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Is your summer getaway right around the corner? Your next trip out of O’Hare or Midway might look a little different! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling back its 20-year-old shoe removal p...
Beauty enthusiasts and skincare addicts in Chicago have reason to celebrate—a new Sephora location is opening in Lincoln Park. TikToker @caitlininchicago broke the news in a video shared Sunday, July 6. The clip shows a...
If you were thinking of starting off the work week with a morning swim in Lake Michigan, you’ll want to reconsider—waves up to 5 feet high are possible at Chicago beaches Monday. The National Weather Service has i...
The Brookfield Zoo has some big developments in store this summer—the zoo just welcomed a baby Spider Monkey and is preparing to unveil a sprawling new primate exhibit this month! Introducing Bramsen Tropical Forests Th...
It’s quite hard to believe that we’ve already made it through June, and July is officially here. While there are numerous activities to choose from, there’s nothing quite like a…...
If you’re like us, you conduct thorough research before booking a hotel stay. After all, we love finding a place that feels like a home away from home. A destination that exudes historic architecture, charming dec...
If you’re planning to watch fireworks over Lake Michigan on the 4th of July, we’ve got some disappointing news. Despite being one of the largest cities in the U.S., Chicago will not have an official firework...
4th of July weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be hot, smoggy, and stormy. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for Cook…...
Looking to explore Chicago’s best pizzerias on a budget? Now’s your chance! Choose Chicago has launched its first-ever “Pizza Pass,” featuring exclusive deals and discounts at more than 25 pizzer...
There’s only one house that has been deemed the Champions Point—most likely because it was home to basketball royalty, Michael Jordan. And if you ever dreamed of stepping inside and spending the night there, you m...
