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The future is here. So, obviously, the newest public bathroom in Chicago is also self-cleaning. The public restroom—which costs a whopping $400,000 in plumbing—is in the Polish Triangle at Ashland, Mil...
Your daily downtown commute in Chicago might be met with some roadblocks in the coming weeks. Seasonal bridge lifts and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) service disruptions are set to take affect this m...
Get ready for a whole lot of a-paws: the 39th annual Streeterville dog and cat Halloween costume parade returns to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on Saturday, October 31. The free, family-frien...
National Coffee Day is Tuesday, September 29, and that day you can get your morning cup of joe for free or at a steep discount at multiple Chicago shops. From buy-one-get-one deals to completely free...
Chicago’s Divvy network could be getting a major upgrade. A proposed five-year extension of the city’s contract with Lyft would add thousands of bikes, scooters, and station docks—while keeping annual m...
Planning a move to or around the Windy City in the near future? You'll likely face some stiff competition finding an apartment in this zip code. A recent study from platform MovingPlaces has ranked a C...
For the first time since 2020, both Chicago MLB teams are going to the postseason. However, if you purchased tickets for a home Wild Card game, you have likely already received a refund, as neither tea...
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is bringing back its Flashback Friday tradition—and this year it's doubled the number of people who can take part. The chain, which traces its roots to a Houston bu...
If you step off at L at Quincy, you'll notice time slipping back a century. At 220 S. Wells St., the station’s vintage house and elevated platforms hold onto their late-19th-century look. It’s o...
After being forced to close and sell its building in Logan Square last year, Casa Yari has officially reopened in Humboldt Park. This relocation brings chef and owner Yari Vargas back to the neighbor...