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If you're planning a summer escape to the stunning Lake Geneva, be sure to kick off your day at Big Foot Beach State Park. Nestled by the lakeside, this park offers a perfect setting for swimming, leisure...
If you're looking for a perfect place to spend a day with your family—lounging on the beach, wandering through the sand, or splashing in the lake—Illinois Beach State Park is the ideal spot. Stretching...
Hold the ketchup—Wrigleyville Hot Dog Fest is back in Chicago this weekend, and you won't wanna miss it! The all-out food festival promises a full day of Chicago-style eats, live music, and boozy summe...
From Riverwalk beer gardens to epic brunch options, the city has incredible opportunities galore even as the temps cool down this fall. One such activity intrinsic to Chicago is the comedy scene. With a...
Say Opa Chicago! The annual Lincoln Square Greek Fest is back this weekend in the Windy City, bringing three days of great food and live entertainment to the neighborhood. Here's a sneak peek at al...
There's nothing quite like an elevated rooftop soirée to kick off the summer season. Tucked away above Michigan Avenue, The Gwen’s hidden fifth-floor terrace is transforming into a lively summer escape...
Broadway Unhinged – The Musical Showdown is the ultimate Broadway party meets musical game show. Led by a high-camp, high-hilarity host, you’ll step into an interactive battle of your favorite shows, inte...
Your favorite local outdoor summer movie series is officially back—the Chicago Park District has released the 2026 lineup for Movies in the Parks, and the schedule is stacked. Here's a breakdown of eve...
If you venture deep into Southern Illinois, you'll encounter Kinkaid Lake—a stunning 2,750-acre area located in Jackson County. Constructed in the late 1960s by the Crisenberry Dam on Kinkaid Creek, th...
If sipping cocktails while a live string quartet plays crowd favorite anthems, surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles sounds like your kind of summer evening – you won’t want to miss this one. Fr...