The holidays are almost upon us in Chicago, and soon enough, the city will transform into a glimmering sea of festive lights. The Windy City has no shortage of spectacular light shows planned for the holiday season, and...
Parade is set to return in two weeks! Viewers can expect full marching bands, fun, festive floats, performances, equestrian units, and more—here is everything you need to know about the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade...
It's the 42nd year of lights and lagers. Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival is about to return for another dazzling run of fun-filled evenings throughout November and December. Kicking off on November 24, Ho...
In 2019, in Wrigleyville debuted a Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar with the objective of giving Wrigleyville's festive season a vibrant new identity. Emerging from the swarms of red and green, the popular “8 Crazy Nights...
Chicago is about to be lit. Saturday, November 18th is the day folks. The day that over one million lights will begin illuminating The Magnificent Mile for the holiday season. The stretch of Michigan Avenue between...
Though we know that winter is still far away, many of the city's most beloved events are beginning to announce themselves. Of all the holiday fun, Chicago's light shows are up there with the most anticipated events of t...
Back on June 13, 2020, Dan O'Conor, an artist from Lincoln Square, got up one morning and decided he would cycle down to Lake Michigan and jump in to clear his head. O'Conor was feeling the stress from a relentless c...
It has been a year we will never forget. 2020 sure has been a year for the history books. Here we've gathered 30 of the most powerful photos from this year that sum up a turbulent year that was filled with struggle, un...
We're not crying you're crying. If there is one positive to take away from this turbulent year, it’s unity. The global pandemic galvanized communities little and large, inspiring kindness, harmony, and solidarity. In C...
In a year of so much suffering, it's easy to forget that there was also a lot to be inspired by. After the tumultuous and somber ride that this year provided, if there is one thing that can be universally agreed upon,...