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Halloween has come and gone, and Chicago is trading spooky season for a little holiday sparkle. From dazzling light shows to the return of our favorite holiday pop-ups, there’s plenty to look forward to...
There’s no shortage of ways to get your culture fix in Chicago without spending a dime—and one of the best places to start has been welcoming Chicagoans since 1897. Originally the city’s central public l...
Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced the $17.6 billion Fair Share Budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) on Wednesday, October 21 before Chicago City Council. The proposal targets Chicago's $882.4 m...
The Morton Salt Umbrella Girl once meant you were passing a salt warehouse on the Kennedy. These days, she’s a sign that a pretty great night out is just around the corner. Since opening in 2022, The S...
Windy City residents in need of a job are in luck—holiday hiring in Chicago is underway, and major retailers are staffing up by the thousands. Companies like Target, Macy's, and Amazon are currently hi...
Many people know the Playboy Mansion as a symbol of Los Angeles—where Hugh Hefner lived much of his life. However, few are aware that the first mansion was actually located in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Loc...
It's that time of year again—the days are beginning to get shorter and shorter as the end of Daylight Saving Time draws nearer. Well after today, the lack of daylight will only become more apparent—Chi...
With the weekends giving many of us time to step away from work, we must fill them with memories. Whether exploring the parks, spending valuable time with friends and family, or attending an eve...
The 62nd annual Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is in full swing now through Sunday, October 25—and if you haven't caught a screening yet, you'll want to have these local pictures on your rada...
Medicare open enrollment is here—and Chicagoans don’t have to sort through their options alone. Through December 7, people with Medicare can review and change their Medicare Advantage or Part D pres...