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So far 728 donors have given over $20K to help with Sporty’s cancer treatment. Remember the self-walking dog we reported on a little over a week ago? We’re sorry to say that Sporty isn’t doing so well. He has been...

Be a regular Veronica Mars and help fund free children’s writing programs at the same time! Dressing up as a spy this Halloween? Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co stocks everything a spy could ever need: disguises, bin...

Randolph Street Market gets spooky with “Picks N Treats” weekend.  Just in time for costume-procrastinators, Randolph Street Market is hosting Picks N Treats, a Halloween vintage and craft show to knock your (limited 19...

Halloween just got a whole lot more convenient. Fantasy Costumes, one of Chicago’s largest and oldest costume stores, is staying open 24 hours a day Oct 24-31 so you can get your last-minute Halloween attire whenever!...

Take the mic, Chicago! From popular musicians like Muddy Waters, Smashing Pumpkins, and Chance the Rapper to famous writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Shel Silverstein, Chicago has always been home to a thriving art s...

Wait, real Quidditch? Yes, real Quidditch! Chicago United Quidditch Club takes to the pitch 8am-7pm for the second annual Chicago United Quidditch Invitational. Teams from across Chicagoland and the Midwest will come to...

Enjoy Riverwalk views with a glass of wine even when it’s freezing out! The temperature in Chicago is dropping but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the beautiful river. City Winery’s wine...

Inspiration destinations for Chicago writers. Feature image: @artwithintrigue Chicago is New York’s lesser-known (but dare we say, better?) literary cousin. The city is a writer’s open playground of bookish delights. Fr...

As the third-largest city in the U.S., Chicago is a bustling melting-pot of a city where happenings are endless—and Secret Chicago is here to bring you everything you need to know. Chicago is home to the only river that...

Chicago is known for its large activist community. Here are 12 non-profit organizations that could use your help. Here at Secret Chicago, we care about giving back to the community, so we put together 12 non-profits doi...