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As Chicago enters December, there's no better way to embrace the festivities than by attending a holiday show in chicago. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite performances you won’t want to miss while you're in town. F...
Estelle's has always been the go-to late-night neighborhood bar since 1999—and now it's reopened with a completely new look. The refreshed space combines a modern aesthetic with the same welcoming vibe that guests have...
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's feeling perpetually young—that's why the Game Room at the Chicago Athletic Association is the perfect place to experience nostalgic youth. It's truly an adult playground....
This Friday marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season in Chicago with the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Millennium Park. The 2025 Chicago Christmas tree is among the largest in our city's history, a...
Chicago is most certainly not limited to events when it comes to celebrating the release of Wicked: For Good. Starting today, you can finally catch the sequel, and to celebrate the conclusion of the Wicked magic, there...
Chicago is tackling climate change one tree at a time—and newly released figures show that 2025 was a big year for one of our city's most important green programs. This year, Chicago reached a goal of 68,000 new trees...
If you're looking forward to a Christmas parade in Chicago this year, well, sadly, there isn't one. In lieu of a Christmas parade, the city celebrates the start of the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Fes...
The has a new slow-moving, tree-dwelling resident—a two-toed sloth named Alface (pronounced al-FAH-see). Here's everything to know about the cuddly critter and when you can visit her! All about Alface Alface recently...
We are currently in that time of the month when everything feels more festive, thanks to the charming that pop up throughout various parts of the city. If you're seeking a more adventurous outing, a little further fr...
It's restaurant award season, and hot off the heels of the , another food guide has dropped its picks for top local eateries. Reservation site OpenTable released its 2025 Top 100 Restaurants list, highlighting must-try...