicago officia...
The abandoned potential of the Chicago Spire hole might finally be filled! The Chicago Spire hole was born from a disintegrated dream. Once upon a time, it was the beginning of what was to become the tallest building in...
When Replay Lincoln Park launches a new pop-up you know it means business. After the success of previous pop-ups like the Central Perk Coffee Shop, Moe’s Tavern, The Office, and…...
Immerse yourself in a symphony of sight and sound! With October and Halloween now behind us, Chicago is transitioning from autumnal delight to Christmas cheer. Of all the November and December events, light shows are so...
Get lost in various immersive illuminated worlds. As Christmas beckons our beloved seasonal events have started returning, providing us all with a shining light during the Midwest’s notoriously mean winter. Already home...
Chicago just saw its first measurable snowfall in 290 consecutive days! The Chicago area had its first measurable snow of the season yesterday after a record-breaking snow drought. This season surpassed the latest first...
This year the synchronized midnight fireworks display is back and will span 8 different points along more than 1.5 miles of the Chicago River! The Chi-Town Rising New Year’s Eve celebrations are back this year wit...