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Slowly but surely, the days are getting longer in Chicago, providing a glimmer of hope in the midst of a brutally cold winter. According to time and date, daylight has increased by an average of roughly 98 seconds since...
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2025 semifinalists for its prestigious awards, and some of Chicago’s biggest culinary stars have made the cut! The James Beard Awards are among the most prestigious cul...
Calling all Dungeons & Dragon players! MagicCon: Chicago is about to become a paradise for DnD enthusiasts. From February 21-23, 2025, Chicago will transform into a realm of fantasy and excitement as D&D makes i...
The Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is closing its doors after nearly 40 years in River North, according to multiple reports. Perhaps best known for its iconic neon guitar sign, the restaurant has been a fixture at the corner of...
Could new laws be in our future? In the November election, seven counties in Illinois voted in favor of a ballot initiative to explore secession. According to the county clerks’ offices, these counties are Iroquoi...
Bonyeon is widely recognized as one of the most luxurious restaurants in Chicago, and it holds the distinction of being the city’s first steak-omakase restaurant. The high-end, multi-course menu highlights the nuances o...
The votes are in and Chicago has a new fleet of named snowplows! The Department of Streets and Sanitation has selected six winning entries from its annual “You Name a Snow Plow” contest, according to ABC Ch...
The NFL 2024 season was disappointing for most Chicago fans, with the team finishing with a 5-12 record and the firing of yet another head coach, Matt Eberflus, among other issues. However, the future for the Bears does...
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect in Chicago for the second consecutive day, as frigid air sends temperatures plunging into the negatives across the region. Temperatures hovered around -7 degrees Tuesday morning, wit...
Coyote chaos has officially descended on Chicago, with the furry creatures popping up in several surprising locations around the city over the past week. One coyote made headlines on Monday, January 13, after entering a...
