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Discover the truth behind the true crime tales of Gacy, Bundy, Dahmer, and Manson, among others, at Serial Killer: The Exhibition in Chicago — and uncover the untold stories of some of history's most infa...
Summer in Chicago may be slowly winding down but the last hurrah of the season is still to come! Labor Day 2026 is Monday, September 7, and there's no shortage of fun-filled local happenings to soak...
It’s safe to say that we are still reeling from the loss of a generational icon. The passing of country singer and cultural figure Dolly Parton has left us in mourning—the impact she had on the world cann...
Even though it’s over a hundred degrees outside, can we say fall is officially here? Pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and corn mazes—some of our favorite fall festivities—are popping up in and around Chic...
Chicago might not be known for its seafood, but this weekend all that is changing. The Great American Lobster Fest is back, bringing the largest seafood festival in the Midwest to the heart of the city...
It's official—we are in the midst of F1® frenzy! With the Netflix reality series “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and last year's F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, it feels like we can't get enough of the sport....
While we typically head to Gallagher Way to sip some beers and chat before a Cubs game, the 30,000-square-foot open-air public plaza hosts year-round activities, including free movie nights, yoga classes,...
Chicagoans can step into a portal to a magical otherworld this weekend in the heart of downtown. Laika, the production company behind the smash-hit animated films Coraline (2009) and The Box Trolls (20...
Don’t miss the annual event where you can ride your bicycle on DuSable Lake Shore Drive—Bike The Drive 2026 is officially happening this Sunday! This special biking event closes the lakeside thoroughfa...
If you've been looking forward to Sundays on State, we’re sorry to disappoint you. The beloved festival will not return this year. The 2026 festival was canceled by the Chicago Loop Alliance, which ann...